CFA Society (CFASI) was founded in 1999 as a non-profit organization of investment professionals who agree to abide by the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. CFA Society Italy promotes the highest ethical and professional standards within the Italian investment industry and encourages professional development through the CFA® Program, the CIPM® Program and the Claritas® Program. Establishing an ongoing series of events for investment practitioners, CFA Society Italy offers a range of educational opportunities and facilitates the open exchange of information and opinions among investment professionals. The Society is affiliated with CFA Institute the global, not-for-profit association of investment professionals that leads the investment industry by setting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence.