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 Sat 04 Jul 2009

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Social events

CFA UK organises a number of social events including Annual Dinners in London and Scotland, and networking events, including an Annual Reception for members and guests.

Summer Reception - Free event

Take advantage of complimentary drinks and a great networking opportunity!

This year's Summer Reception for CFA UK members will be held on Thursday 18 June at the Merchant Taylors' Hall in the City of London.

This FREE event is open to all members. Other receptions have been popular in the past, so book early to guarantee your place

This year’s summer reception is held immediately after our Annual Conference. Places are limited so book now

Venue: Merchant Taylors' Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8JB map
Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Past Events

Scottish Annual Dinner - Friday 24 April 2009

Date: Friday 24 April 2009
Venue: The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ

This year’s Scottish Annual Dinner was held at the magnificent Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh.



CFA Charterholder Ceremony London - Thursday 6 November 2008

Date: Thursday 6 November 2008
Venue: Bloomberg, Finsbury Square, London

The CFA Society of the UK held a special ceremony to celebrate the culmination of hard work and tenacity that went into achieving the CFA charter. Qualifying members were presented with their charters at the official ceremony followed by a drinks reception at Bloomberg.






Members' Autumn Reception - Tuesday 11 November 2008

Date: Tuesday 11 November 2008
Venue: Grocers' Hall, Princes Street, London

A lighthearted drinks reception was held for our membesr at Grocers' Hall.

Centrally located, it was an excellent opportunity to meet fellow members and discuss the current climate.

Scottish Charterholder Reception and Social Event - Thursday 9 October 2008

Date: Thursday 9 October 2008
Venue: Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ

The CFA Society of the UK will again be hosting a drinks reception to congratulate new charterholders. With free drinks and canapes, this is a great networking opportunity and offers you a chance to congratulate the new charterholders!


CFA UK Annual Dinner - Thursday, 25 September 2008

Date: Thursday 25 September 2008
Venue: The Dorchester, Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA

The CFA society of the UK welcomes all it members to the Annual Dinner.

On Thursday 25th September we will be returning to the magnificent Dorchester. Our champagne reception will kick things off and provide excellent networking opportunities. Then after a four course meal we will hold a fabulous prize draw.

Entertainment this year will come from Jon Culshaw, impressionist extraordinaire. Star of Dead Ringers, The Impressionable Jon Culshaw and Jon Culshaw's Commercial Breakdown, all on BBC1, Culshaw is considered as one of the best comedians in the country.

Last year's event raised £5,500 for Great Ormond Street Hospital and attracted over 400 attendants, so book early to avoid disappointment...

A table of 10 can be booked for £2,200 plus VAT and an optional 10% will be donated to our nominated charity.

For more details or to book a table please contact Anna Jesse.


Summer Reception – 18 June 2008

This year's Summer Reception for CFA UK members will be held on Wednesday 18 June 2008 at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) in the City of London.

Take advantage of complimentary drinks and a great networking opportunity! This FREE event is open to all members. Other receptions have been popular in the past, so book early to guarantee your place.

This year’s summer reception is held at a historic 18th Century mansion, only a short distance from Moorgate in the City of London. The HAC is an exceptional and thoroughly unexpected venue.

Venue: Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) City Road, London, EC1Y 2BQ
Time: 18:00 - 19:30


Scottish Annual Dinner 2008

The annual dinner in Edinburgh was once again a roaring success.

Both of the speakers were a hit with the audience. Douglas Anderson told tales of great success in the face of adversary - from conquering mountains to building life changing machinery in his multi-million pound company Optos. Kevin Hart, while telling humorous tales best not repeated here, was bullish for the future of the oil industry, adding the 0 mark is not unrealisitic in the not so distant future.


The society would like to thank Artemis for their help with this event. Special thanks to Lindsay Whitelaw for Artemis's continuing support of this event over the past few years.


Spring Reception - 2008

This year's Spring Reception for CFA UK members was extremely well attended.

The Royal Exchange in the City of London provided a scenic backdrop for this year’s event. Many of the attendees found the reception to be a good opportunity to meet with peers and to meet new contacts. The evening included free drinks for all members who attended and canapés throughout the evening.

If you miss out on this year Spring Reception, then don’t miss the Summer Reception being held on 18th June 2008.





Fellowship Election Reception - Tuesday, 6 November, 2007 - London

On Tuesday 6 November, the society held its bi-annual Fellowship Election Reception at Grocer’s Hall, Princes Street, London.

The society also took the opportunity to congratulate and welcome new CFA Charterholders with a CFA Charterholder ceremony.

The reception immediately followed the Annual General Meeting, which took place at the society’s offices, during which it was voted to change the society's name to the CFA Society of the UK.





Annual Dinner - 2007




Left: Colin McLean FSIP (Chairman)

Centre: Dara O'Briain

Right: Robin Creswell
More than 400 guests recently attended the society’s annual dinner at The Dorchester. The late September dinner, which was kindly sponsored once again by Payden & Rygel (one of the world’s largest, privately-owned investment managers), raised £5500 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity through its prize raffle. The raffle was drawn by Irish comedian Dara O’Briain. O’Briain, host of Mock of the Week and Have I Got News for You, provided an excellent after-dinner speech and dealt with the surprising

number of hecklers with great aplomb – and a coruscating cascade of expletives.

To order photographs from specific tables, please contact Tracy.


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