How do you become a CFA in Australia?

In Australia, the program is run through the CFA Society of Sydney and the CFA Society of Melbourne. To earn a CFA charter, candidates must pass three six-hour exams that are widely considered to be among the most gruelling in the investment profession. Only about one in five people who start the course complete it.

How many CFA members are there in Australia?

Of the 90,000 charter holders worldwide, about 1,200 (or 1.3 per cent) are Australian members. The course is run by the CFA Institute, a global educational organisation based in the United States. In Australia, the program is run through the CFA Society of Sydney and the CFA Society of Melbourne.

How popular is the CFA Program in Australia?

The CFA program has become increasingly popular, both in Australia and abroad. Local registrations have surged by 25 per cent in the past year, bringing the total to 5,000 . Of the 90,000 charter holders worldwide, about 1,200 (or 1.3 per cent) are Australian members.