25 Years On: Shaping Finance for What’s Next

The Anniversary Conference

Our anniversary is more than just a reason to celebrate – it is a moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead. For 25 years, we have stood for high standards, strong ethics, and professional development. What began as a small community of 53 members has grown into a network of around 2,900 investment professionals – the largest association of its kind in Germany.

On August 28, 2025, we warmly invite you to join us in Frankfurt for our anniversary conference, marking 25 years of our organization. Look forward to high-level keynotes, engaging panels, inspiring conversations, and a festive conclusion.

Amid global upheavals and profound transformations, the conference offers space for fresh perspectives and dialogue with leading minds from the industry.

Join us in celebrating this special milestone and let’s look ahead together – to the next chapters in the world of finance.

Speaker

We are delighted to welcome an outstanding group of speakers to the conference, including experts from within our own Charterholder community. Below you’ll find the speakers confirmed so far.

Topics that Matter – Insights for Tomorrow

Look forward to topics that are shaping the financial world today – and will define it tomorrow. Additional program highlights and speakers will be announced here in the coming weeks.

Conference – Perspectives, Panels, Practical Insights

You can look forward to cutting-edge discussions, interactive panels with investment experts, and keynotes from renowned speakers. We will reflect on 25 years of CFA Society Germany – and turn our gaze to the future: to what lies ahead.

Evening Event – Networking with a View

End the day in a festive atmosphere with a buffet and aperitif. The evening event offers space for personal conversations, new connections, and reflections on the day’s insights – all in a relaxed and celebratory setting. An evening for meaningful encounters – and fresh inspiration.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Mayer, CFA

Thomas Mayer is the founding director of Flossbach von Storch Research Institute, based in Cologne. Previously, he served as Chief Economist of the Deutsche Bank Group and head of Deutsche Bank Research. Before that, he held various positions at Goldman Sachs, Salomon Brothers, as well as (prior to entering the private sector) at the International Monetary Fund in Washington and Kiel Institute for the World Economy. Thomas Mayer earned his doctorate from Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel and has held his CFA Charter from CFA Institute since 2003. As of 2015, he has been an honorary professor at Universität Witten-Herdecke. His most recent books include „Die Vermessung des Unbekannten“ (2021), „Das Inflationsgespenst“ (2022), and „Russlands Werk und Deutschlands Beitrag“ (2023).