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October 23, 2025
Montréal, QC, December 1er August 2023 - CFA Montréal named winner of the Emeritus Association of the Year award in the 1,000+ member category at the 2023 Society Awards Programme from the CFA Institute. The award recognizes associations with the most outstanding performance worldwide.
This recognition underscores CFA Montréal's remarkable contribution to the Montreal financial ecosystem, its support for the advancement and diversity of the profession, the quality of its events, which have become a must-attend and promote the ongoing training of its 3,300 members, as well as its leadership in promoting the highest standards of excellence in the industry.
"We are honoured by this recognition, which demonstrates our determination to always surpass ourselves, and I sincerely thank the CFA Institute for highlighting CFA Montreal's achievements and influence within its network. The Association is committed to supporting its CFA charterholders, who form a dynamic and committed community of investment professionals, as well as its candidates. I would like to thank and congratulate our team led by Jo-Ann Hajdamacha, all my colleagues on the Board of Directors and our volunteers, who are the keystone of this great success. ! I would also like to express my gratitude to our members, who make up the strength of this remarkable organization."says Odrée Ducharme, CFA, President of the Association.
"The CFA Institute's recognition crowns a significant period of transition, during which CFA Montreal has established a permanent team to ensure the innovative evolution of its service offering to members and candidates, and to increase its influence within the investment community of which it is a stakeholder. Receiving this award recognizes and honours the collective efforts of our directors, employees and volunteers in implementing the Association's renewed mission. I'm extremely grateful for their dedication, and I'd also like to thank all our business partners and sponsors whose support and loyalty contribute to the growth of CFA Montréal," says Jo-Ann Hajdamacha, Executive Director of the Association.
As a promoter of, among other things, the DEI Code and global ESG disclosure standards for investment products, CFA Montréal will continue to highlight the expertise of CFA designation holders, and to embody the desired changes within the investment industry and the financial community of Greater Montréal.
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