Zee Tan 
The world of finance is ever-evolving, with alternative investments moving from niche to mainstream. For CFA charterholders, the question often arises: what’s the next step to specialize in the complex, yet lucrative, world of private markets and alternatives? A common answer to that is CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) designation, a 2-level exam specializing in …
“I am very grateful to 300Hours with special mention to Zee and his team. They have designed the perfect tool to self-study SQE1. With their SQE study planner I created my own study plan covering each point from the SRA syllabus that they have included in the tool. It’s just amazing!” Alejandra, SQE1 “My first …
After a long and hard job search, you’ve gotten yourself a job offer. Congrats! But how do you know if it’s a good one? It’s crucial to know how to evaluate a job offer first, before deciding whether you can negotiate for something better. Deciding to accept a job can be a big decision, and …
“Loved the tool, it was instrumental in my L3 exam prep as it was for L1 and L2. You’re genuinely a life saver! I thankfully managed to go 3/3 in the CFA Program in the space of two years and the study planner was a big help in doing this.“ Tom Flahavan, CFA L3 candidate …
For those of you considering the CFA charter, today we will cover exactly what you will need to do in order to obtain and earn the right to use the CFA charter, in fine details – a complete guide on all the CFA requirements you need to be a CFA charterholder. So all you need to do …
I got into exercising a bit more a few years ago. While I’ve now become a lot more sedentary compared to my fitness peak, I still maintain a fairly active lifestyle, if I do say so myself. Restarting my exam preparation threatened to have a huge impact on my exercise levels, even though I’ve always …
Today, I want to share one simple yet effective technique on how to be more disciplined in your studies and life, that you can implement right away. It all started a few years ago, when I spent a significant amount of time in San Francisco for work. For me at least, San Fran was a …
Here are the meme-fied seasons so far: Season 1 ∙ Season 2 ∙ Season 3 For CFA exam study breaks, I either watched an episode of Friends, or, er, created dank memes. So when I was deciding what to contribute to 300 Hours, the choice was obvious: combine my two unholy pastimes and see what happens. Behold, the …
While there currently is no technology that I know of to replace studying (now there’s a dream!), there are some apps and resources that make studying for CFA exams easier. I am going to share some of my favorite CFA apps with you that will help you prepare for the CFA exam rather than procrastinate. …
Juggling work, life and studying for exams is pretty tough, especially if you have a young family. It can feel near impossible to make time to look after yourself when you’re trying to ‘do it all’, which can lead to exam burn out. Despite sleeping enough and eating right, I remember finding the constant routine …