Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa
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[edit] Investment Analyst's Society of Southern Africa
The Investment Analyst's Society of Southern Africa (IAS) is a non-profit making body and was registered in 1968 as an "association not for gain." It functions as a liaison body for the financial analyst profession in South Africa. The IAS is based in Johannesburg South Africa, but also has members based in Cape Town and Durban.
Currently the IAS is examining the possibility of becoming established as a legal regulatory authority for the profession in South Africa. The IAS currently has 2100 members drawn from all walks of the analyst profession including Investment Banks, Fund Managers, Brokers, Insurance Companies, pension Funds, etc.
In order to qualify for membership applicants must be employed in the field of financial analysis and must have either a post graduate business qualification or at least 3 years experience as an investment analyst.
Each year, the IAS promotes a prestigious awards ceremony in recognition of the skills of those listed companies who win the award for "Best Communicating and Reporting".
One of the key objectives of the IAS is to promote education in the field investment analysis who run in conjunction with The Johannesburg School of Finance 3 Business Courses per year as well as Corporate Courses and CFA Training workshops.
[edit] Executive Committee
The IAS is managed by a pro bono board and one full-time Executive Officer. The current chairman is Mr. Michael Brown, the current deputy chairman is Mr. Garreth Elston and the executive officer is Ms. Ann Marie Wood.
[edit] Investment Analysts Journal
The society publishes a bi-annual peer reviewed academic journal aimed at investment professionals. The journal is regarded as the premier South African finance journal and receives academic support from the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University and the Gordon Institute of Business Science.
