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Top 12 Best Finance Movies for CFA Candidates

mikey

8 Mar 2024

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“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 weird. I was never liked to watch films about my own industry – it felt like an extension of work. I never understood my doctor friends’ fascination about House, for example. But after watching one, I was hooked. Yes, financial movies weren’t necessarily always spot-on with their technical ...

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When Are FRM Exam Results Released?

Sophie Macon

6 Mar 2024

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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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Comic: The 12 Steps to Answering A CFA Practice Question

mikey

25 Feb 2024

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If you’re taking the CFA exams soon, you must be pretty tired of studying by now. (Here’s how to prevent CFA burnout, by the way.) Although we mostly write articles here at 300Hours, I ...

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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 ...

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The 2024 Recommended CFA Reading List For Candidates

Zee Tan

19 Dec 2023

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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 ...

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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

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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 ...