[vn_shankar]

Iam having a science background and am working in a branch in a Public sector bank in Mumbai. I have applied for the FRM exam for Nov, 2007 and got the Schweser notes. But, I find the large number of quantitative material intimidating. Can somebody please clarify how many core quantitative questions are likely in the exam. Iam hearing from some of my collegues that most of the actual questions are theoretical and less quantitative in nature. Can somebody, who has friends who have cleared FRM exam, please clarify.
Thanks and regards,
Shankar.

[rajatb]

Originally Posted by main_aisa_hoon

Hello Everyone,
Could sm1 tell me, where in Mumbai, one can buy Texas Instruments BAII plus professional calculators

Thanks!
MAH

The cheapest place to get them in Mumbai is Alpha stores in Vile Parle..

Get down at the station and ask anybody for directions to Alpha there are 7-8 Alhpa stores on one street and one of them will be selling calculators.

[vn_shankar]

Can u please indicate what is the approx. cost please.
Also, is it at Vile Parle, East or West?
Regards,
Shankar

[rajatb]

Originally Posted by vn_shankar

Can u please indicate what is the approx. cost please.
Also, is it at Vile Parle, East or West?
Regards,
Shankar

Vile Parle (W)

I think a professional is for 2500/- and a Basic TI II is for 1700/-..

[vn_shankar]

Originally Posted by rajatb

Vile Parle (W)

I think a professional is for 2500/- and a Basic TI II is for 1700/-..

Thanks Rajat for the info.
Regards,
Shankar

[mihir.salot]

Hi friends,I wrk with Reveleus - a risk mngmnt sol. div. of Iflex @ B'lore. I wish to take the FRM exams too and have been reading several posts on P Guy. However I ve lately learnt about Asso. of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Speciailists (ACAMS). Does anyone have an idea about it? kindly reply. Besides, I ve been contemplating to start a thread abt it... but don know where to start from.. would be great if some1 cud help with tht 2...Cheers,Mihir Salot

[foobar]

I am planning to start preparing for FRM for Nov 2007. But I am not sure whether it is too late. I think it is indeed too late.
At max there are 4 months left. I dont have much insight as to how heavy a investment does it demand. I am a working software engineer. I can take out max 3 hours on weekdays and full 12 hour days on weekends. Basically we are talking about absorbing 6 daunting books in 4 months which still might not come out to be enough. I just want to know that with all this investment, how likely would it become to clear the exam. I dont have a finance background but I have studied CFA L1 course material (only to realise it too late that the damn thing was no longer happening). I am extremely inclined towards appearing for FRM this year if only I can see it as an achievable target considering my current time frame and to not let waste $650 into the sink. But I am still hell bent to do it if its anything less than impossible.

Please comment. Tumtum's comment would be highly appreciated.

[foobar]

Please guide.
For the FRM material thats available in Mumbai, they are also giving out core reading material xerox copies. Do I really need to buy those? As in how essential would be come out to be? Can FRM not be cleared without going through those?

[vn_shankar]

Originally Posted by foobar

Please guide.
For the FRM material thats available in Mumbai, they are also giving out core reading material xerox copies. Do I really need to buy those? As in how essential would be come out to be? Can FRM not be cleared without going through those?

Dear Foobar,
Which place do they give the xerox copies? Is it at Laxmi Xerox? Please help.
I think it is better if you read those core materials for the subjects you are not very familiar.
Regards,
Shankar.

[vn_shankar]

Originally Posted by foobar

I am planning to start preparing for FRM for Nov 2007. But I am not sure whether it is too late. I think it is indeed too late.
At max there are 4 months left. I dont have much insight as to how heavy a investment does it demand. I am a working software engineer. I can take out max 3 hours on weekdays and full 12 hour days on weekends. Basically we are talking about absorbing 6 daunting books in 4 months which still might not come out to be enough. I just want to know that with all this investment, how likely would it become to clear the exam. I dont have a finance background but I have studied CFA L1 course material (only to realise it too late that the damn thing was no longer happening). I am extremely inclined towards appearing for FRM this year if only I can see it as an achievable target considering my current time frame and to not let waste $650 into the sink. But I am still hell bent to do it if its anything less than impossible.

Please comment. Tumtum's comment would be highly appreciated.

I think you can still go ahead and do it. But, one has to be sincere and maintain the study hours throughout, since you dont have prior experience.
Regards,
Shankar