Study Group Kick-off Gathering - For Feb 2026 (Levels I / III) Candidates (22 Oct 2025)
(CODE: 251022H-CAEX)
EVENT DETAILS
Although the CFA® journey might seem daunting, our Study Group Leaders and your fellow Study Groupmates are here to get you through.
We are delighted to have Peter Olinto, CFA, Global Lead Instructor from UWorld, to dissect and analyze practice questions with you, and Dr. Francis Lau, CFA, our Candidate Services Committee Member, who will be sharing his invaluable exam tips.
During the breakout session, you will get the opportunity to discuss difficult concepts and help refine your understanding of the exam materials with one another. Our Study Group Leaders who are also CFA Charterholders will help you stay motivated and on track for your studies. This is also an opportunity for you to socialize with your peers, making your study process more enjoyable and less stressful.
You will get everything you need to know to prepare for the 2026 CFA exam and tackle it with confidence.
If you have any questions in mind, you are encouraged to submit them during registration and our speakers will address them during the Q/A session.
In the meantime, watch the Video prepared by our Committee Members to learn more about the Candidate Services offered by CFA Society Hong Kong.
* Please note:
The kick-off gathering is for candidates who have (i) enrolled for the Feb 2026 Levels I / III CFA exam, AND (ii) registered for the Feb 2026 Study Group (click HERE to join a Study Group on/before 7 Oct 2025).
Details of the Gathering:
Date : 22 Oct 2025, Wed
Time : 7:00 PM – 8:20 PM
Venue: CFA Society Hong Kong Office (14/F, Bank of Dongguan Tower, 136 Des Voeux Road Central)
Fees : Complimentary
Language: English
Your event registration will be cancelled if you are not a Feb 2026 study group candidate.
If you do not receive the confirmation email within a few minutes of signing up, please check your Junk Mail.
About the Speaker
Peter Olinto, CFA, J.D, CPA (inactive)
Global Lead Instructor, UWorld
Peter Olinto is a Lead Instructor for UWorld CPA and CFA Review. He’s a JD, CFA, and inactive CPA who passed all four parts of the CPA Exam and CFA Levels I and II on his first attempts.
Peter received his B.S. in Business Administration from Pace University (magna cum laude) and his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. He began his teaching career as an SAT, LSAT, GMAT, and CPA instructor and has taught Levels I and II CFA Program classes in more than 50 cities worldwide.
Before becoming a CPA and CFA exam review instructor, Peter worked at Ernst & Young as a tax attorney. Additionally, he started his own law practice, where he did tax, real estate, and estate planning.
About the Emcee
Dr. Francis Lau, CFA
Candidate Services Committee Member
Dr Francis Lau is an active CFA member serving the Candidate Services and Career Development committees. He has over 22 years of experience in business planning, data analytics, financial modelling, management information, and risk management acquired from working for multinational analytics vendors, banks, consulting firms, and universities. Dr Lau is also a recognized trainer in compliance, data science, financial markets, risk management, and sustainability. He has extensive exposures in developing and delivering academic and professional education programs for corporations, professional associations and universities.
Remarks:
- This event is for candidates who have (i) enrolled for the Feb 2026 Levels I / III CFA exam; AND (ii) registered for the Feb 2026 Study Group only.
- An email confirmation will be sent to registrants upon successful online registration.
- If you are unable to attend, please inform the Society at your earliest convenience so that the seat may be offered to another interested participant. Failure to attend without providing prior notice to the Society may impact your eligibility to register for or participate in future Society events.
- Event reminders will be sent out 1 day and 1 hour before the event. If you did not receive the email confirmation and reminder, it is the delegate’s responsibility to contact CFA Society Hong Kong to confirm their place.
- Please arrive at the venue 5 minutes in advance of the session start time. The event will start promptly at 7:00 PM.
- Should there be any changes to the event dates and other arrangements, we will notify registrants via email or phone. Notices will also be posted on the Society’s website. Please stay tuned for further announcements.
- The Society reserves the right to change the format, date or speakers of the event due to unforeseen circumstances without prior notice.
- In case of dispute, the Society reserves the right of final decision, and no further correspondence will be entertained.
- Enquiry: candidate@cfahk.org / +852 2521 2543
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