CFA Institute names Lutfey as managing director

CFA Institute, the global association of investment management professionals, has named Lutfey Siddiqi, CFA, as its Managing Director, Regions and Society Relations, effective immediately.
Lutfey Siddiqi will oversee the organisation's regional teams as well as those who work with its 161 local CFA societies around the world. He will report to Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO of the institute, said a statement.
He will be initially based in Singapore before relocating to London later in the year.
"Lutfey brings extensive global industry expertise and a commitment to our mission at CFA Institute. Coupled with his roles in academia, that makes him really a perfect fit for our organisation," said Margaret Franklin, CFA, "Further, Lutfey has been part of our Future of Finance Council and is a former CFA Society Singapore Board member, so he knows us well and is connected to those we serve. I am looking forward to tapping into his expertise to expand our industry and university partners, and deepen our ties to our volunteer and society network."
Lutfey Siddiqi is a visiting Professor-in-practice at the London School of Economics and Political Science and an adjunct professor at the National University of Singapore, specialising in risk management.
He is a member of the World Economic Forum Future Council on Fiscal & Monetary Policy, having previously served on the councils for the future of financing and long-term investing. His industry experience includes stints at UBS, Barclays Capital, and Deutsche Bank.

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