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CFA Association Russia offers three types of membership, available both for CFA charterholders and those who are yet to obtain their charter. The first two types, Regular membership and Affiliate membership are available to Level 2, Level 3 candidates and CFA Charterholders. You can become Regular or Affiliate member only after you pass CFA Level 1 Exam. 

Associate membership is available to any investment and finance professional wishing to get involved in the life of CFA Association Russia

There are three types of membership offered by CFA Association Russia: Regular, Affiliate and Associate (available to non-CFA candidates and CFA Level 1 candidates).

For detailed information and procedures on the membership application, please contact CFA Association Russia at info@cfarussia.ru.

Regular Membership

To obtain regular membership, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution

- Have attained at least one of the following criteria for work experience:

1. A minimum of 48 months of qualified professional work experience and passage of Level I of the CFA examination

2. A minimum of 48 months of qualified professional work experience and passage of the self-administered Standards of Practice Examination (or other examinations approved by the CFA Institute Board of Governors)

3. Be a current holder of the CFA designation

- Sign and agree to follow the Member’s Agreement, a Professional Conduct Statement, and other documents requested by CFA Institute

Applicants are required to submit three professional references. Exceptions are given to applicants who have references from regular members of the society to which they are applying. In this case, two professional references are enough. When providing references applicants should know that supervisor references are preferred. References will be required to comment on applicants’ work experience and professional character.

Apply for Regular Membership

Affiliate Membership

Affiliate members enjoy all the benefits of regular membership, except that they cannot vote and sponsor individuals for membership. To obtain affiliate membership, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

- At the time of application have at least 12 months of qualified professional work experience and passage of Level I of the CFA examination

- Sign and agree to follow the Member’s Agreement, a Professional Conduct Statement, and other documents requested by CFA Institute

- Applicants are required to submit three professional references. Exceptions are given to applicants who have references from regular members of the society to which they are applying. In this case, two professional references are enough. When providing references applicants should know that supervisor references are preferred. References will be required to comment on applicants’ work experience and professional character.

 Apply for Affiliate Membership

Associate Membership

Individuals who do not qualify for regular or affiliate membership can obtain associate membership with CFA Association Russia. Associate members have all the benefits of regular membership, except that they cannot vote, sponsor individuals for membership, and cannot be members of CFA Institute.

To obtain associate membership, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Complete the application form and pay membership dues

Be approved by CFA Russia’s board of members

Prior to membership renewal, a member’s qualifications are rechecked to make sure an individual can remain as an associate member.

Associate Membership Dues

Associate membership dues are paid to CFA Association Russia. As decided during by the board of directors, the annual dues for associate membership are 7,000 rubles.

Apply for Associate Membership