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CFA Professional Conduct Investigation: A Clear Guide

Sophie Macon

27 Jul 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

As a CFA candidate, you may have heard occasional horror stories about some candidates being subjected to CFA Professional Conduct investigations due to a misconduct (perceived or actual). To help alleviate your concerns, this article explains: what CFA Institute's Professional Conduct Program (PCP) is about; how a disciplinary process works; what to do if you're being investigated; and most importantly how to avoid any CFA PCP investigations in the future. Let's dive in! What is CFA Institute's Professional Conduct Program? CFA Institute upholds the Code ...

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CFA and FRM: Best Way to Get Both Quickly

Aakanksha

26 Jul 2024

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

When looking to boost my financial expertise and qualifications, I went through what was a fairly common dilemma a few years ago: CFA or FRM? My question was then: why not both CFA ...

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Research Analyst Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon

25 Jul 2024

Career Advice

From a broad perspective, the role of research analyst can be used to describe any individual who collects and interprets data, and presents their findings in a clear way to help guide any ...

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CFA Last Month Preparations: The Elite 8 Point Checklist

Zee Tan

24 Jul 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

What should you be doing for your CFA last month preparations? Especially if it's your first time, and you're not sure what a CFA Level 1 last month study plan looks like? Among all ...

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CFA Level 1 Derivatives: Our Cheat Sheet

Sophie Macon

23 Jul 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1

Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2024’s curriculum. Derivatives. Perhaps no single word has a greater ability to strike fear in the hearts of CFA candidates. The readings on this topic are ...

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4 Powerful Tips For Your Career Progression

Zee Tan

22 Jul 2024

Career Advice

Are you looking to move ahead in your career? Whether it's because you’ve learnt all you can from your job, looking for more money, or simply looking for a change in environment, you're not ...

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CFA Level 1 Portfolio Management: Our Cheat Sheet

Sophie Macon

21 Jul 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1

Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2024’s curriculum. It is probably no surprise that portfolio management is the most popular career current CFA candidates are interested in exploring further. Portfolio management is ...