About IAAFI®
Connecting research and education for professional investing.
IAAFI® is an institution specializing in applied financial research, professional development and investment and capital markets education.
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Purpose · Mission · Vision
Purpose
To help strengthen financial talent through programs that combine the conceptual rigor of university education with the technical skills today's financial industry requires.
Mission
To develop rigorous financial research and applied education, grounded in method and verifiable sources, that bring the theory and practice of professional investing closer together.
Vision
To be a point of reference for applied investment research and education in Latin America, with international reach, recognized for the quality of its analysis and the strength of its programs.
What defines us
Academic standards
Academic excellence, analytical rigor and professional integrity in every piece of content.
Investment education
Applied capital markets education, from the fundamentals to professional tools.
Applied research
Evidence-based analysis with explicit methodology and a practical focus.
Institutional collaboration
We develop programs in collaboration with academic institutions, such as Capital Markets Foundations with Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja.
International reach
Our initial focus is Latin America, with an international outlook and the ability to teach in Spanish and English.