CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces the induction of Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB), into its University Affiliation Programme (UAP), as per the press release. 

Through this affiliation, XIMB aims to integrate practical knowledge directly into its classrooms, granting them access to insights from global industry practitioners within the investment management field. Additionally, eligible students may receive scholarships and fee waivers for enrolment in CFA Programme, further enhancing their educational prospects. 

The University Affiliation Programme mandates that an institute or university integrate a minimum of 70% of the CFA Programme Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) into its curriculum. This programme aims to equip students for the esteemed CFA designation, globally recognised as the premier investment credential in the industry. 

“With this partnership, we aim to empower our students with crucial wealth investment skills of global standards while offering a wide array of learning opportunities. This collaboration with CFA Institute perfectly aligns with our vision to develop leaders for a better world and our mission to provide holistic business knowledge that shapes our students into future industry leaders with the highest standards of ethics. The partnership with CFA Institute is another step toward instilling the core values of Integrity, Excellence, Inclusiveness, Compassion and Sustainability in its future global leaders and we’re excited about the possibilities it brings,” Antony R. Uvari, vice chancellor, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, said.

As per the industry experts, the demand for professionally qualified investment management professionals is only expected to surge, with a growing investing population and investment opportunities.  

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“We are delighted to welcome Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar to the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to developing the next generation of investment professionals Through the affiliation, we expect to make our global resources and network accessible to aspiring students, thus ensuring they are well-equipped to succeed in the ever-evolving financial landscape,” Arati Porwal, country head, India, CFA Institute, said.