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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 of obtaining CFA after MBA graduation. The CFA society of my region spoke to my class the first semester in, and I was intrigued, but did I need it? What exactly would it do for me? I’m sure you have thought these exact same questions. After graduating from ...

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CFA Requirements: How to Become A CFA Charterholder

Zee Tan

29 Mar 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3, Exam Day & Results

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 ...

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Fintech Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon

28 Mar 2024

Career Advice

The word “fintech” is a blend of the phrase "financial technology". Fintech involves the use of cutting-edge solutions in order to support traditional banking services, to offer new, faster services needed in the ...

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CFA Scholarships: How to Successfully Get Them

Alexander Law

27 Mar 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

Aside from the time commitment, there is a considerable cost to pursuing the CFA charter, especially for students. Level 1 enrollment and registration fees alone can be as high as $1,600, not including any third-party ...

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Finance Career Change: Plan Your Finance Career Switch With Our Free Tool

Sophie Macon

27 Mar 2024

Career Advice

Did you know that 66% of employed CFA candidates globally are looking to change some aspect of their careers? 😲 Career changes can be hard as your pitch has to highlight why your career path so ...

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Get Your Free, Customized CAIA Study Planner Now

Zee Tan

26 Mar 2024

CAIA

"Love the (study planner), it's been instrumental in my exam prep... You're genuinely a life saver!" Tom Flavahan "My first stop (after registering for the CAIA exams) was reading articles on your website and downloading ...

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The CFA Syllabus, Explained With Two Cows

Zee Tan

24 Mar 2024

Study Break

Ever feel that the CFA syllabus is a little incomprehensible at times? Every topic makes sense when you’re going through it, but for me, it’s difficult to recall at short notice what each topic ...