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The 2024 Recommended CFA Reading List For Candidates

19 Dec 2023

Study Break

Note: This is a reading list for candidates that are looking for an engaging read while enhancing their knowledge for the CFA exams and investment management. These books are not curriculum readings and are not intended act as preparation material for the CFA exams. Looking for some new year reading? Why not read something entertaining and educational? We have collated a simple CFA reading list to help solidify readers grasp on finance, but at the same time be a fun and engaging read. ...

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CFA and FRM: Best Way to Get Both Quickly

14 Dec 2023

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3, FRM

When looking to boost my financial expertise and qualifications, I went through what was a fairly common dilemma a few years ago: CFA or FRM? My question was then: why not both CFA ...

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Why Getting Laid Off Was The Best Thing That Happened to My Career

5 Dec 2023

Career Advice

Besides studying, career advice and experiences are also a very important part of exam candidates' lives. Today, I wanted to share one of the most significant events in my career, and how this ...

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Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC): Our Useful Guide

1 Dec 2023

ESG

The demand for more sustainable, responsible and impact (SRI) investing options is real, even at the retail investor level: Thanks to a stricter definition of what constitutes sustainable investing in the US, these assets ...

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CFA Institute Evolves: 6 Big Changes to the CFA Program

26 Nov 2023

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

In the past few years, the CFA Program has undergone some pretty big changes. From a radical change in exam schedules to a shift to computer-based testing (CBT), the CFA Program has evolved ...

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CFA® Exam Meme Challenge: Every Friends Episode in Season 3

23 Nov 2023

Study Break

Here are the meme-fied seasons so far: Season 1 ∙ Season 2 ∙ Season 3 We're into the third season of my journey to CFA-memefy every Friends episode. Bring on Season 3! As a reminder, here are the ...

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2024 Asset Management Outlook: 4 Important Trends That Affect Future Jobs

22 Nov 2023

Career Advice, ESG

Worried about your job in the current climate? Instead of worrying, having an insight to what the future may hold for your industry may help alleviate stress on job security and more importantly – ...