HoundDogOne, um..... you struggle to read properly. I work in Sydney therefore get minimum 4 weeks annual leave you fool. We don't get sucked by US employers getting only 2 weeks. Secondly, have you ever seen a trading floor with cubicles? How could that fit my 6 screens and have unobstructed views of the female American trash assistant traders that we employ to get us food.
I think the CFA is a great addition for anyone working in finance. Sure, if you're the chairman of a bank already, you do not need it, but chances are you will benefit sooner or later in your career if you have the CFA. I've written an entire blog post about it whether you should consider taking the exam: http://www.financialanalystexam.com/the-cfa-designation-necessity-or-vanity/ All the best for your exam prep!