AAFM

Membership Structure

Membership Type	Eligibility Criterion	Details	Benefits
Professional	• The candidate should possess any Professional Degree like CA, CFA, ICWA, CAIIB, PhD./M.Phil/Post Graduate in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Commerce, Mathematics, Finance, Management*, Financial Planning/ Advising, Investment (or any other similar discipline) LLB, PGDFA from IIBF, Civil Service Examinations by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Recognized professional qualification in Investment & Finance or equivalent and • 2 references from relevant industry + minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.	• Registration fee of INR 2000/- (1 time fee) • Membership fee is INR 2000/- per year • 15 CPD hours annually to keep "Members in Good Standing" status	• Entitle to participate in all AAFM India activities and programs • Networking opportunities • Discounts to AAFM India Knowledge Workshops, seminars, etc. • Listed in AAFM India online membership directory • Use of AAFM India brand such as Professional Member of AAFM India
Certified	• Attend CWMTM certification Course (in-classroom or e-Learning) and pass and AAFM India Examination	• Registration fee is NILL • Membership fee is INR 5,000/- per year • For the 1st year, no CPD required. To maintain active and "membership-in-good-standing" status, 30 CPD hours are required (see CPD program details)	• All the above • Use of professional designation in business correspondences, letterhead and cards (i.e. CWM™) • On-line membership portal access
Fellow (highest distinction)	• Open to Certified / Professional / Senior Members from the industry who have a minimum of 10 years of experience at senior managerial level. • Submit a dissertation of 10,000 to 15,000 words, on a relevant subject approved by AAFM™ Board of Standards. • Certified Members must be able to demonstrate that they have contributed significantly to the progress of the AAFM India (eg. articles, AAFM India competency standards; peer review of AAFM India course materials, AAFM India course lectures, AAFM India course guest speakers, etc.) • Be nominated by two current Fellows of AAFM India justifying the nomination • A formal review process will be undertaken by the AAFM India Board of Standards	• Registration Fee of INR 3000/- (1 time fee) • Fellows are required to comply with CPD requirements as with Certified Members • Annual membership fee of INR 5000/- is waived for the 1st year upon qualifying as a Fellow, thereafter, it is the same as Certified Member	• All the above • Use of "AAFM India “Fellow" in business correspondences, letterheads and cards • Exclusive invitations to events hosted by AAFM India • Exclusive "Fellow" membership benefits