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CFA Entry Requirements: A Detailed Overview
15 Aug 2024
There are currently more than 190,000 individuals CFA charterholders globally, and this number is only expected to increase. The first step of becoming a CFA charterholder is to register for CFA Level 1. This brings up a handful of important questions: What are the current CFA entry requirements? Are there any CFA eligibility criteria or prerequisites that needs to be satisfied in order sit for a CFA exam? What are the requirements to become a CFA charterholder? And what potential benefits can those ...
Why Pursuing CFA After MBA Is A Better Idea
15 Aug 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 ...
10 Ways To Improve Your CFA Practice Exam Scores Now
15 Aug 2024
We are nearly there candidates – it’s CFA practice exam season! You might be worried that your scores aren’t high enough. Candidates should be targeting a consistent practice exam score of at least 65% ...
CFA Level 1 Eligibility: Undergrads Can Now Start A Year Earlier
14 Aug 2024
CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1
Just in care you're not aware: back in Nov 2022, CFA Institute had expanded the CFA Level 1 eligibility for the program. This means that students with two years remaining in their undergrad ...
CAIA Exam: What Is Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst?
12 Aug 2024
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 ...
How To Get Promoted at Work: The Ultimate Guide
11 Aug 2024
Investing your time and energy in years of dedicated study and work experience is a typical route towards professional career success. In many finance careers, there is often a clear hierarchy leading to ...
CFA Last Minute Preparation: How to Cram Efficiently
9 Aug 2024
Feeling like you’re running out of time? OK, calm down and take a few deep breaths. For whatever reason, perhaps you’ve now find yourself way behind schedule with a few more weeks to the CFA ...