Pune: CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, hosted the Pune edition of its Finance Industry Network (FIN) Roundtable, aimed at fostering collaboration between academia and the investment management industry.
The event brought together senior faculty members from leading universities and colleges to discuss ways to align finance education with the evolving needs of the global investment landscape.
CFA Institute Roundtable Focuses on Bridging Skills Gap
The FIN Roundtable by CFA Institute provided a platform for dialogue between academic leaders and industry professionals. Discussions revolved around bridging the skills gap, enhancing student employability, and strengthening academia–industry partnerships.
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Participants also highlighted emerging financial sector trends, the value of the CFA Program, and opportunities to equip students with globally aligned knowledge and professional standards.
Educators Highlight Value of CFA Program
Representing CFA Institute, Saim Fakih, Senior University Relations Specialist, said: “At CFA Institute, we believe educators play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance. Hosting the Pune roundtable allowed us to bring together esteemed academicians and strengthen our mission to connect academic insight with industry relevance.”
Dr Archana Singh, HOD – Finance, Dr D Y Patil B-School, emphasized the importance of collaboration: “Through our strategic partnership with CFA Institute, students are already gaining exposure to global practices and high professional standards. This roundtable further bridges academia and industry.”
CA Bipin Palande, Associate Dean – Academics, MIT WPU School of Economics & Commerce, noted the holistic nature of the discussions: “The FIN Roundtable with CFA Institute provided insights into the CFA Charter journey and the evolving investment management industry. It also created valuable networking opportunities for academia, students, and industry leaders.”
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Dr Manju Chopra, Head – School of Business and Management, DES Pune University, highlighted the role of global standards: “The CFA Program’s extensive curriculum enhances professional knowledge and skills, providing a standardized framework that supports a globally competitive financial workforce.”
Distinguished Academicians Participate in CFA Institute FIN Roundtable
The roundtable featured senior educators from prominent institutions including Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Global Business School & Research Centre, MIT WPU, DES Pune University, Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Indira University, Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, iFEEL, BMCC, PUMBA (SPPU), CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Pune Lavasa Campus, COEP Technological University, and IMED (Bharati Vidyapeeth).
CFA Institute Strengthens Finance Education in India
The event concluded with an interactive networking session, where participants explored avenues for collaboration, mentorship opportunities, and strategies to advance finance education. Recognized as the gold standard in investment management, the CFA Program equips candidates with strong foundations in investment principles, portfolio management, and ethical decision-making.
Through initiatives like the Finance Industry Network Roundtable, CFA Institute continues to deepen its engagement with Indian universities, preparing the next generation of finance professionals to meet global challenges and opportunities.
