Member benefits
Candidate membership is available to individuals studying the CFA Program. The benefits are tailored to provide you with exam support to help you prepare and achieve at the highest level. You’ll also benefit from our usual membership benefits designed to help you grow your career, achieve your professional goals, and get and stay ahead in the investment profession.
CFA Institute to accelerate computer based testing for the CFA Program exams
To understand the changes to the format and frequency of the CFA Program exams visit the CFA Institute website.
Membership fees
Our membership year is 1 July to 30 June and the annual membership fee for the 2020/2021 membership year is £120.00.
New members can take advantage of prorated membership see the table below for prices:
Do you have questions about becoming a CFA candidate member with CFA UK? Contact the membership team today
Access comprehensive study support
Take advantage of our CFA Program support to help you prepare for your exam and achieve at the highest level:
- attend free revision surgeries
- view online support resources
- join a study group
Gain professional recognition
CFA UK membership demonstrates your commitment to professional excellence, giving you recognition as an authoritative and actively engaged investment professional.
Expand your knowledge
Stay ahead by developing your skills and keeping up-to-date with the latest industry insights:
- attend educational events and conferences, with over 50 events per year free to members
- get unlimited access to CFA UK Discover - our professional learning platform - where you will find filmed events, webcasts, podcasts, articles and presentations
- enjoy access to thought-provoking articles and interviews from leading investment experts through Professional Investor content hub and historical magazine archive.
Connect with like-minded peers
Grow your professional network by connecting with over 12,000 of the most qualified investment practitioners in the UK:
- attend free networking events
- connect on LinkedIn and Twitter
- join a special interest group to learn more about topics you are interested in or passionate about
- get involved in the investment community as a volunteer.
Progress your career
Take advantage of our career support services including 20 free career-related events per year and access to our Careers Centre where investment firms actively target CFA UK members.
Discounted offers
As a CFA UK member you can take advantage of discounts for CPD-accredited courses with training providers.
BPP Professional Development
For a 30% discount (please note that this offer includes only CPD-accredited courses) quote your CFA UK membership number when booking.
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Fitch Learning
For a 15% discount (please note that this offer includes only CPD-accredited courses) quote your CFA UK membership number in notes section of the Fitch Learning registration page.
Call 0845 072760 or email qualifications@fitchlearning.com for 10% discount on CFA Program Level I training.
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Eligibility
Candidate membership is available to individuals currently enrolled in the CFA Program. You will need your CFA Institute number and a method of payment handy when you apply.
Protect: Speak up, stop harm helpline
CFA UK is a sponsor of the whistleblowing charity Protect (formerly Public Concern at Work) which provides a dedicated telephone number to our members.
Call 020 3117 2520 or 0800 112 4984 to report any concerns or if you need personal support. You can also email whistle@protect-advice.org.uk
For more information see our whistleblowing resources.
