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CFA® Level I February 2027 Exam Dates Announced: Everything Candidates Need to Know

CFA® Level I February 2027 Exam Dates Announced: Everything Candidates Need to Know

The CFA Institute has officially announced the exam schedule for the CFA® Level I February 2027 session. Candidates planning to begin their CFA® journey can now organize their preparation strategy wel...

May 14, 2026

Why more and more finance professionals are taking the FRM

Why more and more finance professionals are taking the FRM

The FRM — Financial Risk Manager — has been on a sustained upswing for fifteen years. According to figures published by GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals), exam registrations have grown b...

May 8, 2026

5 mistakes that cause 55% of CFA Level I candidates to fail

5 mistakes that cause 55% of CFA Level I candidates to fail

Every year, the CFA Institute publishes the global pass rate for Level I. It hovers around 45% . Fewer than one candidate in two earns the qualification. It's not a matter of intelligence. Most CFA ca...

May 8, 2026

The Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate: Why Finance Professionals Are Taking Notice

The Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate: Why Finance Professionals Are Taking Notice

Climate is no longer a reputational topic in finance — it has become a material financial risk. Regulators, central banks, and the largest asset owners now expect investment professionals to be able t...

May 8, 2026

20 Essenstial Insights Every CFA Candiate Should Know Before Beginning Their Certification Journey

20 Essenstial Insights Every CFA Candiate Should Know Before Beginning Their Certification Journey

Introduction The CFA Program is widely recognized as one of the most rigorous professional certification pathways in the global financial industry. Candidates who have completed our structured trainin...

May 8, 2026

CFA® Mock Exams: Why They Are Essential for Passing the CFA® Exam

CFA® Mock Exams: Why They Are Essential for Passing the CFA® Exam

Preparing for the CFA® certification is one of the most demanding challenges in finance, requiring not only strong technical knowledge but also the ability to perform under pressure...

Apr 30, 2026

Why get involved in FRM?

Why get involved in FRM?

Recognized as the benchmark in risk management, the GARP FRM certification demonstrates your ability to assess, measure, and monitor risks. This certification guarantees enhanced skills and is a power...

Apr 30, 2026

The new Climate & Investment Certificate (CCI)

The new Climate & Investment Certificate (CCI)

In a world facing unprecedented climate challenges, the importance of sustainable investing has become crucial to ensuring a more responsible and resilient future. With this in mind, the CFA Society U...

Mar 17, 2026

Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to finance your CFA® training with the CPF.

Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to finance your CFA® training with the CPF.

What is the Personal Training Account (CPF)? The CPF (Personal Training Account) allows employees, job seekers, and recent graduates to access continuing education. You have a personal online account ...

Mar 17, 2026

What is the interval between two CFA® exams?

What is the interval between two CFA® exams?

* This article discusses the recommended waiting period before taking the next CFA level. For information on the waiting period before retaking the same CFA level, please refer to the article " CFA®Le...

Mar 17, 2026

What positions can one obtain after the CFA® Level I exam?

What positions can one obtain after the CFA® Level I exam?

The most common positions held by CFA® Level I holders In 2016, eFinancialCareers analyzed the CVs in its database to identify the positions held by candidates who had passed the various levels of the...

Mar 17, 2026

CFA® Level I Results: What to do in case of failure?

CFA® Level I Results: What to do in case of failure?

Once the initial discouragement has passed, you realize that you are not alone (almost 60% of candidates are in this situation) and that the majority of charterholders have failed at least one level. ...

Mar 17, 2026

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