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Welcome to the next Brainie Blog – your ultimate guide towards putting you on track towards succeeding in the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing and the GARP SCR certification. As a CFA charter holder, I understand your needs regarding top-notch study materials backed by effective exam preparation. In this blog, I share the five most important YouTube videos from Brainie that will enhance your understanding and help maximise your chances of getting through the CFA ESG and GARP SCR exams.

The CFA ESG Certificate's Version 5, or the 2024 Edition, comes with an important registration caveat: candidates will be tested based on the version they register for.

Explore key factors for choosing between the CFA ESG Investing and GARP SCR exams. Our guide covers curriculum, exam dates, pass rates, and study tips.

Amid the surge in sustainable finance, two certifications stand tall: the GARP SCR and the CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing. In this piece, we'll unravel why GARP SCR's value extends beyond just risk management, marking a new era in finance.

Unlock a rewarding ESG career in finance. Explore how specialized certifications can be your gateway to success.

Discover the transformative impact of ESG investing across pivotal sectors of the economy — from innovating for a sustainable future in technology to redefining ethical accountability in healthcare, creating sustainable supply chains in logistics, and advocating for green practices in construction.

Understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become a prerequisite for navigating the complexities of the modern world.

Chapter four of the CFA in ESG Investing curriculum delves deep into social factors, including systemic relationships, material impacts, and approaches to social analysis at the country, sector, and company levels, and covers key megatrends, concepts, and risks associated with social factors.

In a multipolar world, it is crucial to incorporate ESG into investment decisions as the world becomes more interconnected and economic and political power shifts among various regions. The most often discussed ESG investment topics, such as whether or not ESG-compliant investors can invest in defense and oil companies, as well as global regulatory frameworks, will be covered in this blog post.

Learn about the growing popularity of integrating ESG into investing decisions, its impact on long-term results, and its drivers like risk, investor preferences, and CSR.

The second chapter from our Brainie Series is all about the ESG Market. This short chapter traces the roots of ESG investing and presents its transformation to its modern interpretation and implementation, which is still evolving.

The CFA program is one of the most respected professional certifications in finance. Stories of candidates struggling in Level 2 or despairing of the writing portion in Level 3 are famous in the analyst forum. The ESG certificate, on the other hand, is still in its infancy but is rapidly growing in popularity. In this blog post, we highlight which certificate is better suited for you.

The CFA Institute's Certificate in ESG Investing Exam curriculum (Version 4) has been revised for 2023.

The CFA ESG certification is not just a necessity for the financial industry, it's a game-changer for companies. It empowers investors and companies with the knowledge and understanding of the impact of Environmental, Social and Governance issues, and the power to effectively integrate it into their decision making process, giving them a competitive edge in the industry.

Obtaining an ESG (environmental, social, and governance) certificate can be a valuable asset for career development in today’s increasingly sustainability-conscious world.