AAFM® Global Board of Standards
The AAFM® Global Board of Standards is an honorary voluntary board of leading economists, legal scholars, finance executives and academic professionals who create and uphold the standards for AAFM® professional membership and charter certifications worldwide.
The people who set the global standard
The AAFM® Global Board of Standards and Advisory brings together distinguished professionals from across the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Africa to govern certification standards, uphold academic rigour and guide the organisation's global mission.
Professor of Graduate Finance Programmes at EGADE - ITESM, Monterrey Campus. Founder of the AAFM® Latin and South America chapter, bringing the global certification standard to the continent's fastest-growing financial markets.
Chair and CEO of the AAFM® Global Board of Standards. Licensed Counselor of Law and Notary Public based in the United States. The driving force behind AAFM®'s growth into a worldwide board of standards across 151+ countries.
Holder of doctoral and advanced legal qualifications (PhD, JD, LLM, MBA, CWM, MFP, CEC). Oversees honorary academic standards for AAFM®'s Law Certification Programme, ensuring the highest levels of scholarly integrity and professional ethics.
President of AAFM® Asia Standards and Accreditation and Founder of the AAFM® Asia Singapore and China chapters. Instrumental in establishing AAFM®'s certification and training infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region.
AAFM® Global Advisor for the USA and the ACCE Economists network. Principal at Quantum Consultants USA and member of the Royal Society of Fellows Alliance across Africa, the USA and Arabia.
Global Advisor to both AAFM® and AAPM®, with regional responsibilities spanning India, Canada, the Bahamas and the West Indies. Brings extensive expertise in project management, professional certification and international standards across multiple continents.
The Honorary Board of Standards
Beyond the core Global Board, AAFM® maintains an Honorary Board of Standards of 50+ professionals:
- Faculty from leading universities and business schools
- Financial executives, managers, lawyers and judges
- World-renowned financial planning practitioners
- Ten doctorate-level academics on the standards and ethics committee
How the Board Was Established
Founded by executives and academics, the AAFM® Board of Standards is an honorary, voluntary body whose mission is to create and protect the standards for professional membership and charter board certifications. The Board owns the global intellectual property, copyrights, designations and marks used throughout the organisation.
Approved Training Channels
The AAFM® Board of Standards USA recognises over 800 approved and registered training channels worldwide. Only the AAFM® Board of Standards - as the sole certifying authority - issues certifications, designations, awards, research contributions and honours globally.
Governance Note
The AAFM® Global Board of Standards approves accredited schools and colleges (ABA, AACSB, ACBSP, EQUIS and government-recognised programmes). Administrative decisions for global certification and accreditation are solely subject to the company law, operating agreements and bylaws of the organisation. Honorary Advisors, Advisory Council Members and general members cannot legally act or speak for the organisation in any legal capacity.
Global Academic Advisors
AAFM® also maintains a Global Board of Academic Advisors - distinguished faculty from institutions across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa - recognised for contributions to economic and financial scholarship.
Frequently asked questions
The AAFM® Global Board of Standards is an honorary, voluntary board of leading economists, legal scholars, finance executives and academic professionals who create and uphold the standards for AAFM® professional membership and charter certifications worldwide. The Board owns all global intellectual property, copyrights, designations and marks associated with AAFM® and GAFM, and is the sole authority that can issue AAFM® certifications across 151+ countries.
The AAFM® / GAFM Board of Standards sets the curriculum, examination, ethics and continuing professional development requirements for every AAFM® designation. It approves accredited schools and programmes (including ABA, AACSB, ACBSP, EQUIS and government-recognised institutions), oversees the 800+ registered training channels worldwide, and ensures that all certification standards are aligned with international quality benchmarks including ISO 9001 and ISO 29990.
The Board includes distinguished professionals from across the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Key members include Prof. George S. Mentz JD MBA CWM® (Chair & CEO, USA), Prof. Dr. Roberto J. Santillán Salgado (Latin & South America), Carl Thong MBA CWM® MFP (Asia - Singapore & China), Dr. Ciro Martinez II (Honorary Academic Standards), Dr. Ishaq Shafiq PhD (Global Advisor - USA & ACCE Economists) and Dr. Cornell Collins PhD (Global Advisor - India, Canada, Bahamas & West Indies). An Honorary Board of 50+ professionals and ten doctorate-level academics further reinforces academic rigour.
The AAFM® / GAFM Board of Standards is TÜV Austria-accredited and holds ISO 9001 quality certification and ISO 29990 certification for non-formal learning services. It is a Professional Standards Member of the CHEA International Quality Group, a Civil Society Member of the Institute of Credential Excellence (ICE), and a member of ANSI, NOCA and ACBSP. It is also recognised by the United Nations DESA and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.
The AAFM® Global Board of Standards designs and governs the Chartered Economist® (Ch.E®) curriculum, examination and designation criteria. The designation is awarded only to candidates who complete an internationally aligned curriculum, pass the Pearson VUE examination (115 minutes, 55 questions, 50% pass mark, no negative marking, held 10th-20th monthly), and meet the Board's education, experience and ethics requirements. The Ch.E® is recognised in 151+ countries and is the world's first graduate-level economics designation.
Earn a designation backed by the world's most credible board of standards
The Ch.E® and its specialist tracks are designed, governed and awarded by the AAFM® Global Board of Standards - one of the most internationally recognised certification bodies in economics and finance.