Sophie Macon 
Your resume is one of the first things a potential recruiter sees in the hiring process. And first impressions do matter, especially when it comes to convincing them to invite you for an interview. If you’re relatively new to job hunting, this guide will provide actionable resume tips and tricks that increases your chances of getting …
Investing your time and energy in years of dedicated study and work experience is a typical route towards professional career success. In many finance careers, there is often a clear hierarchy leading to an ultimate management role with a highly lucrative salary. Learning how to get promoted at work is therefore crucial, but why do …
FRM exams are offered 3 times annually (May, August, November) for both Part 1 and Part 2. See key FRM exam dates in the summary table further below. Registration opens 2 months before early deadline: Dec 1 (May exam), Mar 1 (Aug exam), May 1 (Nov exam). Early registration saves $200 (ends ~2 months before …
Here’s a proper guide on all the relevant FRM fees you really need to budget for both Parts of the FRM exams. First, we are going to dive straight into the total cost of FRM exams (and its assumptions). Then, we will delve into the details of the 5 main types of costs, before finally discussing money-saving …
Planning your asset management career for 2026 and beyond? Understanding where the industry is heading matters more than where it’s been. Global assets under management are projected to reach $160 trillion by 2028, growing at 7% annually. But this growth masks major shifts: alternatives will capture 57% of revenues, AI is eliminating routine analyst work, …
ESG investing continues growing despite recent market volatility. Investors and companies increasingly demand professionals with sustainable finance knowledge, creating career opportunities for those with ESG credentials. CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate (formerly Certificate in ESG Investing) offers a practical, affordable way to add ESG expertise to your skillset. Developed by CFA UK in 2019 and now …
Finance offers some of the highest-paying careers available, but compensation comes with trade-offs that many candidates don’t fully consider until they’re years into demanding roles. The sector is incredibly varied — from stable accounting positions with reasonable hours to intense investment banking roles paying $150,000+ in year one but demanding 80-hour weeks. Understanding which finance …
CFA Level 2 fails more candidates than Level 1. The pass rate is 39% versus Level 1’s 43%, but the bigger issue is the format change—vignettes instead of standalone questions. Most candidates fail because they use the same study approach that worked for Level 1. Reading materials once, doing practice questions, showing up on exam …
Wealth management offers something rare in finance: seven-figure earning potential without investment banking hours. Senior wealth managers at top firms earn $500K to $5M+ annually, working 50-60 hour weeks instead of the 80-100 hours typical in investment banking. The catch? It takes 8-15 years to reach that level, and your income depends entirely on building …
I made a critical mistake during my Level 3 exam—three whole constructed-response questions left with just 15 minutes remaining. What I did next salvaged a pass, and it’s a lesson every Level 3 candidate should know before exam day. CFA Level 3 is different from Levels 1 and 2. Half the exam is essay format …