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Private Equity Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon

9 Apr 2024

Career Advice

A career in private equity (PE) is one of the most interesting opportunities for those who already possess a passion for finance and who enjoy growing and building up a business in the long-term. Not only is this an extremely dynamic position, it can also be extremely rewarding both in terms of compensation as well as job satisfaction, which is perhaps why private equity is attractive to so many professionals. So, what does a private equity specialist do? How can you ...

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Corporate Finance Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Zee Tan

8 Apr 2024

Career Advice

There is a broad range of career options in financial services. While routes like investment banking or working at a hedge fund certainly have their appeal, one of the most popular and perhaps ...

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2024 CAIA Exam Dates: Key Deadlines You Need To Know

Sophie Macon

7 Apr 2024

CAIA

Considering the CAIA designation? It's a pretty good choice if you plan to build a career in growing alternative investments sector. In response to the pandemic, CAIA has expanded its in-person computer-based testing ...

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CAIA Stackable Program: Level 1 Exemption for CFA Charterholders

Zee Tan

6 Apr 2024

CAIA

If you're considering alternative courses like CAIA after CFA exams, you're in luck. CAIA Association - the leader in the alternative investment education space - has some updates on its CAIA Stackable Credential Program, ...

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The Best Tip on How to Study Effectively for Exams In A Short Time

Zee Tan

5 Apr 2024

Study Motivation

We all have a limited amount of time in a day to prepare for our finance exams. Wouldn't it be great if we all knew how to study effectively for exams in a ...

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15 Natural Brain Foods for Studying and Exams

Sophie Macon

4 Apr 2024

Study Motivation

When preparing for my CFA exams years ago, I often wondered if there are brain foods for studying that improved my concentration. This resulted in some experiments and changes in my food intake. And ...

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CFA vs CAIA: Which Is Superior? Or Do Both?

Sophie Macon

3 Apr 2024

CFA, CAIA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

CFA and CAIA designations can appear very similar at first sight, as they both target investment and financial professionals. However, there are differences in global recognition, breadth and depth of topics studied, career ...