Finance & Banking Society

In conjunction with the ANU School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Applied Statistic, FINSOC would like to invite you to attend the CFA Ethics Panel Discussion at 3pm Tuesday 11^th of October in Manning Clarke Centre Theatre 3. We have a highly professional panel with significant industry experience, which presents a rare opportunity for you to voice your queries and receive answers from the following industry experts:

• ·Susanna Gorogh, Portfolio Manager, MTAA Super 
• ·Brindha Gunasingham, CFA, Principal, FitzBiz; President, CFA Society of Sydney
• ·Carolyn Neck, School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Applied Statistics, ANU
• ·Mark Waldron, Investment Director, Investment Office, ANU
• ·Richard Weatherhead, Director and Head of Life Insurance, Rice Warner Actuaries

The goal of the panel is to increase awareness among students of both the importance of ethics in the functioning of financial markets as well as the challenges faced by market participants. The discussion focuses mainly around issues relating to general market integrity and the ethical implications of duties to clients, including: 1) dealing with clients, 2) investment expertise, 3) investment products, benchmarks and fees, and more. Should you wish to establish a career in finance, you must not miss this event.

Dr. Ashvin Vibhakar, Managing Director of Asia Pacific Operations for CFA Institute, will be giving a presentation regarding the new partnership with ANU on 27th of May at 1pm in the Copland Lecture Theatre.

The presentation will be regarding the new CFA-ANU partnership, new recognition of the courses taken up by Bachelor of Finance students in the CFA program and information of CFA. More details will be posted up as the presentation date draws closer.

For students interested in pursuing a career in the financial field or becoming a member of the CFA institute, a lunch will be held before the presentation at 11am (Final details will be sent along with invitation). A number of students will get the chance to join VIPs, such as the Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Young, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Lawrence Cram, Dean of ANU College of Business and Economics Professor Jayne Godfrey, Deputy Dean of ANU College of Business and Economics Associate Professor Alex Clarke, Head of schools and a few external guests in this formal lunch with plenty of opportunities to network. For students who are interested in attending, please send your student university number, name (as shown on name tag), degree and year to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 20th of May 2011 at 12 noon. Preference is given to students currently undertaking Bachelor of Finance, Master of Finance, Bachelor/ Master of Actuarial Studies and other senior students enrolled at College of Business and Economics.

Successful applicants will be formally invited via email by 21st of May 2011 at 12am and have up till 22^nd of May 2011 to confirm their attendance at the lunch. 

The Bloomberg Assessment (BAT) examination is a global online exam developed by the credited Bloomberg Institute in partnership with premier financial institutions and universities from around the world, aimed to test individual ability to make judgment based on knowledge of the economy, as well as people skills; key factors firms look for in potential employees.

The two upcoming BAT exam sessions are scheduled on the 3rd of May, at 9am – 12pm (morning session) and at 2pm to 5pm (afternoon session) at the ANU. Follow us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57449274380 for details.

Our brand new ANU branch gives us the quick goss for their last few months.

Welcome back to FINSOC (ANU Branch) 2011 everyone.

Goldman Sachs will be holding a careers presentation and networking session at ANU on the 7th of March for students who are keen to learn more about the firm. This event will  prove invaluable to those who wish to gain an additional insight into the diverse career options available at one of the world's leading financial institutions. The careers presentation will be held at Melville Hall from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, followed by a networking and BBQ session at the Copland BBQ area from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. More information is also available at www.anu.edu.au/careers.

The Finance and Banking Society (ANU Branch) and the ANU Careers Centre are proud to co-host a careers presentation by Macquarie Group on Thursday 3rd March. This presentation is aimed at introducing the variety of career paths available at Macquarie Group and ultimately assists students to make informed decisions in their career choice. Also, the presentation will be preceded by a BBQ and networking session for students who are keen to learn in more detail what encapsulates a career at Macquarie Group. Details of the events are as follows:

1. BBQ and Networking Session (Copland BBQ Area - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm)

2.Careers Presentation (Melville Hall - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

The FINSOC Welcoming Back Party will be held at 5:30 pm on the 25th of February at Kinloch, Unilodge to mark the new semester. Join us in this relaxing atmosphere to learn more about us, to meet like-minded, and to find out about available positions in the executive team.Pizza and drinks provided.