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Future finance leaders, this is your chance! The 4???? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????????????? 2025 is now open. This year’s theme, "???????????????????????? ??????????????????: ???? ???????????? ?? ?????? ?????????????? ?????? ??????????????," invites university students worldwide to explore how AI is transforming the finance industry. Whether you’re an undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral student, this is your opportunity to: ?? Compete in a high-profile challenge ?? Gain career-defining internships and financial support ?? Connect with top financial institutions from China and overseas markets Guided by the Office of the Financial Committee of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee and hosted by the Beijing Financial Development Center, this prestigious competition offers 160+ internship opportunities from top financial institutions. While this is a global competition, it is particularly relevant for students looking to build a career in financial sector. Reports and presentations can be in English, but Chinese is preferred. Swipe through for full details and register today: ?? https://cfainst.is/4iISpBB

This week, Rhodri Preece, CFA, ?Senior Head of Research, CFA Institute, participated in Economist Impact's Sustainability Week—one of the leading global events addressing critical challenges and solutions in sustainable finance—as a speaker on the Transition Finance Panel: Enabling Corporations to Achieve Net Zero. With a focus on driving real impact, the event brought together investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the role of finance in accelerating the net-zero transition. Swipe through to explore Rhodri’s key insights on how investors can make a meaningful impact in transition finance.

Sustainability is Transforming the Financial Industry on a Global Scale. ?? Are You Ready to Lead? Join us next week at our inaugural ???????????? ???????????? ????????, you will: ??Discover how industry leaders are integrating sustainability into core financial practices. ??Explore the burgeoning opportunities in sustainable finance and position yourself at the forefront of this pivotal movement. ??Engage with pioneers driving change and learn how you can contribute meaningfully to a sustainable future. Take this opportunity to reshape your career path and broaden your perspective through our enlightening sustainability sessions. ??Secure your spot now: https://cfainst.is/409nhUk #GlobalCareerWeek Tim Chan, CFA, CEnv | Anubhuti Gupta, CFA, CIPM, CAIA | Dachuan Zhang | Pailin Rojrattanachai | Mary Leung, CFA | Hardik Shah, CFA | Stephanie Potter | Sonia Gandhi, CFA

In today’s FX markets, liquidity fluctuations can lead to unexpected volatility and abnormal returns. How can investment professionals anticipate these shifts and integrate them into trading and risk strategies? In his latest #EnterprisingInvestor blog, 'Abnormal FX Returns and Liquidity-Based Machine Learning Approaches', Sebastian Petric, CFA, highlights two powerful approaches that leverage machine learning and liquidity metrics to enhance FX forecasting: 1?? Detection: Identifying abnormal price movements using robust statistical methods and predicting them with machine learning models trained on liquidity indicators like bid-ask spreads, trading volume, and macroeconomic factors. 2?? Liquidity Regimes: Classifying market states into high- and low-liquidity periods using regime-switching models. Understanding how returns behave in different liquidity conditions provides deeper insights into FX risk. As markets evolve, liquidity-aware predictive analytics could become a game-changer for FX trading and risk management. What are your thoughts? Read the complete blog: https://cfainst.is/420Cb1a

How does your compensation compare across your industry? Are you being paid what you're worth? Let’s break down the numbers. ? The CFA Institute Compensation Dashboard offers member-exclusive access to self-reported salary and bonus data—filtered by region, role, organization type, and more. Explore the data and access the executive summary: https://cfainst.is/3Dqzwod

Join our 2025 Webinar Series as industry leaders dive into the evolving landscape of wealth, private equity, and private markets. From innovative strategies to emerging trends, gain the tools and insights you need to thrive in a competitive market.?? ?? ?? Session 1: Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies – Should Wealth Managers Pay Attention??? ?? ?? Each webinar is worth 1 PL credit. CFA Institute members can self-report live or on-demand participation.?? ?? Speakers Blair duQuesnay, CFA, CFP? Matthew Hougan Kelly Ye, CFA

CFA Institute Live 2025 is fast approaching! ??? Maximize your conference experience with these 3 game-changing tips to help you make the most out of your next event. Whether you're networking, learning, or just soaking it all in – these tips will help you level up your conference game! ?? Don't forget to register for CFA Institute LIVE: https://cfainst.is/40MtHKJ

The investment industry is evolving, but the numbers show there’s still work to do. That’s why?we are proud to partner with?Girls Who Invest, a non-profit dedicated to increasing the number of women in investment management. Through this collaboration, the?2025 GWI cohort?will gain access to our?Investment Foundations Certificate, equipping them with essential industry knowledge and skills to advance their careers. We recently joined?GWI’s OIP Orientation, where Scholars learned about the journey ahead, connected with their?study circles, and heard from?Julia Susanne Orlich and Brittany Morasse?from our team, who shared insights and study strategies for success. Together with Girls Who Invest, we are committed to advancing top talent in the investment industry, and this partnership is a meaningful step toward that mission.

Stay ahead in the fast-changing world of finance with expert insights, in-depth research, and exclusive events. This month, we’re bringing you must-know trends, actionable strategies, and career development opportunities to help you navigate market shifts and investment challenges. From thought-provoking research on wealth management to webinars featuring industry leaders, gain the knowledge you need to grow and succeed.

Our inaugural Global Career Week kicks off next week! ?? Join over 9,000 registrants to hear from 37 global speakers across 12 expert-led sessions during this three-day virtual event. Curious about what we'll cover? Watch this trailer and mark your calendars to get ready to transform your career journey! Not yet registered? Sign up here ???? https://cfainst.is/409nhUk #GlobalCareerWeek Timothy Dowling, CFA | Nathan Khan | Satish Betadpur, CFA . | Hardik Shah, CFA | Claire Lampazzi, CFA | Wenyi Ma, CFA, CIPM | Tatiana Hakim, CFA, Msc.| Jimmy Jim | Anubhuti Gupta, CFA, CIPM, CAIA | Dias Bekzhanov, CFA