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CAIA Exam: What Is Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst?

Sophie Macon

6 May 2024

CAIA

The demand for alternative investments is expected to rise. According to Blackrock, their institutional clients currently allocate an average of 25% of their portfolios towards alternatives, which is expected to rise to between 30-40%, whereas ordinary investors will increase their alternatives allocation from 3% to 25%. The demand for alternative investment managers is likely to continue to rise in the foreseeable future. If you’re considering a career in alternative investment management, the CAIA exam (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) is worth looking into. This comprehensive ...

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Plan Your CFA Registration With Our Handy Journey Planner

Sophie Macon

5 May 2024

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

There has been a few changes in schedule and frequency to the the CFA exam dates from 2023. For those considering the CFA exams: How do these changes impact the speed of your path to ...

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FRM Salary: Does FRM Certification Increase Your Salary?

Zee Tan

4 May 2024

FRM

Issued by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) designation is a globally recognized qualification that’s designed for risk management professionals. For anyone working in financial risk management, achieving ...

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CFP Exam: How to Become a Certified Financial Planner

Sophie Macon

3 May 2024

CFP

If you're considering a career in finance, financial planning may be an ideal career path as it offers a great work life balance, decent salary with interesting, client-focused analytical work. It's a big ...

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FRM Exam: Our Financial Risk Manager Certification Guide

Sophie Macon

3 May 2024

FRM

Wondering what the FRM certification all about? If you’re keen on a career in risk management, consider the FRM exams by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP): a two-part, self study set of ...

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Financial Planner Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon

2 May 2024

Career Advice

Financial planners help individuals to reach their long term financial goals. From planning for retirement, to offering the structure and strategy needed to enable clients to make the most of their finances, financial ...

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2024 FRM Exam Dates: Important Deadlines You Need To Know

Sophie Macon

1 May 2024

FRM

Whether you are new to FRM exams, or a seasoned Part 2 candidate, here’s a handy summary of all the key FRM exam dates you need to know, as your FRM registration date ...