CFA Association Russia is a non-profit professional organization that represents the interests of CFA charterholders and candidates based in Russia and the CIS. The association was founded in 2004 and is a CFA Institute member society. CFA Association Russia is committed to the development of the finance and investment industry through the promotion of the highest standards of ethics and professional codes of conduct; the organization also provides continuing education, professional development, advocacy, information and career support to its members.