Subject: New CFA page launched, CFA salary guide, non-finance ppl guide, digital assets

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New CFA Homepage! We've just launched our new CFA homepage - do check it out! It's in beta-mode, so if you have any suggestions on what you'd like to see, please just hit reply and let me know. The idea is, hopefully, you'll find everything about CFA in one page with a better user experience. 


Now, the rest of the weekly email:

  • CFA salary impact guide 2024: If you're wondering whether the CFA Program is worthwhile, our data-backed analysis shows just how much an average salary increases as you progress in your CFA journey - with an interesting step change in 2024. We also discuss the benefits of CFA and the fastest route to obtain it.
  • CFA for non-finance grads: If you're not from a finance background, CFA still works for you as it doesn't assume prior knowledge. In fact, our research shows that often they can do just as well, if not better, than those with finance backgrounds. This is quite often a path engineers embark on to switch careers into finance, check out our guide on this too.
  • Digital assets and relevant qualifications: This week, we take a deep dive into digital assets  (crypto, NFTs etc) and how blockchain technology affects finance careers. For those interested in learning more about this, registration for EFFAS' Digital Assets & MiCA (DiAM) qualification in June 2024 is now open.

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Zee Tan, 300Hours ☕️


CFA Salary: How Much Does A CFA Charter Increase Your Pay By? [2024]

CFA Salary: How Much Does A CFA Charter Increase Your Pay By? [2024]

Zee Tan • Career Advice

We know the CFA charter is good for your career, but we're one of the few (if the only ones) that have quantified it. Here's how much the CFA exams raise your paycheck, on average.

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7 Benefits Of CFA Charter You Should Know

7 Benefits Of CFA Charter You Should Know

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

We all know getting the CFA charter can't be a bad thing, but when you weigh it against the time and cost, it's helpful to know exactly what you're getting. In this guide, we go through seven of the most important and sometimes missed benefits of getting the CFA charter.

7 benefits of the CFA charter that not everyone is aware about ➔

Give Yourself the Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam

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Schweser’s all-inclusive CFA Study Packages combine quality study tools and expert guidance to produce superior success rates for candidates like you.

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2024 CFA Level I Practice Pack

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CFA Institute • Study Resources

Registered CFA Level I candidates! Supplement your studies with even more questions and mock exams, all written by the authors of the CFA Program.

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CFA Fast Track: How To Pass The CFA Exams Quickly

CFA Fast Track: How To Pass The CFA Exams Quickly

Sophie Macon • CFA • How to Study

Want to find the fastest, most efficient way of passing the CFA exams? In this guide, we review the most important aspects of passing the CFA exams, stripping out the extras, and focusing on passing the exams as quickly as possible.

Tips for a fast pass ➔

Should I Be Taking The CFA Without Finance Background?

Should I Be Taking The CFA Without Finance Background?

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

Should you attempt the CFA exams without a finance background? Is it even possible? We've done a lot of research on this area. There's a lot to get through that's quite interesting, but we can tell you that yes, you should, it's a good idea. We go through it all in detail in this guide.

CFA without finance background is totally possible ➔

Advance your career with a FMVA certification

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Corporate Finance Institute • Other Qualifications

100 hours of professional Wall Street training material. 24 courses and certificates included. 20+ financial models & templates.

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ESG - The Fastest-growing Trend in Finance

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EFFAS • Other Qualifications

One exam, one cover-all registration. With no recurring membership fees, and online remote testing available.

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How To Switch Careers From Engineering To Finance

How To Switch Careers From Engineering To Finance

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Got a strong background in engineering, and wan tto switch to finance? That's quite a common career switch, and we've refined it to a science. In this guide, we go through the main barriers that the typical engineer faces when shifting to finance, and what they need to do to overcome them.

Engineering to finance ➔

EFFAS Digital Assets & MiCA (DiAM) Course: A Comprehensive Guide

EFFAS Digital Assets & MiCA (DiAM) Course: A Comprehensive Guide

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Digital assets are becoming a more and more signficant asset class. The EFFAS Digital Assets & MiCA (DiAM) course positions you well to take advantage of this trend. In this guide, we cover exactly what the qualification entails - benefits, costs, and whether it's suitable for you.

Is the DiAM course for you ➔

Digital Assets & The Impact Of Blockchain Technology On Finance Careers

Digital Assets & The Impact Of Blockchain Technology On Finance Careers

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Not only are digital assets and blockchain tech going to affect your career, it probably is already. In this guide, we go through the future of the financial sector as well as how to best position yourself for this.

Blockchain and finance ➔

Management Consulting Career Path: Roles, Salaries Etc

Management Consulting Career Path: Roles, Salaries Etc

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Interested in management consulting? In this guide, we go through exactly what is management consulting, what skills does it require - and cultivate, and what kind of career should you expect. I was a management consultant, and I highly recommend it, even if it's just for a few years.

Management consulting explained ➔

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