Zaira Melero Appointed President of EU Steering Committee for CFA Institute

Portfolio - People | Mar 12, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A

Zaira Melero has been appointed as the new president of the EU Steering Committee of the CFA Institute, an organisation representing investment professionals worldwide. This appointment marks a significant step as the committee comprises representatives from 26 CFA societies across Europe and works closely with the CFA Institute's Advocacy division. In her previous role, Melero chaired the Advocacy Committee of CFA Society Spain, where she made impactful contributions to various initiatives and collaboration efforts with European regulators. Her new role will involve strategic mandates for 2025-2029 aimed at enhancing the CFA Institute's influence and visibility with European institutions. The key focus areas include financial innovation, youth participation in financial markets, and addressing contemporary financial challenges. Her appointment is seen as an opportunity to unify the voice of CFA societies across Europe and strengthen connections with global strategies. Olivier Fines, Director of Advocacy and Capital Markets Policy Research at CFA Institute, expressed confidence in Melero's leadership and strategic vision for fostering meaningful collaboration and legislative representation.

Sectors

Finance and Investment
Regulatory Compliance

Geography

Spain – The article mentions CFA Society Spain and Zaira Melero, who is based in Spain.
European Union – The EU Steering Committee operates in the European Union, influencing financial regulatory frameworks and market policies across EU member states.

Industry

Finance and Investment – The CFA Institute and the EU Steering Committee are involved in advocacy and policy development for financial markets, making this classification relevant.
Regulatory Compliance – Zaira Melero's role in Regulatory Compliance & Conduct at PagoNxt Payments ties into the broader regulatory focus of her new appointment.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Zaira Melero	New President of the EU Steering Committee	People	Responsible for leading the EU Steering Committee and enhancing CFA Institute’s strategy and influence in European financial markets.
CFA Institute	Advocacy and Policy Development Entity	Organization	A global association representing chartered investment professionals and focusing on financial market advocacy and standards.
Luis Buceta	President of CFA Society Spain	People	Highlights the contributions and leadership qualities of Zaira Melero in her past roles.
Olivier Fines	Director of Advocacy and Capital Markets Policy Research	People	Expresses support and outlines the strategic goals with Zaira Melero's leadership at the EU Steering Committee.
PagoNxt Payments	Employer in Regulatory Compliance	Company	The fintech arm of Grupo Santander where Zaira Melero is responsible for Regulatory Compliance & Conduct.