Sophie Macon 
New to CFP exams, or simply need the latest key CFP exam dates? Here’s a neat summary of all the upcoming CFP test dates in the US, so that you can register early to get lower registration fees. We have included a handy frequently asked questions (FAQ) section too, to answer any CFP registration questions …
Feeling like you’re running out of time? OK, calm down and take a few deep breaths. For whatever reason, perhaps you’ve now find yourself way behind schedule with a few more weeks to the CFA exams, and you can’t finish your revision in time. What should you do? What areas to focus on if I don’t have …
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2025’s curriculum. CFA exams are tough, we get it. We have gone through them ourselves. Quantitative Methods is the foundation you need to get right for the rest of the topics. That’s why we created our Cheat Sheets to help your review sessions and refresh your …
Aside from career progression and salary information, one of the main considerations for potential CFP candidates to embark on the qualification is the CFP pass rates. It is a common question we get asked when our readers compare between CFP vs CFA. CFP exam difficulty matters in the overall decision making too. An exam that …
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2025’s curriculum. Although a relatively small topic weight, CFA Level 1 Corporate Issuers is one of those topics that is highly interlinked with Financial Statement Analysis and Quantitative Methods, therefore mastering this relatively light topic should pay dividends (sorry) for your overall exam. To help you …
When evaluating the benefits of the CFA charter, we quite often come to the discussion on whether CFA is a good return on investment. Whilst the return part of the equation is subjective and trickier to estimate (as the potential gains depends on various factors unique to you), the monetary cost is more predictable with a …
ESG investing is one of the big asset management trends, driven by the increasing financial relevance of ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors, better ESG data, growing investor demand and regulatory pressure. This is creating a strong demand not just for portfolio managers – but finance professionals in general – with practical ESG expertise to …
Previously known as Claritas, the Investment Foundations Program by CFA Institute was paused in December 2021 for a product refresh. Since then, a new, enhanced version of the Investment Foundations Certificate was launched globally. With the same educational objective as before, it now has an enhanced, self-paced online experience, requiring only 60-90 hours of study …
Whether you are new to FRM exams, or a seasoned Part 2 candidate, here’s a handy summary of all the key FRM exam dates you need to know, as your FRM registration date affects the exam fees you pay. And a nice frequently asked questions (FAQ) section too, to answer any FRM registration questions you …
