CFA Level II August 2025 Results & Next Steps: Retake, Deadlines, Study Plan
Today is one of those days that feels heavier than usual. For months, you studied, sacrificed and counted the days. Now, the CFA Level II August 2025 results are finally out and thousands of candidates around the world are discovering…
What the August 2025 CFA Level I Results Reveal About the Pass Rate
The wait is finally over! The August 2025 CFA Level I results are here, and the numbers tell a fascinating story. Out of 26,192 candidates who sat for the August Level I CFA Program exams, 43 percent passed, according to…
Ready for the Future? Key Skills Every Actuary Must Have
What is an actuary? At the simplest level, an actuary is a professional who applies mathematics, statistics and business knowledge to measure and manage risk. Even then, the actuarial profession is far more dynamic than that definition suggests. Actuaries play…
Making Sense of CFA® Level I Derivatives
Studying for CFA Level I can feel overwhelming. You have ethics, financial reporting, quantitative methods, economics, fixed income and more staring at you from the curriculum. Somewhere in that pile sits derivatives, a section that at first glance looks small…
What You Need to Know About the GMAT Adaptive Testing Algorithm
If you’ve ever wondered why the GMAT feels unlike any other exam you’ve taken, the answer lies in its design. The GMAT isn’t just a test of how many questions you can get right. It’s a GMAT Adaptive Test, also…
Which Jobs Can You Apply for After FRM® Certification?
Have you ever stopped to wonder what people actually do once they earn the FRM certification? Maybe you picture someone buried in spreadsheets on Wall Street or an executive in a fancy corner office. The truth is more exciting. FRM…
Unraveling the Link between Data Science and Actuarial Science
When you hear the titles actuary and data scientist, you might assume they live in separate worlds. One sits deep in the world of insurance and pensions, the other shapes the future of artificial intelligence and big data. Yet, the…
Should You Take the CFA® Exam in College or Wait Until After Graduation
Picture yourself sitting in a lecture hall or perhaps working your first full-time job. At the back of your mind, a question keeps nagging: should I start the CFA Program now or wait until later? This is a decision that…
Understanding CFA® Exam Results and How Pass Rates Work
What is the first thing you do after walking out of the CFA exam hall? For most candidates, the nervous wait for results begins almost instantly. You replay questions in your head, wonder whether you guessed too much on ethics…
Thinking About the CFA Program? Here’s What It’ll Actually Cost You
Are you considering the CFA charter? Great choice! You’re aiming for one of the most respected designations in the finance world. You already know it can open doors to new roles, higher pay and global opportunities. But let’s talk about…
