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Decided to Study CFA? 7 Effective Habits You Need

Sophie Macon

28 Sep 2024

Study Motivation

OK so you've checked out the CFA Program and decided it may be beneficial for your career. Years ago when I first took CFA Level 1, there were lots of trial and error to find out what study approaches worked and what didn’t, to make the most impact with the least amount of time I had to study CFA.​The good news? I’ve summarized the best practices CFA candidates need to pass Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 (in one-go, preferably). All you need to do is apply these techniques consistently, track ...

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What Does An ESG Analyst Do & How To Become One

Sophie Macon

27 Sep 2024

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If you are looking for financial job vacancies, you’ll undoubtedly come across a number of roles associated with the environmental, social and governance (ESG) sector, including that of an ESG Analyst. Not only ...

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How To Pass CFA Level 1 in First Attempt

Imran Dean

27 Sep 2024

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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Private Equity Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon

26 Sep 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 ...

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Investment Banking Career Path: Roles, Progression & Salaries

Sophie Macon

24 Sep 2024

Career Advice

Investment banking can be extremely rewarding as a career choice, both purely financial terms as well as professionally. Not only it pays well, it can also lead to some great exit opportunities as ...

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CFA Scholarships: How to Successfully Get Them

Alexander Law

23 Sep 2024

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

Aside from the time commitment, there is a considerable cost to pursuing the CFA charter, especially for students. Level 1 enrollment and registration fees alone can be as high as $1,600, not including any third-party ...

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Corporate Finance Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Zee Tan

23 Sep 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 ...