New Asia-Pacific boss of CFA Institute backs low exam pass rate

Mention Paul Smith, and many people will think of the British fashion designer known for his use of multicoloured stripes.

Ironically, his style of menswear does not suit his Hong Kong-based namesake, the Paul Smith who was recently appointed managing director for Asia-Pacific operations at the CFA Institute.

The institute runs the training and examination programme for chartered financial analysts, a designation considered an entry ticket for would-be securities analysts and fund managers.

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