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Why Is The CFA Pass Rate So Low & the MPS So High?

Zee Tan

31 Oct 2023

CFA, Exam Day & Results

Since COVID, the CFA pass rate has taken a plunge. Our CFA minimum passing score (MPS) estimates have also indicated an uptick in the MPS. Naturally, candidates are not sure what to make of the changes. Mainly, why is the CFA pass rate so low now? Is the exam actually harder or easier? Should candidates be studying harder? Read on to find out what CFA Institute has said about the CFA low pass rate, and our advice on how best to ...

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CFA Level 1 Alternative Investments: Our Cheat Sheet

Sophie Macon

20 Aug 2023

CFA, CFA Level 1

Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2023’s curriculum. Whilst a relatively smaller topic weight in the overall Level 1 exams, CFA Alternative Investments is an important topic career-wise if you work ...

CFA computer based testing guide

A Super Guide To CFA Computer Based Testing (CBT)

Zee Tan

28 Feb 2023

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

Since the introduction of computer-based testing (CBT) by CFA Institute in 2021, there has been a few minor tweaks, changes and improvements in the candidate experience. Here’s one epic summary of all the new ...

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Kaplan Schweser Launches Certificate in ESG Investing Course (In-Depth Review)

Zee Tan

12 Feb 2023

ESG

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is a rapidly growing practice within institutional investment, accounting for non-financial factors in financial valuation. Investors are incorporating ESG analyses to gain a fuller and more thorough ...

CFA online proctored testing (OPT)

CFA Online Proctored Testing (OPT): A Timely Summary

Sophie Macon

8 Jan 2023

CFA

Since the first mention of CFA online proctored testing (OPT) on 12th Jan 2021, CFA Institute has promptly revealed more information about this online proctored exam option in the last few weeks. Here's a ...

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CFA Institute Responds to FT’s “Falls Off Cliff” Article

Zee Tan

24 Jul 2022

CFA

You may have read an article recently published in the Financial Times (FT) with the headline: "Demand ‘falls off cliff’ for CFA financial analyst qualification". While the FT article reports on the fall of ...

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CFA Apps: Our Top 5 Shortlist

Zee Tan

16 Jul 2022

CFA, How To Study

While there currently is no technology that I know of to replace studying (now there’s a dream!), there are some apps and resources that make studying for CFA exams easier. I am going to ...