The CFA may be down, but it’s not out, financial advisors say. A total of 116,727 people sat for all three levels of the CFA exam in the first eight months of 2024, down 2,735 from the same period in ...

The pass rate for the second level of the chartered financial analyst test plunged to the lowest since the pandemic, falling below the decade average as candidates who choose to delay their exam face ...

The CFA Institute is moving its increasingly popular Level I exams online. The Level I exam, currently offered twice a year, would be administered more often, and results would be delivered faster.

The CFA Institute announced plans to switch to computer-based testing for its Level I exam after nearly 60 years of administering paper-based testing. Under the change, slated for 2021, the CFA ...

Compare CFA and CAIA designations in finance. Determine which certification better aligns with your career goals, be it in alternative or traditional investments.

The pass rate for the final level of the chartered financial analyst exam plunged to a historic low after the COVID-19 pandemic played havoc with candidates' preparations for the test. Only 42% of ...

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The pass rate for the first level of the chartered financial analyst exam stayed above its historic average, while those delaying their test-taking continued to see a lower chance of passing. In ...