[roadtoib]

Originally Posted by vkycoolkarni

same here...
due to work commitments its tough starting it by april...

i have bought last year's core readings...and downloaded kaplan...
Core readings are good...but tooo extensive...

so i will try to have the right mix of both..

vky can u share last yera's core readings...i want to see it before making my mind for FRM-2009..i m in dilemma whether to register for FRM this year or nt...so kindly share core readings...
guys if anybody has gujrati's essentials of econometrics pls share it...
i need it...

[nileshathome]

Hi Friends,

For all those who are confused how to start preparing, here is something you can try.. This is the message on Bionic Turtle forum..( I will recommend you all to check the forum. It is a very useful forum and will clear most of the doubts in your mind.)

We had a conf call with GARP this morning. I said: i am getting lots of questions on how to start prep early.
And, I asked them if they considered the following three books good for an early start on 2009:
1. Gujarati’s 1-8 chapters (from last year);
2. The John Hull chapters, and
3. The Bruce Tuckman chaptes.
And, GARP’s president and research director both said, yes, we fully agree. So, I infer from that (I took that to be a hint that) those three texts remain in 2009. So, IMO, that’s the best early start. (They also said the FRM handbook is being updated; a 5th edition)
The link to this message is..

Financial Risk Manager | Formula’s Summary (FRM 200 - VAR Section

Hope you people find it useful...

[yadavdevinder]

hello FRM 2009 aspirants
I am also interested in appearing 2009 FRM exam. is there any books available in soft copy with any person

1) TuckMann on Fixed Income
2) VAR by Jurion
3)Econometrics by Gujarati

Devinder Yadav

[gabriel666]

I am pretty sure sharing copyrighted material is against PG rules ..

[nileshathome]

Originally Posted by gabriel666

I am pretty sure sharing copyrighted material is against PG rules ..

Sorry gabriel666.. I didn't want to hurt your sentiments...

Anyways, I am new here, and with all the people wanting the soft copy of the books, I posted it just for the sake of helping them. I know we can contact each other by private messages, but this way it is going to help more people. I once again apologize to you and I will keep in mind not to post any links here.

[gabriel666]

Originally Posted by nileshathome

Sorry gabriel666.. I didn't want to hurt your sentiments...

Anyways, I am new here, and with all the people wanting the soft copy of the books, I posted it just for the sake of helping them. I know we can contact each other by private messages, but this way it is going to help more people. I once again apologize to you and I will keep in mind not to post any links here.

Believe me, I am not hurt or annoyed at all and so you dont have to apologize to me . But it is against PG rules, and if you break the rules the moderators could ban you (Not me, because remember this has nothing to do with me). Also you are violating copyright laws, which clearly is illegal and hence could put you (and the site) in trouble. So it is best that you not post such links .

Cheers.

[mba_maniac08]

Hii puys,

I have an experience of 26 months in embedded systems.
I sm planning to give FRM this year in november.
But i am little confused as to whether to go for CFA ro FRM.
I also came to know that we need a experience in finance for 2 years before we get the certification for FRM.
Can anyone please help me out.

Thanx.

[vkycoolkarni]

Originally Posted by roadtoib

vky can u share last yera's core readings...i want to see it before making my mind for FRM-2009..i m in dilemma whether to register for FRM this year or nt...so kindly share core readings...
guys if anybody has gujrati's essentials of econometrics pls share it...
i need it...

Hey..I have hard copy of the same... and I stay in Pune.. So if u too in Pune then I can surely share it with you...

[vkycoolkarni]

Originally Posted by mba_maniac08

Hii puys,

I have an experience of 26 months in embedded systems.
I sm planning to give FRM this year in november.
But i am little confused as to whether to go for CFA ro FRM.
I also came to know that we need a experience in finance for 2 years before we get the certification for FRM.
Can anyone please help me out.

Thanx.

CFA and FRM are completely different..
Please refer to
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/career...-frm-garp.html (Financial Risk Manager [FRM] by GARP)

for more details.:xmas:

[nileshathome]

Originally Posted by mba_maniac08

Hii puys,

I have an experience of 26 months in embedded systems.
I sm planning to give FRM this year in november.
But i am little confused as to whether to go for CFA ro FRM.
I also came to know that we need a experience in finance for 2 years before we get the certification for FRM.
Can anyone please help me out.

Thanx.

Hi there,

Even i was a bit confused between the two.. I searched a lot about these two..and as of now, I am in mood to give both of them..

For CFA one needs to clear three exams.. level 1,2 and 3. You also need a work ex of 4 years before being the charter holder.. The work ex needs to be in the relevant sector.

For FRM one needs to clear just 1 exam.. and have a work ex of 2 years in relevant field before being able to use the designation

Obviously, as both are overlapping, you can show same work ex for both. But, for CFA you will need additional 2 years of work ex.

CFA is more popular than FRM. However, both are well known and there are plenty of opportunities for both. Also, GARP website asks you to fill your resume, so I think that you can also get contacted directly through them istead of applying for jobs. But, obviously you need to apply individually to get a desired job. Beleive me, that won't be a pain.

Now, i think that you are worried about work-ex requirements. After clearing the exam, you can mention that you have cleared the exam. This will surely boost your resume. I don't think your present work ex in embedded systems will be beneficial. After clearing the exam also, you can get a very good job (both for CFA and FRM). so, better don't think much about the chances after clearing the exams because there are plenty. What you should think about is whether you want to work in this field. Though the FRM will cost you aroung 30K and it is held in India too, CFA is a costly affair and expect aroung 2 lacs for all the levels combined. The exam is not held in India, so one needs to go to other centers outside India to appear for the exam. Depending on the exam center chosen, the costs may vary. Do check the websites of CFA and FRM fo rmore details.

Btw, I also don't have any work-ex but i am going for both because I am sure what I want. It is up to an individual to decide as costs are high on stake. FRM may require you to go through a more detailed study plan, whereas, CFA level 1 is quite easy (thats what I feel based on what I have studied till now).