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CAIA Stackable Program: Level 1 Exemption for CFA Charterholders

Zee Tan

8 Apr 2025

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, which is jointly developed with CFA Institute. In essence, CAIA Stackable program lets CFA charterholders waive CAIA Level 1 and move directly to CAIA Level 2. With alternative investments sector expected to grow fast in the next 5 years, obtaining the CAIA charter with just 1 exam ...

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How To Pass CFA Level 1 in First Attempt

Imran Dean

7 Apr 2025

CFA, How To Study

As a CFA exam candidate, I've achieved the holy grail: I’m lucky enough as a candidate to have passed my CFA exams the first times I attempted them. As more than half of Level ...

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CFA Charterholders: Why Top Firms Prefer Hiring Them

Zee Tan

6 Apr 2025

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 3

Interviewing for a new job, targeting a promotion, or looking to progress your career? Top tier firms know that the CFA Program produces results. ​For your next career move, here’s a primer with all the ...

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What To Do When You Lose Your Job: A Helpful Checklist

Zee Tan

5 Apr 2025

Career Advice

More than 20 million people lose their jobs in the US alone every year. With bizarre news of mass firing over Zoom calls and recessionary fears, job security has become more unpredictable lately. Losing ...

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CFA Pass Rates: How Hard Are The CFA Exams?

Sophie Macon

4 Apr 2025

CFA, Exam Day & Results

[Updated for Feb 2025 exams] CFA pass rates are a factor in most candidates' consideration on whether to sign up for the CFA exams. If pass rates are too high, it lacks prestigiousness. If ...

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How to Prepare for An Interview: 3 Steps To Secure Your Job Offer

Zee Tan

3 Apr 2025

Career Advice

With a good resume and solid networking skills, you've landed yourself an interview. That's a great position to be in. So how do you close the deal and get a job offer? Here's how to ...

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What’s A Safe CFA Mock Exam Target Score To Aim For?

Sophie Macon

2 Apr 2025

CFA, How To Study

It's easy to get discouraged by the recent unexpected trends in CFA minimum passing scores and pass rates, although there are some early signs of it returning to long term averages. While there are ...