CFA charterholders share their experience:

"I read the books for an hour per day, on weekends – for a full day. Three springtimes went like this. But it was worth the effort - CFA charter is like a pass to another, higher level. When meeting partners in London or NewYork, you are able to speak the same language, and they notice and appreciate it.”
Toms Silins, CFO and board member of Swedbank,CFA charterholder since 1999

"CFA was the optimal alternative for a good MBA program abroad – both in costs and in that I was able to continue my career. Bachelors’ and masters’ degrees can vary depending on the university rankings, but the demands for CFA charter are the same everywhere.”
Raivo Vanags, Head of Market Operations of the Bank of Latvia, CFA charterholder since 2002

"CFA is a program for practitioners. It was a good complement to my financial masters degree from Stockholm School of Economics.”
Renars Rusis, head of Financial markets at Swedbank,CFA charterholder since 2006