Jul 1, 2025
Guest host Chris Wiese, CFA, Managing Director of Education at
CFA Institute, sits down with Nerina Visser, CFA, President’s
Council Representative for the Middle East and Africa, during the
CFA Institute LIVE 2025 conference. Their conversation spans the
dynamic investment environment across the region and the evolving
role of CFA Institute in supporting professionals navigating local
and global challenges.
Nerina discusses the structural realities shaping participation in
the profession—including currency volatility, affordability, and
access—and highlights new ways of thinking about program value
relative to income levels. She also shares her advocacy for gender
diversity through Women in ETFs South Africa and reflects on
initiatives designed to ensure lasting, inclusive progress in the
industry.
Additional insights include strategies to overcome persistent
misconceptions around ETFs, the role of transparency and education
in investor decision-making, and a forward-looking vision for
integrating African capital markets into the global investment
ecosystem through regulatory alignment and regional
cooperation.
Tune in for perspective on unlocking talent, expanding access, and
promoting resilience across frontier and emerging markets.