International Academy of Applied Finance and Investment
Applied research and education for professional investing.
IAAFI® is an institution specializing in applied financial research, professional development and capital markets education. We bring academic rigor and investment practice together.
Global Standards in Investment Education & Research
What we do
Three lines of work, one standard.
We work where financial theory meets professional practice, with an evidence-based approach.
Applied programs
Capital markets education that combines conceptual foundations, professional tools and practical cases.
See programsResearch and insights
Analysis of markets, valuation and asset allocation, with explicit methodology and sources. Our first publications are in preparation.
Go to researchUniversities and institutions
Joint programs, content licensing, workshops and applied research for universities and organizations.
Work with IAAFI®Continuing education program · With UTPL
Capital Markets Foundations: Equity and Fixed Income
A specialized program to understand how capital markets and international stock exchanges operate, with the analytical, valuation and portfolio construction tools used across the financial industry.
Program introduction video · coming soon
- Starts
- November 30, 2026
- Enroll by
- November 26, 2026
- Format
- Online
- Duration
- 25 hours
- Fee
- USD 300
By the end you will be able to
- Understand how capital markets work.
- Tell equity and fixed income instruments apart.
- Read technical documentation such as factsheets, prospectuses and institutional reports.
Free webinar · Online
Learn to Invest in the Stock Market
An introductory session on how the stock market works and on the main investment instruments, led by Jordi Sebastià Tomàs, CFA, CEFA.
Registration takes place on the official platform of Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja.
For a smoother registration experience, we recommend completing your registration on a computer.
The webinar takes place on October 13, 2026, 13:00, Ecuador time (UTC−5).
Team
Investment management experience, in the service of learning.
Academic Advisor
Ignasi Viladesau, CFA
Director of Research
Pablo Ortega, MBA
Professor, Capital Markets Foundations
Jordi Sebastià Tomàs, CFA, CEFA
Business development
Let's build a program together.
We develop financial education programs, applied research, workshops and specialized content for universities, companies and institutions. Connect directly with our head of business development to explore a joint initiative.
Head of Business Development
Edwin Mauricio Sánchez
Phone and WhatsApp
+593 99 329 9510
LinkedIn profile — Edwin Mauricio Sánchez (opens in a new tab)
Research and insights
Analysis with method and sources.
Our first publications are in preparation.
We will publish analysis on macroeconomics, equity, fixed income, asset allocation and valuation. Subscribe to be notified.