Hello Isaac,
What an impassioned plea. Yes, it would be lovely if there were a governing body of finance similar to a medical association or barristers association. You would likely be thrilled to know that current CFA Institute CEO, Paul Smith, agrees with you. In fact, at our annual conference late last month in Frankfurt he said as much.
I would love to hear what you are doing to bring about this change you desire so much! I am guessing you have many rich ideas.
Yours, in service,
Jason