Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa
- Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa
The Investment Analyst's Society of Southern Africa (IAS, IASSA) is the liaison body for the financial analyst profession in South Africa. It is based in Johannesburg South Africa, but also has members from Cape Town, Durban and throughout the region.
Membership
The IAS currently has 2100 members drawn from all walks of the analyst profession including Investment Banks, Fund Managers, Brokers, Insurance Companies, and Pension funds.
In order to qualify for membership applicants must be employed in the field of financial analysis and must have either a post-graduate business qualification or at least 3 years experience as an investment analyst.
Activities
The IAS is probably best known for hosting and scheduling listed company results presentations. It also promotes a prestigious annual awards ceremony for "Best Communicating and Reporting" of listed companies.
One of the key objectives of the IAS is to promote education in the field of investment analysis. The IAS runs various certificate courses in “Securities Investment Analysis” in conjunction with "The Johannesburg School of Finance" [http://www.iassa.co.za/images/file/SecuritiesInvestmentAnalysi.pdf] , as well as CFA training workshops and corporate specific courses.
Investment Analysts Journal
The society publishes a bi-annual peer reviewed academic journal aimed at investment professionals. The journal is regarded as the premier South African finance journal and receives academic support from the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University and the Gordon Institute of Business Science.
tatus
The IAS is a non-profit making body and was registered in 1969 as an "association not for gain." It is currently examining the possibility of becoming established as a legal regulatory authority for the profession in South Africa.
The IAS is managed by a "pro bono" board and one full-time Executive Officer. The current chairman is Mr. Garreth Elston, the current deputy chairman is Mr. Keith Bright and the executive officer is Ms. Ann Marie Wood.
External links
* [http://www.iassa.co.za/ Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa]
* [http://www.iassa.co.za/images/file/indexmain.htm Investment Analysts Journal Online]
* [http://www.iassa.co.za/index.php?menuid=16&editid=0&contentid= List of IAS Award Recipients]
ee also
*CFA Institute
*Research report
*Financial analyst
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