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On the Rise of CFA Candidates in Asia
The CFA program has long been viewed as an essential qualification for anyone hoping to enter the lucrative world of investment banking. First conceived in 1942, the CFA program is now one of the US’s most successful exports. And in Asia, the credential is becoming ever more highly prized. An Origin Story With around 150k…
Read Full Post9 Steps to Prepping for the CFA Exams
For each candidate, whether they’re Level 1, 2 or 3, the exams mark a huge milestone on the ascent to becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst. And many more are weighing up the decision as to whether the CFA Program is the right climb for them… The post-nominal designation of CFA requires candidates to overcome many…
Read Full PostHow to Decide Between the CFA Program vs. an MBA Program
If you are trying to further your professional career, you may have thought about getting an MBA, or even becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). While there are advantages and disadvantages for each type of certification, no doubt if you’re considering the choice then the following question has arisen: Will one be significantly better than…
Read Full PostOne of the Biggest Influences on Your CFA Score: Personality
Becoming a CFA Charterholder is all about the three exams. And the required 48 months of work experience. And the 900+ hours of time in blood, sweat, and tears you’ll spend studying. But mostly, it’s the exams. All of these elements—and the exams—make the globally recognized CFA Program the highest standard of measurement for assessing…
Read Full PostImprove Your CFA Exam Score
If you were to ask anybody who has ever taken the CFA exam, they would tell you one thing, it is hard. Since 1963, when the first exams began, on average only 42% of exam takers have passed Level 1, 46% for Level 2, and 57% when it comes to Level 3. However, this does…
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