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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 examinations with global recognition. ​This comprehensive guide is packed with the latest information that will aid your decision making on this qualification. Let's take a look! What is a Financial Risk Manager (FRM)? FRM stands for Financial Risk Manager, and is a professional certification offered by the Global Association of Risk ...

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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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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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9 Insider Tips to Pass CFA Level 2 in 4 Months

Sophie Macon

10 Mar 2024

CFA, CFA Level 2

Despite more frequent exam slots per year with computer based exams, it still takes 5-7 weeks for CFA Level 1 results to be announced. Combine this with the fact that there needs to be ...

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Top 12 Best Finance Movies for CFA Candidates

mikey

8 Mar 2024

Study Break

“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.”  – Audrey Hepburn A while ago I went on a financial-film binge – I watched pretty much anything I could find on the subject, which was ...

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When Are FRM Exam Results Released?

Sophie Macon

6 Mar 2024

FRM

Waiting for FRM exam results can be an anxious experience. This isn't quite helped by the latest vague guidance by Global Association of Risk Professional (GARP): Once an exam window closes, GARP scores the ...

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CFA Curriculum Changes 2024: A Solid Summary

Sophie Macon

8 Jan 2024

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

Note: This article is for the new 2024 curriculum. For next year's info, check out our article on 2025 CFA curriculum changes. The 2024 CFA curriculum is now out for all 3 levels, with ...