DSU FINANCE CLUB

Club Mission

The DSU Finance Club is dedicated to helping students deepen their understanding of finance by providing resources, experiences, and opportunities that go beyond the individual. Our goal is to add real value to our members—through workshops, guest speakers, competitions, and networking events that students might not be able to access on their own. We maintain an open-door policy and welcome anyone curious about finance; we strive to make complex financial topics accessible, engaging, and relevant to students of all levels. 

Our Core Initiatives

The DSU Finance Club focuses on: 

  • Guidance for new & experienced finance students. 

  • Making financial topics accessible: FHSA, TFSA, RRSP, mortgages, and more. 

  • Writing & preparing for inter-university investment pitch competitions. 

  • How to create stock & portfolio pitches for professional settings. 

  • Networking events, including interacting with industry professionals & fellow students. 

  • Guest speakers & workshops. 

  • Courses, certifications, and other financial tools: the CSC exam, CFA designation, Applying AI to finance. 

  • Douglas finance courses: insights & resources. 

Activities & Events

Each semester, we offer events for both new and experienced people in the field of finance; take these opportunities to enjoy and learning about finance in events both large and small. 

Upcoming Events: 

  • Event: Artificial Intelligence in Finance, Part I 

    Date:  Monday, 30 October, 2025 

    Time:  4-6PM  

    Location:  AOT 911 

    Campus:  Anvil Office Tower, New Westminster Campus  

    Register Here:  Click here to register for AI in Finance Part 1! 

    Description: Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of finance — from data analysis to decision-making. But to make AI work for you, you need to know how to ask the right questions. 

    🧠 Join us for a hands-on skills workshop where you’ll learn to: 
    ✅ Write powerful prompts for financial analysis & reporting 
    ✅ Boost productivity using AI tools 
    ✅ Understand how AI is transforming finance 

  • Event: CFA Information Session 

    Date:  Monday, 3 November, 2025 

    Time:  4-6PM  

    Location:  AOT 910/911 

    Campus:  Anvil Office Tower, New Westminster Campus 

    Register Here:  Click here to register for CFA Information Session! 

    Description: Join us for our CFA Information Session to learn what it takes to earn the globally recognized Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 Designation and explore career paths in finance. 

    Featuring: Michael Mak, CFA — Economist at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), leading housing market analysis in B.C. 

    Thilina Ukawatta, CFA, FCCA (UK) — Financial and tax consultant at TRUTAX.ca, specializing in cross-border tax and financial planning. 

    Katie Gibson, CFA — Associate Portfolio Manager at Seymour Investment Management, with prior experience at RBC Dominion Securities and focusing on portfolio strategy & investment research.    

Membership Details: How to Get Involved 

Contact Information 

Questions or other inquiries? E-mail us at: financeclub@thedsu.ca. 

Our Team: The Club’s Executive Leadership 

  • President: Chris Manary  

  • Chief Marketing Officer: Mandy Pratama 

  • Event Coordinator: Anne Terry  

Location 

Announcements for event locations will be made by email, WhatsApp, and Instagram. 

Choose how you receive event location notifications: 

Club Information

LOCATION - New Westminster

Contact

PRESIDENTS
Chris Manary 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our club is open to all Douglas College students, not just finance students. We offer events for people with no finance background that are interested in learning, while also offering events for students with a focus in Finance. 

  • The DSU Accounting Club runs a yearly Tax Clinic. Learn more here: Tax Filing 

  • Our club doesn’t offer personal investment or financial advice. Our role is inform, not to make decisions for you. We simply aim to make finance accessible to non-finance students and finance students alike so you can make an informed decision. 

  • We share reliable, beginner-friendly financial information along with practical tips to spot potential scams. We aim to build awareness, but we don’t provide personal advice. While our events are a great starting point, they aren’t a substitute for professional advice; there are always risks associated with investing & finance, so we encourage you to stay cautious, do your own research, and consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions. 

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