[ashish abraham]

I have registered for Level 1 FRM exam 2009. I have the core readings material. I went through the schweser material and at first glance, it just seemed to be an abridged version of the core readings. And the FRM handbook is to be used as a reference guide.

So is it enough if I go through the core readings alone thoroughly?

Thanks
Ashish Abraham J

[Scorpio_19]

Readings for the FRM are now available. PM me for the details.
Authors: René M. Stulz, Richard Apostolik.

A query here too: How many years of work-ex. are required to qualify for appearing for these papers?
Will work-ex. in finance any field do, or specifically required in Financial Risk Management?

[neerajleo]

Originally Posted by Scorpio_19

Readings for the FRM are now available. PM me for the details.
Authors: René M. Stulz, Richard Apostolik.

A query here too: How many years of work-ex. are required to qualify for appearing for these papers?
Will work-ex. in finance any field do, or specifically required in Financial Risk Management?

Work experience is NOT required to qualify for the exam, even freshers can take the exam. BUT 2 years of relevant work experience is required to get the FRM certification. (provided you pass the exam)

For more information check this.

[skushwaha]

Hi,

Can somebody answer following questions ?

1) What is the cutoff ? I know it's on percentile basis but still any vague estimate about the number of questions we need to correct out of 70 questions in each paper ?

2) Is there any sectional cut off i.e. different cutoff for each topic mentioned in study guide ?

3) Do they mention topic wise marks in final certificate ?

Thanks,
Sandeep

[AMIT_007_001]

Originally Posted by skushwaha

Hi,

Can somebody answer following questions ?

1) What is the cutoff ? I know it's on percentile basis but still any vague estimate about the number of questions we need to correct out of 70 questions in each paper ?

2) Is there any sectional cut off i.e. different cutoff for each topic mentioned in study guide ?

3) Do they mention topic wise marks in final certificate ?

Thanks,
Sandeep

I am answering your questions on the basis of information i got from GARP & others who cleared in previous years..

1. No cutoff is mentioned. Its determined on the basis of performance of all candiadates. Generally, its determined as 70-75 % score of the average score of Top 5% candidates.
For example: If top 5 % candidates on average scored 115 marks on 140, then cutoff wud be in range of 80-85 depending on GARP. Generally, a score of 85 can be a passing mark.

2. There are no sectional cutoffs

3. No

All the Best to u & me !!!

[Jamesmani]

Hey,
Any idea on how strict the FRM conductors are on calculators??

Is it necessary that we should carry only the calculators mentioned in the GARP website?? I own a CASIO Scientific Calculator. Can any one throw light on this please.

I think the previous batch people will have some idea on this. Please share.

[CrazyGuy@pg]

Originally Posted by Jamesmani

Hey,
Any idea on how strict the FRM conductors are on calculators??

Is it necessary that we should carry only the calculators mentioned in the GARP website?? I own a CASIO Scientific Calculator. Can any one throw light on this please.

I think the previous batch people will have some idea on this. Please share.

no.. u cant use ny other calculators other than the mentioned one.

[motwanisumeet]

Hi - can u educate me as in what is core reading ? I have handbook (Jorian) & schweser. Is it okay to study from just two ?

Also how different is FRM 2009 different from FRM 2008 material ?

Sumeet

[Apoorv Kumar]

FRM 2009 is way diff frm FRM 2008... in FRM 2008 dere were just 5 topics. whereas FRM 2009 has 9 topics...
n come on man.. just 20 days r left.. u shudnt even think of picking up core readings now.. just do schweser n jorion... n hey dnt frget to see d CD of both.. solve deir questions.. really great fr checking d fundamentals...

[chelsea rocks]

Hi I am doing my MBA from national insurance academy in pune,i wanted to know which course will suit me more FRM or CFA since i would be getting a MBA in insurance.