Sophie Macon

  • CFA

CFA Level 1: How to Prepare & Pass CFA in 18 Months

How does one obtain the CFA charter as quickly as possible? Assuming consecutive passes (big assumption), the average time to pass…

5 months ago
  • CFA

CFA Level 2: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months

CFA Level 2 is often cited as the most difficult CFA level to handle, although the debate rages on. I…

5 months ago
  • CFA

CFA Level 3: How to Prepare & Pass CFA in 18 Months

I made a rookie mistake in my Level 3 exam years ago, with 3 whole constructed-response questions left to do…

5 months ago
  • Career Advice

Is Finance A Good Career Path?

Finance is often seen as a lucrative career option, but there is more to it than money. This line of…

5 months ago
  • CAIA

What’s The Total CAIA Fees? A Useful Estimate

​Here’s a straightforward guide on all the relevant CAIA fees you really need to budget for both levels of the CAIA exams.…

5 months ago
  • CFA

CFA vs CAIA: Which Is Superior? Or Do Both?

CFA and CAIA designations can appear very similar at first sight, especially since the introduction of the CFA Level 3…

5 months ago
  • ESG

EFFAS’ Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA): Our Epic Guide

ESG investing is one of the big asset management trends, driven by the increasing financial relevance of ESG (environmental, social…

5 months ago
  • CFA

CFA Last Week Prep: 10 To-Dos Before Exam Day

The week before CFA Level 1 must feel pretty daunting, as it still feels the same for most Level 2…

5 months ago
  • CFA

CFA Professional Conduct Investigation: A Clear Guide

As a CFA candidate, you may have heard occasional horror stories about some candidates being subjected to CFA Professional Conduct…

5 months ago
  • Career Advice

Research Analyst Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

From a broad perspective, the role of research analyst can be used to describe any individual who collects and interprets…

5 months ago