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Research Analyst Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon

25 Jul 2024

Career Advice

From a broad perspective, the role of research analyst can be used to describe any individual who collects and interprets data, and presents their findings in a clear way to help guide any decisions that need to be made by an organization. In the finance sector, research analysts are usually involved in creating market reports on assets, securities or other investment opportunities for use either internally, such as by an investment bank, or to provide to external clients.  A range of titles ...

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CFA Last Month Preparations: The Elite 8 Point Checklist

Zee Tan

24 Jul 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

What should you be doing for your CFA last month preparations? Especially if it's your first time, and you're not sure what a CFA Level 1 last month study plan looks like? Among all ...

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CFA Level 1 Derivatives: Our Cheat Sheet

Sophie Macon

23 Jul 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1

Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2025’s curriculum. Derivatives. Perhaps no single word has a greater ability to strike fear in the hearts of CFA candidates. The readings on this topic are ...

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4 Powerful Tips For Your Career Progression

Zee Tan

22 Jul 2024

Career Advice

Are you looking to move ahead in your career? Whether it's because you’ve learnt all you can from your job, looking for more money, or simply looking for a change in environment, you're not ...

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CFA Level 3 Essay Questions: How To Self-Grade Accurately

Zee Tan

20 Jul 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

The CFA Level 3 essay questions, also known as the constructed response section, is often a significant challenge to Level 3 candidates.  Our research has also estimated that more than 93% of Level 3 candidates ...

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CFA Practice Pack: A Comprehensive Review

Zee Tan

19 Jul 2024

CFA, How To Study

In the recent years CFA Institute has revised many long-standing aspects of the CFA exam - the shift to computer-based testing, multiple testing sessions in a year, and changes to results reporting. Their latest ...

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Digital Assets & the Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance Careers

Sophie Macon

18 Jul 2024

Career Advice

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 ...