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CFA Investment Foundations Program: A Quick Guide

Sophie Macon

20 Apr 2024

Career Advice

Previously known as Claritas, the Investment Foundations Program by CFA Institute was paused in December 2021 for a product refresh. Since then, a new, enhanced version of the Investment Foundations Certificate was launched globally. With the same educational objective as before, it now has an enhanced, self-paced online experience, requiring only 60-90 hours of study for a small fee. Assuming it is suitable for your career situation and objective, it is something you can even register for right now, study and complete the ...

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CFFP’s Masters in Financial Analysis (MSFA): Our In-Depth Guide

Sophie Macon

19 Apr 2024

Career Advice, CFA

The pandemic has given us all the appreciation of working flexibly whilst still maintaining productivity and a good work life balance. This trend is prevalent in the professional education sector too. The College for ...

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Free CFA Study Materials List [2024 Edition]

Zee Tan

14 Apr 2024

CFA, How To Study

The CFA program is a lot cheaper than other postgraduate qualifications, but hey, every little helps, right? Be careful though – free CFA exam materials floating around the internet can be outdated or inaccurate. ...

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CAIA Stackable Program: Level 1 Exemption for CFA Charterholders

Zee Tan

6 Apr 2024

CAIA

If you're considering alternative courses like CAIA after CFA exams, you're in luck. CAIA Association - the leader in the alternative investment education space - has some updates on its CAIA Stackable Credential Program, ...

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15 Natural Brain Foods for Studying and Exams

Sophie Macon

4 Apr 2024

Study Motivation

When preparing for my CFA exams years ago, I often wondered if there are brain foods for studying that improved my concentration. This resulted in some experiments and changes in my food intake. And ...

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CFA Work Experience Requirements: A Crystal Clear Guide

Zee Tan

2 Apr 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

Did you know that there has been some changes to the CFA work experience guidelines that affect both CFA program enrollment criteria and CFA charter applications? And what does 'relevant' work experience really mean ...

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Passed CFA Level 3? Now What?

Zee Tan

1 Apr 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

Just received your CFA Level 3 results? We hope it's good news. Commiserations to those who did not pass, you've worked so hard on this so far, do take some time to overcome your ...