Our April event centered on networking and good red wine. Participants got lots of new knowledge on the wine industry in Europe, and especially France.

Young investors have an affinity for technology, but did you know this preference extends to how they learn about finance? Learn more with this CFA Institute report on next-gen investors and what it means for wealth managers.

We gathered end of March for a topical presentation and panel session on commodities: oil, natural gas and other critical minerals, regarding market trends, supply challenges, as well as possible future remedies.

We invite you to read new interesting research from CFA Institute RPC: boosting pension savings in emerging markets through behavioral insights, digital tools, and smarter policy design to expand coverage and improve retirement outcomes.

CFA Society Finland Research Challenge 2026 competition concluded with an exciting final event at the end of February. Four teams participated to the final showcasing their research on Tokmanni.

CFA Society Finland’s annual Forecast Dinner brought members together at Restaurant Finlandia Bistro in Helsinki for an evening of insightful discussion, networking, and recognition. Guests reviewed the 2025 forecast results, heard forward-looking market perspectives from keynote speaker Altaf Kassam, CFA, and celebrated achievements within the Society’s community.

Finsif and CFA Society Finland co-hosted a seminar on the investment implications of the energy transition, bringing together leading experts and market participants at Pörssitalo in Helsinki. The discussion highlighted how transition risks and opportunities are reshaping asset allocation across all asset classes— and why investors play a critical role in driving progress.

Investment Career Accelerator Network is a free career platform that helps students connect classroom learning to real-world finance careers. ICAN strengthens finance journeys by giving early talent confident career direction, credible insights, and a path towards their first role.

CFA Society Finland celebrated its traditional Christmas Dinner and Charter Awards on 4 December at Hotel Mestari in Helsinki, featuring engaging conversations and an inspiring presentation on Nordic startups by Jyri Engeström of Lifeline Ventures. We also warmly welcomed our newest Charterholders. On the same evening, Estonian members gathered in Tallinn for their annual Christmas Dinner, highlighted by two insightful systematic equity strategy presentations

Fall event schedule continued in November with Fidelity’s Madeleine Kuang speaking on Asia area market outlook. Interesting topics covered with lively Q&A session with the audience.

Good company, great games, and a few new pool skills! Members gathered for a fun evening of billiards and networking in Helsinki — thank you to everyone who joined in.

A new season of Research Challenge is here. CFA Finland team hosted the kick off session virtually at the beginning of November.

The 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index ranks 52 countries’ retirement systems, with the Netherlands, Iceland, and Denmark leading. This index highlights global challenges in pension adequacy, sustainability, and integrity.

Our CLO breakfast event offered a great start to the fall season, with interesting discussions around this asset class. Thank you Cathy Bevan, Alcentra and Colin McGinnis, PennantPark, for presenting on the topic!

CFA Society Finland gathered at Katajanokan Kasino for the 2025 Annual General Meeting & Dinner. The evening celebrated achievements from the past year, welcomed a new Board, and honored our newest charterholders. With strong momentum, we look forward to another year of growth, community, and impact.

Interested in deepening your knowledge in private wealth? CFA Institute is has launched a learning program that offers content from the CFA program level III specialized private wealth pathway.

Good news! CFA Institute members can now get the Sustainable Investing Certificate at a discounted prize. Take up on this offer before July ends.

We had a wonderful time on the Helsinki coast with old-fashioned wooden sailing ship Astrid. CFA members and candidates hopped onboard on a cloudy but enjoyable evening filled with great discussion and delicious food and drinks.

As tradition we held a candidate networking event after the May exam rounds of the CFA exams. It was important hearing thought from the attendees on their respective candidate experiences.

We were delighted to arrange a professional learning breakfast on the topic of digital euro at the end of May. The attendees got an interesting glimpse into the preparation stage of this initiative.