Dear Members and Friends,

I am deeply honored to serve as the newly-elected president of the Canadian-Chinese Finance Association (CCFA) for the term 2024-2025. As we reflect on the incredible journey of the past 22 years, it is evident that our organization has evolved into a beacon of excellence, fostering connections and advancing financial knowledge within the Canadian-Chinese community.

Founded in 2001, CCFA has played a pivotal role in establishing a robust network of finance professionals and scholars spanning Canada, China, and beyond. Today, with nearly 5,000 active members and followers, CCFA serves as a dynamic bridge, cultivating key business relationships, identifying promising investment opportunities and promoting high-standard financial education based on industry best practices.

Our success over the years is a testament to the unwavering dedication and tireless efforts of our volunteers, whose commitment has been the cornerstone of our organization. So here is my sincere gratitude to each and every volunteer who has played a part propelling CCFA forward. Your enthusiasm and commitment to organizing events, hosting educational workshops and spearheading mentorship programs have been pivotal in elevating our impact to where it stands today.

I would also like to express my heartfelt appreciation to our sponsors who have steadfastly supported us over the past two decades. Your commitment to our mission has been instrumental in broadening financial knowledge and supporting new graduates and emerging professionals in our community.

Looking ahead, my vision for CCFA is to further elevate Canadian finance professionals by providing access to global markets and professional development opportunities, promoting the exchange of advanced business skills and offering practical job experiences. Together, we aim to enhance leadership capabilities, enrich our global perspective and engage in positive change within our communities.

In conclusion, let us continue to build on the strong foundation laid by those who came before us. Together, we will write the next chapter of CCFA's success story.

Thank you for your trust and support.

Sincerely,

Emily Gu, President, Canadian-Chinese Finance Association

亲爱的加中金融协会会员们，朋友们

我非常荣幸能够当选2024-2025年度加中金融协会（CCFA）的主席。回首过去22年的不凡历程，协会已经成为加拿大华裔社区中金融行业发展的重要推动力和业界人才联动的集聚地。

自2001年成立以来，CCFA一直致力于建立横跨加拿大、中国乃至更广泛地区的金融专业人士和学者的强大网络。迄今为止，协会累计拥有近5,000名活跃会员和关注者。作为一个充满活力的桥梁，CCFA不仅培育了重要商业关系，还识别投资前景，并推动了金融教育的高标准实践。

多年来，协会的成功离不开志愿者的无私奉献和不懈努力。CCFA完全由志愿者运营。在此，我向为协会的成功运作付出努力的每一位志愿者表示最诚挚的感谢。正是因为你们的热情奉献，组织各类活动、举办教育研讨会、推动导师计划，我们才得以斩获如今的行业认可度与影响力。

我还要由衷感谢这二十年来一直支持我们的赞助商。协会承诺将继续助力社群内的新毕业生和移民专业人士提升专业素养，而你们的支持是我们实现这一承诺的坚强后盾。

展望未来，我对CCFA的愿景是“举贤，赋能，聚力”——通过拓宽全球视野，分享商业技能，提供实践机会，不断提升华裔加拿大金融专业人士的水平。

最后，让我们追随前辈的脚印继续努力，共同书写CCFA成功故事的新篇章。

衷心感谢您的信任与支持！致敬

[顾怡]  加中金融协会主席