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CFA reading lists

The 2024 Recommended CFA Reading List For Candidates

Zee Tan

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 Institute Evolves: 6 Big Changes to the CFA Program

Zee Tan

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

Neil Harkness

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

Sophie Macon

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 – ...

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CFA Level 1 Quantitative Methods: Our Cheat Sheet

Sophie Macon

20 Nov 2023

CFA, CFA Level 1

Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2023’s curriculum. CFA exams are tough, we get it. We have gone through them ourselves. Quantitative Methods is the foundation you need to get right ...

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CFA® Exam Meme Challenge: Memefying Every Friends Episode in Season 1

Zee Tan

16 Nov 2023

Study Break

Here are the meme-fied seasons so far: Season 1 ∙ Season 2 ∙ Season 3 ​ For CFA exam study breaks, I either watched an episode of Friends, or, er, created dank memes. ​ ​So when I was deciding what ...

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When Are CAIA Exam Results Released? And Other FAQs

Sophie Macon

10 Nov 2023

CAIA

It can be a nail-biting experience waiting for your CAIA exam results, and even more so if you don't know when results are announced. While CAIA Association provides reasonably accurate time guidance of ...