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6 Clear Steps on How to Change Careers Successfully

The pandemic has prompted a career rethink for many of us, with 60% of UK workers planning a career change. As we see in our forum discussions, there’s a diverse set of people from various backgrounds looking to make that career change into specific areas in finance. You are not alone. Whether it’s fixed income, asset management, equity research, trading, investment …

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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 a niche domain, are now emerging as a major player in the financial ecosystem.  With the rise of cryptocurrencies, blockchain-based marketplaces, and decentralized finance, existing finance professionals and those entering the industry need to be …

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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 in this rapidly evolving landscape, finance professionals must embrace this paradigm shift and seize the immense potential it offers. In response to this, EFFAS has recently launched a unique program designed to equip finance professionals …

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Why Is ESG Important? Which Careers Benefit From It?

Finance careers can be lucrative and open up a wide range of professional opportunities. However, it is also important to realize that specific sectors such as investments are affected by much more than fiscal trends and longitudinal share performance alone. The modern financial community is now placing greater emphasis on other factors in order to …

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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 Global Association of Risk Professional (GARP): Once an exam window closes, GARP scores the exams in a timely fashion. Candidates are notified when their results are available in their GARP candidate portal. GARP on when …

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CPA Exam Dates & Score Release: Your 2025 Master Plan

The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam isn’t easy. You know that. What you need is clear, actionable information to navigate it. That includes understanding CPA exam dates and knowing when your score release will happen. This guide cuts through the noise, giving you a direct roadmap for the next CPA exam schedule. We’ll cover testing …

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FRM vs PRM: Which risk management certification is better?

Financial risk managers play an invaluable role in maintaining a company’s fiscal health by seeking to identify, analyze and address the risks associated with a company’s business operations. Today, the profession is highly valued, with median annual salaries of $128K in the US, going up to $200K+ for top 10% of risk management professionals. For …

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