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Investment Management Certificate (IMC): A Useful Guide

Sophie Macon

25 Aug 2024

Career Advice

Did you know that in certain situations, the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) can be more suitable than taking on the CFA exams? With over 5,000 exams sat each year, IMC is the most widely-recognised and established qualification of its kind in the UK. The IMC has been used by investment professionals for 25 years, and is taken by staff in leading investment firms in the UK and overseas. This exam is now available globally as well via remote proctoring.​The IMC is the ...

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Should I Be Taking the CFA Without Finance Background?

Zee Tan

24 Aug 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

If you're studying for the CFA without finance background, would that put you at a disadvantage when it comes to passing the exams? Since 2012, we have built up a robust, 12 years worth ...

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CFA Requirements: How to Become A CFA Charterholder

Zee Tan

23 Aug 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3, Exam Day & Results

For those of you considering the CFA charter, today we will cover exactly what you will need to do in order to obtain and earn the right to use the CFA charter, in fine details ...

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Does Chewing Gum While Studying Help Exam Performance?

Zee Tan

22 Aug 2024

Study Motivation, Study Break

Here at 300Hours, we share lots of tips on how to improve your finance exam performance, all neatly packaged in our 'Study Motivation' section. Here’s an interesting recent tip that our team discovered: ...

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GARP SCR Certificate: A Handy Beginner’s Guide

Sophie Macon

20 Aug 2024

ESG

One of the key lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic is that we must react swiftly to high probability, high impact risks — and delays are costly. The climate is changing. And the risks from climate change ...

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How to Network: 7 Easy Networking Tips To Boost Your Career

Zee Tan

19 Aug 2024

Career Advice

What’s the most effective but under-utilized skill in job hunting? Networking. Yes, having a well organized, crisp resume / CV is a good starting point in any job search. But in this article, we ...

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Should You Consider CFA In College?

Zee Tan

18 Aug 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

Can you take CFA Level 1 in college? Yes, according to CFA Level 1's entry requirements, the earliest candidates can register for CFA Level 1 is when they have 2 years (instead of ...