CFA Society New Zealand was formed to promote awareness of the aims of CFA Institute and the CFA Program, and to lead the investment profession in New Zealand by setting the highest standards of education, integrity and professional excellence. Our society is an association of local investment professionals. Consisting of portfolio managers, security analysts, investment advisors, and other financial professionals, we promote: (1) ethical and professional standards within the investment industry, (2) encourage professional development through the CFA Program and continuing education, (3) facilitate the exchange of information and opinions among people within the local investment community and beyond, and; (4) work to further the public's understanding of the CFA designation and investment industry.