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How to pass the CFA exam: ‘Think of it like a marathon,’ says Institute boss

Margaret Franklin says ensuring the CFA exams remain relevant has been a top priority since taking on the top job in 2019

Is the CFA Program still worth it?
Is the CFA Program still worth it? Photo: Getty Images

Since Margaret Franklin arrived at the CFA Institute four-and-a-half-years-ago as its new chief executive, a raft of changes have been made to bring the 77-year-old organisation up to date.

The first woman to take on the top job, Franklin had to react quickly to criticism that the CFA Program — a three-part exam that includes some of the most rigorous assessments for finance professionals — was losing its appeal.

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