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CAIA Pass Rates: How Difficult Are CAIA Exams?

Sophie Macon

9 May 2024

CAIA

Are you considering CAIA certification? We often get asked how difficult the CAIA exams actually are. While CAIA pass rates and its historical trend is one way to judge this, it can be tricky to compare difficulty between designations such as CAIA vs CFA as well. CAIA exams are tough in the sense that you'll build up deep, specialist knowledge in a narrow topic of alternative investments. Passing CAIA exams is certainly achievable with a proper study plan to track your ...

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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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CFA Exam Day Checklist: What To Bring To CFA Exams

Zee Tan

30 Apr 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

This is the only CFA exam day checklist you need: what to bring, what to expect, what to wear, and everything else – updated for the latest pandemic-related procedures and computer-based exams. Here is ...

TI BA II Plus guide - how to use BA II Plus CFA calculator

TI BA II Plus Guide: How To Use Your Calculator Better

Sophie Macon

28 Apr 2024

CFA, CAIA, FRM, How To Study

Speed and accuracy matter for the CFA, FRM and CAIA exams. It is worth investing some time to learn how to use your calculator more effectively. This Texas Instruments BA II Plus guide is ...