Established in 1959, CFA Institute is the global nonprofit association of investment professionals that offers a range of educational programs for its members, candidates, investors, employers, institutions and press. It provides a certificate in investment performance measurement program. The institute also enrolls more than 96,000 members in the CFA program. It monitors professional conduct statements, media reports and public complaints and information. The institute publishes financial journals, magazines, newsletters, practice handbooks, and research and position papers. The institute conducts several conferences on economics, corporate finance, equity investment, portfolio, private health, risk and quantitative management topics. CFA Institute maintains a location in Charlottesville, Va.