<p> CFA Society Bahrain celebrates 7th Anniversary in Bahrain</p><p>Manama, Bahrain – 29th April 2013: CFA Society Bahrain and select invitees of industry leaders gathered to celebrate the Society’s 7th anniversary at the Capital Club in Manama. The event was held under the patronage of HE Mr. Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj, Governor Central Bank of Bahrain. Over the past seven years, the Society has become one of the largest groups of portfolio managers, investment advisors and educators focused on raising market standards to support growth and the development of the country’s investment sector. Mr. Khalil Nooruddin, President of CFA Society Bahrain, said the success of CFA Institute, as it continues to guide and represent our investment community, is a measure of the country’s continued determination to ensure this growth incorporates the very best international standards. </p><p>END</p><p>For and on behalf of CFA Institute in the GCC and Middle East Marcus Pepperell/Vadia Rai @ FTI Consulting T: +971 (0)4 4372110 [email protected] / [email protected] </p><p>CFA Institute EMEA (London) Steve Wellard / Nicole Haroutunian (Europe, Middle East, Africa) T: + 44 (20) 75330 9550/ 9551 [email protected] / [email protected]</p><p>Notes to Editors</p><p>About CFA Institute CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion for ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. The end goal: to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. CFA Institute has more than 114,000 members in 141 countries and territories, including 102,500 CFA charterholders, and 137 member societies. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org.</p><p>About CFA Society Bahrain The CFA Society Bahrain is an association of local investment professionals consisting of portfolio managers, investment advisors, educators and other financial professionals. It is one of the largest member societies in the GCC region and with CFA membership in the GCC anticipated to double over the next decade; a significant share of this growth is expected to be in Bahrain as the Kingdom continues to grow as an international business and investment centre.</p>