On October 6, 2023, the Business Administration Division hosted a noteworthy symposium, titled “Unlocking Financial Excellence: Transform Your Path with CFA.” This event took place at the Charinyarasami Hall, bringing together financial enthusiasts and respected industry leaders for an insightful experience.
The symposium began with a panel discussion featuring esteemed figures in the financial sector. The panel included Mr. Chanant Charnchainarong, President of Thailand’s Capital Market Development Fund; Ms. Florence Wong, Director of Partnerships & Client Solutions for Asia Pacific at the CFA Institute; Mr. Polin Wu, CFA, and Tech Lead of the AI Investment Team at AI Gen Co., Ltd.; and Mr. Jirapat Prachumwong, CFA, and Analyst at AWR Lloyd. Their discussions provided valuable insights into the future of finance, setting the intellectual tone for the day’s events.
Following the panel discussion, an awards ceremony honored the academic achievements of exceptional Business Administration students. Notable awardees included students from the Finance major and one from CMMU. The presentation of two scholarships, the CFA Level 1 Exam Scholarship and the CFA Affiliate Scholarship.
Concluding the event, attendees actively participated in a series of insightful roundtable discussions. These sessions provided a unique forum for attendees to engage in dialogue with industry experts on topics such as career prospects, CFA exam preparation, technology disruption, and fundamental analysis in modern finance.
The event contributes to SDG 4-Quality Education by providing students with opportunities to learn from industry experts, network, and gain insights into the financial sector. In addition, engaging in discussions on career prospects and exam preparation is directly linked to preparing individuals for decent work in the financial sector, which aligns with the goal of SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth.
