Recognized for Excellence in Impact, Innovation, Shaping the Future, and Member Value in its 90th-Anniversary Year

(Toronto, ON) November 2, 2026 – CFA Society Toronto is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Outstanding Society of the Year Award by CFA Institute at the 2026 Global Society Leadership Conference in London, UK. The award recognizes societies that demonstrate exceptional leadership and impact in advancing the investment profession and delivering meaningful value to their members.

In the photo (left to right): Sarim Farooqi, CFA, Chief Financial Officer, Haventree Bank & Treasurer, Board of Directors, CFA Society Toronto; Heather Cooke, CFA, Chair, Board of Directors, CFA Society Toronto; Fred Pinto, CFA, ICD.D, Chief Executive Officer, CFA Society Toronto.

The recognition comes during CFA Society Toronto’s 90th-anniversary year, marking nine decades of supporting the investment profession and fostering a strong, engaged community of more than 11,500 members. This is the second time the Society has received the prestigious award, reflecting its continued impact through member engagement, professional development, education, and initiatives that help shape the future of the investment management industry.

“Receiving this recognition during our 90^th anniversary year makes it especially meaningful,” says Fred Pinto, CFA, ICD.D, CEO of CFA Society Toronto.

“It reflects the collective efforts of our Board, staff, volunteers, and members, whose commitment continues to strengthen our community and advance the investment profession. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on creating meaningful value for our members and helping shape the next generation of investment professionals.”

The Society Awards Program recognizes outstanding societies that demonstrate exceptional impact, meaningful member value, and strong leadership, governance, and operational excellence. Out of nearly 160 Societies globally, CFA Society Toronto is one of only seven Societies recognized with this prestigious award.

CFA Society Toronto was recognized for its achievements in four key areas:

• Impact: Celebrating 600+ new CFA charterholders, expanding audience reach, and strengthening the Society’s profile through impactful campaigns and media coverage.
• Innovation: Building an integrated pathway into the investment profession, enhancing member recognition, and expanding educational and career development opportunities.
• Shaping the Future: Growing university engagement, connecting candidates with charterholders, and expanding financial career exposure in secondary schools, including co-op placements for young women.
• Member Value: Achieving 79% overall member satisfaction, increasing volunteer participation by 14%, and expanding career development, cohort-based learning, and community-building initiatives.

For more information about CFA Society Toronto and its member services, please visit https://www.cfatoronto.ca/

About CFA Society Toronto 

CFA Society Toronto is the world’s largest Society of CFA® Charterholders, dedicated to supporting the professional and business development of more than 11,500 members. With a focus on education, networking, and thought leadership, CFA Society Toronto empowers finance professionals to excel in a dynamic and competitive global market. Founded in 1936, CFA Society Toronto is a not-for-profit organization affiliated with CFA Institute, the global body that administers the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) curriculum and sets voluntary, ethics-based performance-reporting standards for the investment industry. For more information, visit cfatoronto.ca.  

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