finance career path

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 work is incredibly varied and rewarding, meaning it can appeal to many different people with a range of talents. A good grasp of numbers is key to working in finance, and if you have this …

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CFA entry requirements

CFA Entry Requirements: A Detailed Overview

There are currently more than 190,000 individuals CFA charterholders globally, and this number is only expected to increase. The first step of becoming a CFA charterholder is to register for CFA Level 1. This brings up a handful of important questions: If you’re considering the CFA Program, check the list below to ensure you meet …

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garp scr exam guide

GARP SCR Certificate: A Handy Beginner’s Guide

One of the key lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic is that we must react swiftly to high probability, high impact risks โ€” 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 …

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cfp career path

CFP Career Paths: A Master Guide

If I knew about financial planning as a potential career path years ago whilst at university, I probably would have chosen to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) instead of a short lived, unsustainable career in investment banking. Why? It’s because to me, a CFP career is highly flexible, combined with a good mix of …

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CFA Institutes methodology for determining Minimum Passing Score MPS

FRM Minimum Passing Score: Our Best Estimates So Far

[Updated for Nov 2024 results. Help our FRM MPS research by submitting your Part 1 and Part 2 results!] Not to be confused with pass rates, GARP does not release FRM minimum passing score information to candidates. We understand GARP’s reasons for doing this, as FRM candidates should aim to acquire the necessary knowledge as …

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cfa vs caia comparison

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 Specialized Pathways, as they both target investment and financial professionals. However, there are differences in global recognition, breadth and depth of topics studied, career focus and exam difficulty. They could even be a complementary set …

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