CFA, the full name of Chartered Financial Analyst, is the most stringent and valuable qualification certification in the global investment industry, and is called "the first financial test". In 2006, Financial Times magazine compared CFA professional qualification to the "gold standard" of investment professionals, which is the most recognized title of investment manager in the world. CFA exam has become a recognized standard for practitioners in global financial markets. Many investment management institutions in western countries even regard CFA exam as a basic requirement for employees.
The business direction of the holder is mainly divided into two categories, namely, investment analysis, asset management and investment management. CGA holders usually hold the following positions: fund manager, industry executive, risk control manager, consultant, account manager, financial consultant, MOM investment manager, trader, accountant and auditor. The employers with the largest number of CFA franchisees in Chinese mainland include China International Capital Corporation, HSBC, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Ernst & Young, BNP Paribas, Bank of China, Ping An Insurance of China, CITIC China, UBS Group AG and China Merchants Group.