Sophie Macon 
The TI BA II Plus is the preferred calculator for CFA, FRM, and CAIA candidates. For optimal performance, set your decimals to 9 (Floating), use AOS mode for algebraic order, and ensure P/Y is set to 1. These settings reduce calculation errors and save critical seconds during time-pressured exams. Speed and accuracy matter for the …
With a reputation for offering some of the best salaries in the financial sector, a hedge fund career is one that’s coveted by many professionals. With opportunities for progression, that’s often a little more unstructured than some financial careers, it’s safe to say that talented individuals can build a rewarding career in hedge fund management. …
One of the key lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic is that we must react swiftly to high probability, high impact risks. And delays are costly. The climate is changing. And the risks from climate change are only going to rise over the foreseeable future. As climate risk management continues to develop towards being a discrete job title, managing climate …
A career in private equity (PE) is one of the most interesting opportunities for those who already possess a passion for finance and who enjoy growing and building up a business in the long-term. Not only is this an extremely dynamic position, it can also be extremely rewarding both in terms of compensation as well …
Risk management in finance is essentially the practice of minimizing a firm’s downside exposure, through identifying, analyzing and managing acceptable levels of uncertainties in a firm’s day-to-day operations. With increasing global instability and uncertainty, risk managers are in high demand globally as corporations seek to differentiate themselves as long term winners. Given the breadth of …
The global financial services market is expected to grow from $36 trillion in 2025 to $51 trillion in 2030, recording a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. To support this growth, the demand for highly-qualified finance professionals is expected to increase in the next 5 years. Interested in a career in finance, but unsure which …
Passing FRM Part 2 is genuinely harder than the pass rate suggests. The November 2025 pass rate was 50% – but every candidate in that room had already passed Part 1. You are not competing against first-timers. You are competing against people who know what they are doing. FRM Part 2 is a different exam …
FRM Part 1 has a pass rate of 45-58%. That means roughly half of all candidates sitting any given window do not pass – and these are mostly intelligent, motivated finance professionals who studied hard. The difference between passing and failing is rarely raw intelligence. It is strategy: This FRM Part 1 study guide gives …
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 …
If you’re exploring a career in accounting, chances are you’ve heard the CPA talked about like it’s non-negotiable. It isn’t, for everyone. But for the roles it’s built for, public accounting, audit, tax, and finance leadership, it’s genuinely one of the highest-ROI credentials available in the profession. The honest answer: it depends on where you …