Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts

𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏: 𝐁𝐃 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
During the session, our Chairperson, FA Catherine Karita, MCSI, delivered a powerful and timely reminder to the public, reinforcing the critical role we play as certified professionals in safeguarding the investing public. Our expertise is crucial in mitigating market losses and protecting public wealth. . We also commend and thank FA Geoffrey Odundo,CEO, Nation Media Group, FA Elizabeth Irungu, CFA, and FA Ewart Salins for their exceptional representation and continually upholding the highest standards of our profession. Let us continue to lead with diligence.

📢 We were at the BD Investor Education Conference (with Nation Media Group) and the message from our Chairperson, FA Catherine Karita, MCSI, was 𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑: "Any talks about creation and quick returns, slow down. Greed is dangerous. ⚠️ Do your 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 before you invest." Here’s what you need to know:
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: Check if the person advising you is a licensed Financial Analyst (FA) or Associate (ACIFA.) 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Ask about RISK, not just returns. 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞: 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 “𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬” 𝐨𝐫 “𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬” trust credentials and track records. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭: If a platform doesn't verify its authentication or licensing, stay away. 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

REMINDER: Tomorrow at 5:30 PM
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📣Wishing you all a happy Madaraka Day!
Let us continue to honour the spirit of leadership by driving integrity and excellence in our profession.

Today, 10+ industry experts are breaking down Equities, Bonds, Mutual Funds & REITs into actionable insights for our delegates earning 7 CPD Hours. Brought to you by Nation Media group in partnership with ICIFA!

📢 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 📢
The stage is set at the Mövenpick Hotel, Nairobi, for the𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. As the leading institute for investment and financial analysis, we are proud to be fully represented by our certified professionals, starting with our Chairperson, FA Catherine Karita, MCSI, FFA Geoffrey Odundo, Group CEO, Nation Media Group PLC; FA FA Nahashon Mungai, ACIM, ACI, Executive Director, Standard Investment Bank; FA Ewart Salins, CEO, Apollo Asset Management; FA Rina Hicks; FA Ezekiel Macharia Mburu, FIA, Group CEO, Kenbright; and FA Elizabeth Irungu, CFA, CEO, Absa Asset Management Limited, alongside an exceptional lineup of industry experts. Secure your individual slot or confirm your corporate team's place today! Register: https://bit.ly/ICIFA-NMG-CONF

Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak to all our Muslim brothers and sisters! 🌙✨ May this Eid bring you and your families immense joy, peace, and countless blessings.

Happy Eid Mubarak!🕌🕊️

📢 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐭?
The countdown is on! This Friday, at the Mövenpick Hotel, the 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 will bring together the brightest minds in finance to unpack: "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮." Don't miss the ultimate platform where complex investment opportunities are broken down into practical knowledge. Register instantly via the link below: https://bit.ly/ICIFA-NMG-CONF

The investment world is changing fast. Do you have the skills to keep pace? Let’s discuss how to stay ahead together. Join us for our upcoming webinar on ‘𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞,’ scheduled for 4th June, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Facilitator: Waithira Gichiri - Founder, Susfari -Sustainability and Climate Consulting. Earn 2 Structured CPD Hours. https://bit.ly/4nIlzVo