The world-renowned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examination has added cryptocurrency and blockchain to its curriculum, Bloomberg reports today, July 16.
According to Bloomberg, CFA said that a “surging interest” across surveys and focus groups was behind its decision.
This is not a passing fad.” Crypto and blockchain have now been added as part of a new section called ‘Fintech in Investment Management,’ for which the materials will be released this August in preparation for CFA’s 2019 exams.
Horan told Bloomberg that further topics, such as the intersection of cryptocurrencies and economics, could be introduced in future.
At present, the new section will also cover topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, big data and automated trading.
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute are adding cryptocurrency and blockchain topics to their 2019 exam. The subjects will form a new module called Fintech in Investment Management. Inclusion on the CFA Institute Exam Important for Public Perception of Crypto The CFA Institute have responded to growing demand for education on digital currencies and blockchain.
As the crypto market continues to meld into the realm of traditional finance, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute is taking notice — so much so that the organization is adding cryptocurrency and blockchain sections to its 2019 certification exams.
Local media outlet Kommersant reported last week about two of the largest Russian banks and their plans to offer crypto-based investment options. Alfa-Bank and Sberbank have begun experimenting with new products based on “digital financial assets” or CFA after a meeting last Wednesday.
