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Celebrating Research Excellence

80 Years of Financial Analysts Journal, 60 Years of Research Foundation

Why Research Matters

Throughout 2025, CFA Institute Research and Policy Center will celebrate our tradition of research excellence by marking the 80th anniversary of the Financial Analysts Journal® and the 60th anniversary of CFA Institute Research Foundation. Both have earned strong reputations as trusted, credible sources of knowledge for the asset management industry and financial community. These milestones remind us why research matters. It drives better decisions, sparks innovation, and ultimately benefits society. Investment professionals rely on trusted insights to serve clients with integrity and expertise.

Cutting Edge Insights Shaping the Future

Since its first issue in 1945, the Financial Analysts Journal® has been a leading source of practical investment research. It has provided high-quality, peer-reviewed research that helps investment professionals adapt to an ever-changing industry. Today, with support from CFA Institute Research and Policy Center and publishing expertise from Taylor & Francis, it continues to deliver cutting-edge insights that shape the future of finance.

Practitioner Relevant Content

CFA Institute Research Foundation has sponsored independent investment research since 1965 and continues to serve the global investment community through rigorous, practitioner-relevant content. Over the years, it has addressed enduring debates such as active vs. passive management while also pioneering content on alternative credit, private equity, the application of artificial intelligence, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. The Research Foundation actively seeks new topics, authors, and ideas, particularly from emerging voices and global contributors.

Challenging Conventions, Introducing New Perspectives

This year, we celebrate the brilliant minds who advance the mission of CFA Institute through the Research and Policy Center. These researchers, analysts, and industry leaders challenge conventions, introduce new perspectives, and elevate investment practice. As evidenced in their short videos and in-depth interviews, these professionals support strengthening capital markets, advancing ethics, and improving investor outcomes—for the ultimate benefit of society.