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What it's like to be part of The Investment Society?

Members of The Investment Society, both at the Non-Executive and Executive levels, can bridge the gap between literature and practice with opportunities to expand their core understanding of finance and explore pathways to achieve success academically, professionally, and even into retirement.

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member Requirements

What do Investment Society Members do?

There are no specific requirements to be part of The Investment Society other than being a student at the University of Canterbury.  Admittance to the Society is free and once part of the Society, members have full access to our calendar year of events which comprise a number of practical-based workshops, academic tutorials, competitions, career-based networking events, and social events.

Members can be part of the Society both at the Non-Executive and Executive levels.

5,000+

Young Investors

100+

Yearly Events

25

Sponsorships

We fund the future

We aim to provide students with the foundational knowledge required to make decisions now that ultimately result in a more financially assured future.

In recent years, we have expanded into various areas including academic tutorials, practical workshops to give our members more industry knowledge and skills, Women in Finance initiatives to promote and celebrate diversity, and social events to build meaningful relationships.

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Volunteer

The Investment Society operates as a not-for-profit organization.  Through our network both within the University and Industry, we are fortunate enough to be sponsored by leading organizations that give us the capability to achieve our mission of educating the next generation on financial literacy to address inequality.

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From building foundational skills to life-long relationships, The Investment Society aims to have a meaningful impact within the University of Canterbury ecosystem, and as we expand, the broader Canterbury community.

a message from the board

THE INVESTMENT SOCIETY WAS FOUNDED IN 2014 BY DYLAN AVERY

“The Investment Society at the University of Cantebury of New Zealand funds philanthropic ventures towards equality in financial literacy.”
Dylan Avery - Investment Professional

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