What is the CFA®?

The CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst®) is the most respected and valued credential in the global finance community and it is increasingly viewed by many as a passport to enter into, and advance within investment management and corporate finance professions.

CFA® Charter Holders have demonstrated expertise in:

•  Ethical and professional standards
• Quantitative methods
• Economics
• Financial statement analysis
• Corporate finance
• Analysis of equity investments
• Analysis of debt investments
• Analysis of derivatives
• Analysis of alternative investments
• Portfolio management

Acquiring the CFA®Charter requires passing 3 levels of exams built around a curriculum grounded in the best global practices:

      Level I – Knowledge and comprehension of fundamental investment tools and concepts

      Level II – Application and analysis focused on asset valuation

      Level III – Synthesis and evaluation of client needs and portfolio management issues

Ethical and professional standards are emphasized at every level.

For more information: www.cfainstitute.org

RBS CFA® Preparation Courses*

These courses ensure that you know the most current thought and practices of the global finance community and dramatically improves your test taking techniques.

For each level of the CFA® preparation courses participants will benefit from:

• 15 three-hour instructional classes over 17 weeks scheduled outside working hours led by top RBS finance faculty
• 1 full-day (Saturday) of exam practice before the official exam
• Study materials developed by the global leaders in CFA® exam preparation
• All instruction and study materials are in English
• Resident faculty available outside of class hours
• Two internal (midterm and final) exams to help further prepare you for the CFA® examinations
• RBS certificate upon successful completion of study requirements

Currently you are invited to join CFA® Level 1 Preparation Course!

* Note that the RBS preparation course only PREPARES you for passing the CFA® exam. To register for any CFA® exam, contact the CFA® Institute at www.cfainstitute.org.