Subject: Changes to CFA enrolment & work exp reqs, alt qualifications rising, first CBT done

8 articles • 20 days to Mar21 • 78 days to May21 • 139 days to Jul21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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8 articles • 20 days to Mar21 • 78 days to May21 • 139 days to Jul21

Hi everyone

  • First CBT done: The first CFA CBT exam (L1 Feb21) is over!
  • There are upcoming changes to CFA enrolment and work experience requirements: make sure you read our updated guide below.
  • Other qualifications on the rise: ESG and SCR in particular are growing fast. For those of you who are undecided on CFA, you could also consider IMC or Investment Foundations. We cover these and more - all updated for the latest changes.
  • And a few more bonus articles included below!

Read, and remember to comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours

CFA Work Experience Requirements: A Crystal Clear Guide

Zee Tan • Guides

But what work is relevant, and what is not? And what references do you need? We’ll take you through the nuances and share a few tips.

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Best CFA Calculator Guide: TI BA II Plus Vs HP 12C

Zee Tan • Guides

Not sure which one to get? Compare the pros and cons of BA II Plus vs HP 12C calculator here.

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CFA Exams: 20 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand

Zee Tan • Study Secrets

Here's a list of things I wish I knew before I registered for the CFA exams. May they help you avoid my mistakes!

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CFA Investment Foundations Program: A Quick Guide

Sophie Macon • Guides

Did you know that CFA Institute another global investment certification that is free, administered online, requires less study with a high pass rate?

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Investment Management Certificate (IMC): A Useful Guide

Sophie Macon • Guides

Did you know that in certain situations, the IMC qualification can be more suitable than taking on the CFA exams?

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What Is The CFA Exam? A Useful Beginner's Guide

Sophie Macon • Guides

The CFA exams have recently undergone huge changes in exam format, schedules and even results formats.

How the CFA exams are like in 2021 ➔

Introducing GARP's SCR Certification: A Handy Guide

Sophie Macon • Guides

The pandemic has shown that we must react swiftly to high probability/high impact risks - or lose out. Managing climate risks is what the new Sustainability & Climate Risk (SCR) certificate is about.

Learn more from our comprehensive beginners' guide ➔

CFA UK's ESG Certification: A Simple Guide

Sophie Macon • Guides

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues to the forefront of everyone's minds. The Certificate in ESG Investing may be the answer to augment your current skillset with sustainable finance credentials.

Read Sophie's ultimate guide to ESG ➔

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What do CFA charterholders do?

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Not surprisingly, Portfolio Management and Research (i.e. investment analysis) dominate at 25% and 12% respectively.

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