CFA Society East Africa, the regional association of investment professionals in East Africa, is delighted to announce the opening of a new test center in Kigali, providing easier access to CFA Program candidates in the region to complete their exams.

The center started taking registrations on 10th May 2022 for the February 2023 administration of exams.

"We have heard from many of our candidates about the difficulties involved in having to travel out of the country to write their CFA exams. We have taken this feedback on board and worked with CFA Institute to open a new exam center in Kigali” said Gilbert Twinamasiko, the Rwandan representative on the board of CFA Society East Africa. "In addition to Nairobi, our candidates now have the chance to sit for their exams in Kigali and enjoy the benefits of convenience and huge savings on cost and time. No better time than this, when Kigali is positioning itself as a top financial hub in the continent, to have its own CFA exam test center.”

Test center options with confirmed available seating will be presented to candidates when they schedule their exams for February 2023 and onwards.

Enrolling in the CFA Program and earning the CFA charter prepares individuals for a variety of career paths in the investment industry. The CFA designation is valued by employers in every sector of the global finance industry including portfolio management, investment analysis, wealth management and consulting. For more about the kind of roles available for CFA Charterholders, please visit: Charterholder Careers. Registration in the CFA Program provides access to extensive online learning materials including a Learning Ecosystem, an adaptive online learning tool that provides candidates with all necessary study materials, study planning tools and mock examinations, designed to focus candidates on their needs, strengths and weaknesses in preparation for their exams. For detailed information about the CFA Program history, its curriculum content, and how examinations are graded, visit Where Theory Meets Practice. For information and advice for candidates studying for a CFA exam after a deferral, visit CFA Exam Study Tips.

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economics grow. There are more than 180,000 CFA Charterholders worldwide in more than 160 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and 160 local societies. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on Linkedin and Twitter at @CFAInstitute.

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