Associations

The Investment Association The Investment Association- Representative body for unit trust and investment fund managers. Offers statistics, press info, publications, training and how to join. New York Society of Security Analysts New York Society of Security Analysts- Forum of investment professionals in the greater New York area. CFA Institute CFA Institute- A global, not-for-profit organization of investment professionals from over 100 countries. European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA)- Representative association for the European investment management industry. Includes mission statement, annual reports, pre… The Alliance in Support of Independent Research The Alliance in Support of Independent Research- A group of broker-dealers who furnish independent research and other services to investment managers. Alliance publications promot… European Financial Market Lawyers Group European Financial Market Lawyers Group- Promotes harmonisation of European financial market activities. Site has a legal review of the short-term securities, and a list of EFMLG … International Compliance Association International Compliance Association- Supports and educates compliance professionals in the fight against terrorist financing, corruption, money laundering and financial crime. International Securities Lenders Association International Securities Lenders Association- ISLA is the trade association for Securities Lenders. It was setup in 1989 and now has around 50 members, mostly, but not exclusively… International Federation of Stock Exchanges International Federation of Stock Exchanges- The trade organization for regulated securities and derivative markets, settlement institutions and related clearing houses, and their… Analyst Forum Analyst Forum- Online community designed for Chartered Financial Analysts and CFA candidates. Emerging Markets Trade Association Emerging Markets Trade Association- Formerly the LDC Debt Traders Association, EMTA co-ordinates the formalization of market practices, documentation and infrastructure. International Securities Services Association (ISSA) International Securities Services Association (ISSA)- Promotes the securities industry. Publications, conferences, recommendations, and news. International Development Enterprise Associates (IDEA) International Development Enterprise Associates (IDEA)- Information about IDEA, the Seminar on Investment Projects, related links and events, the IDEA Associates, a directory of d… International Swap Dealers Association International Swap Dealers Association- Global trade association for OTC derivatives, and maintainers of the industry-standard ISDA documentation. Association of Financial Guaranty Insurors Association of Financial Guaranty Insurors- AFGI members insure and reinsure municipal bonds and asset-backed securities. Educational Programs at ASTAnet Educational Programs at ASTAnet- ASTA offers regular teleconference seminars, home study courses, and regional and national meetings that include opportunities for training. International Institute of Travel International Institute of Travel- Offering classes in travel related industries. Dugan's Travels Dugan's Travels- Host agency offering training and support for those who have the desire to work from home and learn the travel industry. Maryland School of Travel Maryland School of Travel- This Maryland accredited institution offers in-house and distance training to help professionals acquire the skills necessary to succeed as a travel con… Tourism and More Tourism and More- Provides consulting, training and certification to law enforcement, security, and tourism professionals. TravelCampus.com TravelCampus.com- Web-based training for individuals entering the travel and tourism industry Cruise Academy Cruise Academy- Three course covering an introduction to cruises, principles of professional selling and power selling techniques. Education Systems Education Systems- Travel schools and curriculum for individuals, schools and businesses. Restaurant & Catering Industry Association Restaurant & Catering Industry Association- Features membership, programs, services and activities. Located in New South Wales. Canadian Chef Educators Association Canadian Chef Educators Association- Promoting communication and sharing of ideas between chef educators across Canada. Includes photos, guestbook and membership form. Canadian Culinary Federation Canadian Culinary Federation- Canada's national association for chefs and cooks. With 40 branches the federation provides link between industry and career development. National Association of Catering Executives National Association of Catering Executives- NACE, the National Association of Catering Executives serves catering professionals and the vendors and suppliers that support them. I… Network of Executive Women in Hospitality Network of Executive Women in Hospitality- Not-for-profit organization of professional women in the hospitality industry. Provides information on educational opportunities, profes… Inflight Food Service Association (IFSA) Inflight Food Service Association (IFSA)- A global professional association of the inflight and rail foodservice industry. Information on organization, membership, events, awards … International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)- Professional society of individuals employed in, or providing services to, the culinary industry. Information on member…