in 2020. From 2021 onwards, all examinations were shifted to computer-based testing for the three levels of the CFA program. In March 2021, CFA Institute launched the Certificate in ESG Investing due to the increasing importance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors in socially responsible investing. References External links About the CFA Institute and Charter Analyst societies Business and finance professional associations Companies based in Virginia Organizations established in 1947