Biography
Pankaj Sharma leads capital markets policy for CFA Institute in India. In his role, he is responsible for advocating policy positions on issues that affect Indian capital markets and stakeholders across a broad spectrum including corporate governance parameters, sustainability topics, use of technology and retail participation in capital markets, impact of demographic influences, and other relevant local factors for markets. He has more than 20 years of experience in financial services. Before joining CFA Institute, Sharma was an award-winning and globally rated equity analyst covering a diverse set of sectors in India and international markets for many global investment banks. He is also a published author on topics at the intersection of economy, society, and technology with globally recognized brands including Bloomsbury and Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
Retail investors in India’s derivatives market face heavy losses amid rising speculation, finfluencer advice risks, and increased regulatory scrutiny. CFA Institute urges stronger oversight, education, and focus on market integrity.