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How to be a CEO

CFA Institute's Marg Franklin on the ‘world’s toughest exam’ and post-pandemic trading

Jul 11, 2022
24:32

If you work in the financial and investment sectors, you will know about the CFA - their exam is known to be “the world’s toughest”.

The mere mention of the gruelling test on Wall Street would probably leave some of the toughest finance veterans weeping.

Celebrating their 75th anniversary this year, we’re joined by Marg Franklin the CEO of The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute.

In this episode, she explains how they’ve navigated through many eras of economic uncertainty, including the pandemic, and how Gen Z’s societal and environmental ethics are transforming the workplace.


 Also in this episode:

  • Is it harder for people to advance in a hybrid office?
  • What are CEO’s thinking about homeworking?
  • The importance of values to an organisation
  • Equality in the boardroom


The institute promotes education, ethics, and professional excellence in the investment profession.


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