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CAIA Stackable Program: Level 1 Exemption for CFA Charterholders

Zee Tan

6 Apr 2024

CAIA

If you're considering alternative courses like CAIA after CFA exams, you're in luck. CAIA Association - the leader in the alternative investment education space - has some updates on its CAIA Stackable Credential Program, which is jointly developed with CFA Institute. In essence, CAIA Stackable program lets CFA charterholders waive CAIA Level 1 and move directly to CAIA Level 2. With alternative investments sector expected to grow fast in the next 5 years, obtaining the CAIA charter with just 1 exam ...

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The Best Tip on How to Study Effectively for Exams In A Short Time

Zee Tan

5 Apr 2024

Study Motivation

We all have a limited amount of time in a day to prepare for our finance exams. Wouldn't it be great if we all knew how to study effectively for exams in a ...

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15 Natural Brain Foods for Studying and Exams

Sophie Macon

4 Apr 2024

Study Motivation

When preparing for my CFA exams years ago, I often wondered if there are brain foods for studying that improved my concentration. This resulted in some experiments and changes in my food intake. And ...

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CFA Work Experience Requirements: A Crystal Clear Guide

Zee Tan

2 Apr 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

Did you know that there has been some changes to the CFA work experience guidelines that affect both CFA program enrollment criteria and CFA charter applications? And what does 'relevant' work experience really mean ...

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Passed CFA Level 3? Now What?

Zee Tan

1 Apr 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

Just received your CFA Level 3 results? We hope it's good news. Commiserations to those who did not pass, you've worked so hard on this so far, do take some time to overcome your ...

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CFA vs MBA: Which Is Better for Your Career?

Zee Tan

31 Mar 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

If you currently or aspire to work in finance, and have evaluated if MBA is worth it to you, a natural follow up comparison question could be: CFA vs MBA which is better for ...

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Why Pursuing CFA After MBA Is A Better Idea

Alex Van Noord

30 Mar 2024

Career Advice, CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

I recently graduated with my Masters in Business Administration. Finance classes were by and far my favorite, and after gaining work experience as an intern in investor relations, I flirted with the idea ...