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know about the cfa

19 Facts You Need to Know About the CFA

So you’re thinking about getting the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, a qualification that is sometimes viewed as one of the world’s toughest tests. Before you dive in, here are some interesting facts to...

great resignation

The Great Resignation – Are You Ready?

Everyone’s talking about the “Great Resignation”, which is another unintended consequence of the pandemic. Millions are leaving their jobs. So many reasons have been touted: because of health concerns, a re-evaluation of life priorities,...

your employer is not your family

Your Employer is Not Your Family

Don’t get sucked in by the mission statement. Ignore the free lunches, the happy hour drinks, the fruit made available every Monday morning. The “shared vision” nonsense. Your employer is your employer. Your employer...

become a private banker

How to Become a Private Banker

There’s nothing that screams wealth, sophistication, and exclusivity than the world of private banking. That’s kind of strange because there are far more smoke and mirrors than most outsiders actually realize. Yes, it’s a...

act intentionally

Act Intentionally

Many years ago, I worked in a bank function with a guy called Charles. He was always incredibly well turned out. A sharp suit, polished shoes, understated tie. And the firm handshake. Every bit...

deal with stress

10 Ways to Deal with Stress

Stress is part of everyday life. It’s not something that your average finance professional can avoid. And it’s certainly not something you can avoid if you are the ambitious type. But how you deal...