CFA Level I pass rate drops to 43% in. The CFA Institute reported this decline from 45% in May and February. AI models can now pass the hardest CFA exam in minutes. Over 26,000 candidates took the Level I exam at 502 global test centers. Candidates who didn't defer had a 50% pass rate, while those who delayed scored 29%. The CFA charter is a valued finance certification. Humans typically study 300+ hours per level over 3-4 years. Chris Wiese of CFA Institute stressed that AI can help decision-making, but humans must validate AI outputs in complex scenarios. (Updated 7 Oct 2025, 21:06 IST; source: link)
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- CFA Level I pass rate drops to 43% in
- The CFA Institute reported this decline from 45% in May and February
- AI models can now pass the hardest CFA exam in minutes