Sophie Macon

  • CFA

CFA Level 1 Derivatives: Our Cheat Sheet

Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2025’s curriculum. Derivatives. Perhaps no single word has a greater ability…

5 months ago
  • Career Advice

Digital Assets & the Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance Careers

As blockchain technology continues to gain traction, the world of finance is witnessing a paradigm shift. Digital assets, once considered…

5 months ago
  • Career Advice

EFFAS Digital Assets & MiCA (DiAM) Course: A Comprehensive Guide

Digital assets, driven by blockchain technology, are revolutionizing industries across the board, including finance, art, and technology. To stay competitive…

5 months ago
  • CFA

CFA Ethics: Top 10 Tips To Nail This [All Levels]

The Ethical and Professional Standards section is challenging for most CFA candidates given the more subjective nature of the topic…

5 months ago
  • ESG

Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC): Our Useful Guide

The demand for more sustainable, responsible and impact (SRI) investing options is real, even at the retail investor level: Thanks…

5 months ago
  • FRM

FRM Minimum Passing Score: Our Best Estimates So Far

[Updated for May 2024 results. Help our FRM MPS research by submitting your Part 1 and Part 2 results!] Not…

6 months ago
  • CFA

CFA Level 1 Fixed Income: Our Cheat Sheet

Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2024 and 2025’s curriculum. Fixed Income is a central topic in…

6 months ago
  • CFA

CFA Level 2 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

Congrats on passing Level 1, and welcome to CFA Level 2! Unfortunately, the CFA Level 2 exam is a different beast, with…

7 months ago
  • CFA

9 Insider Tips to Pass CFA Level 2 in 4 Months

Despite more frequent exam slots per year with computer based exams, it still takes 5-7 weeks for CFA Level 1…

10 months ago
  • FRM

When Are FRM Exam Results Released?

Waiting for FRM exam results can be an anxious experience. This isn't quite helped by the latest vague guidance by…

10 months ago