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Professional Risk Manager (PRM)  |
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Members
of PRMIA reached 45,000 and spins over 180 countries by 5 October 2007 |
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Membership
grew by 7,000 in 2007! PRMIA becomes the fastest growing professional
association in the risk industry. |
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Accredited
by PRMIA, Professional Risk Managers' International Association, PRM
certification is setting a new standard for risk management program.
Risk Managers are now playing a vital role at most organizations and
are increasingly called upon to be leaders in the strategic development
of those institutions. PRM qualification is the STANDARD.
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| Course
Syllabus |
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Finance
Theory, Financial instruments and Markets |
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Mathematical
Foundations of Risk Measurement |
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Risk
Management Practices |
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Case
Studies, PRMIA Standards of Best Practice, Conduct and Ethics |
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| Who
Should Enroll? |
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Finance/Banking
Professionals |
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> Mathematical Foundations of Risk
Measurement |
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> Banker |
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> Financial Risk Manager |
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> Corporate Treasurer |
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> Risk Analyst / Consultant |
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> Portfolio Manager |
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> Fund Manager |
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> Securities Dealing &
Settlement Professional |
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> Financial Controller |
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> Asset Manager |
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Management
Professionals |
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IT
Security Professionals |
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| Exam
Format |
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Student
is entitled to be a PRM after obtained the pass results in all 4 exams.
The examinee may choose to complete all 4 papers at a time or make
individual attempts in two years |
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Candidates
have to acquire the membership of PRMIA prior to examination
enrollment. Examination format is multiple choice questions |
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Candidates
have to finish Exams I & II in 3.5 hours should they opt for 4
papers in 1 attempt. 1 hour recess time is then allowed, followed by
the 2-hour exams, i.e. Exams III & IV. (6.5 hours for 120 multiple
choice questions in total) |
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| Exam No. |
Exam Topic |
Weighting |
No. of Q's |
Time |
| I |
Finance Theory, Financial Instruments and
Markets |
30% |
36 |
120 Mins |
| II |
Mathematical Foundations of Risk
Measurement |
20% |
24 |
120 Mins |
| III |
Risk Management Practices |
30% |
36 |
90 Mins |
| IV |
Case Studies, Standards: Governance, Best
Practice, Conduct and Ethics |
20% |
24 |
60 Mins |
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| Profile
of Membership (Sector Representation) |
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| A. Banking |
| B.
Traditional Asset Management |
| C.
Insurance |
| D. Energy |
| E.
Government /Regulator |
| F.
Alternative Investments |
| G.
Non-Financial /Corporate |
| H.
Student / Faculty /Academic |
| I.
Commodities (Non energy) |
| J.
Medical /Biological |
| K. Others |
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| Course
Highlights |
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48 hours
instructor-led workshop + 6 hours mock exam session |
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Experienced
and qualified trainer |
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PRMTM
, FRMTM, ACA, HKCPA, CAMS, MA (Cambridge University) |
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Over 15 years in Investment Banking & Finance Industry |
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Vice President of Major European Investment Bank |
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Former Senior
Regional Management of BNP Paribas Bank Hong Kong |
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Former
Vice President of JP Morgan Chase Bank |
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Senior
position in international financial organizations including PricewaterhouseCoopers (Hong Kong),
Credit Suisse First Boston (London), Ernst & Young Chartered
Accountants (London) |
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Invited
by GARP to contribute exam questions of international FRMTM
Examination (2003-2008) |
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Lecturer
in ACCA examination courses for over 5 years, generating HK top
prizewinners |
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Master
Facilitator, Quality Assessor and Exam Marker for HK Institute of
Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) Qualification Program |
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Published
technical articles on Financial hedging instrument IAS 32 and 39 |
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Guest
speaker for US investment banks, big four accounting firms, lawyer CPD
courses and Hong Kong Productivity Council financial risk management
seminars |
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2005 Winner of South China Morning Post & Henley MBA scholarship |
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Frequently interviewed on newspapers for views on financial markets |
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Class
exercises with case studies and exam questions for each knowledge domain |
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more information: http://www.prmia.org |
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| Financial
Risk Manager (FRM) |
 The
Financial Risk Manager (FRMTM)
certification establishes that an individual possesses the body of
knowledge necessary for independent risk management analysis and
decision making. It is the world's most prestigious certification
program that measures a financial risk manager's capabilities |
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| Who
should get FRM Certification? |
| 1. |
Financial
Risk Manager |
| 2. |
Corporate
Treasurer |
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Risk
Analyst |
| 4. |
Portfolio
Manager |
| 5. |
Fund
Manager |
| 6. |
Legal
& Compliance Professional |
| 7. |
Securities
Dealing & Settlement Professional |
| 8. |
Financial
Controller |
| 9. |
Risk
Technology I.T. Developers |
| 10. |
Banking
Internal/External Auditor |
| 11. |
Risk
Consultants |
| 12. |
Financial
Advisor |
| For more information: http://www.garp.com/frmexam |
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| Examination
Topics |
| Market
Risk Measurement and Management |
30% |
| Credit
Risk Measurement and Management |
25% |
| Operational
and Integrated Risk Management, Legal, Accounting and Ethics |
25% |
| Risk
Management in Investment Management |
10% |
| Quantitative
Analysis |
10% |
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| Examination
Fee |
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| Registration Deadlines |
New Candidate |
Returning Candidate |
Early
Registration
(March 3 - April
30, 2008)
23.59 EDT (New York time) |
USD 550.00
(USD 400 for
exam, USD 150 for GARP membership fee*) |
USD 450.00
(USD 300 for
exam, USD 150 for GARP membership fee*) |
Standard Registration
(May 1 - August
31, 2008)
23.59 EDT (New York time) |
USD 700.00
(USD 550 for
exam, USD 150 GARP membership fee*) |
USD
550.00
(USD 400 for
exam, USD 150 for GARP membership fee*) |
Late Registration
(September 1 -
October 15, 2008)
23.59 EDT (New York time) |
USD 950.00
(USD 800 for
exam, USD 150 for GARP membership fee*) |
USD
550.00
(USD 600 for
exam, USD 150 for GARP membership fee*) |
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| *Membership
is
good for one full year from the effective date of the registration.
Only full-time students are eligible for GARP's Student Membership rate
by providing a copy of their transcripts directly from their school,
within 30 days of registration. |
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| Exam
Date: 15th Nov, 2008 (SAT) |
| Exam
Format: 140 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Duration:
5 hours |
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| Pre-requisite |
| A
minimum of two years experience in the area of financial risk
management or another related field including, but not limited to,
trading, portfolio management, academic or industry research,
economics, auditing, risk consulting, and/or risk technology. |
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| Course Highlights |
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48 hours training with extra 6 hours of mock examination |
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Structured lecture notes |
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Experienced and qualified trainer |
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PRMTM
, FRMTM, ACA, HKCPA, CAMS, MA (Cambridge University) |
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Over 15 years in Investment Banking & Finance Industry |
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Vice President of Major European Investment Bank |
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Former Senior
Regional Management of BNP Paribas Bank Hong Kong |
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Former
Vice President of JP Morgan Chase Bank |
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Senior
position in international financial organizations including PWC(HK),
Credit Suisse First Boston (London), Ernst & Young Chartered
Accountants (London) |
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Invited
by GARP to contribute exam questions of international FRMTM
Examination (2003-2007) |
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Lecturer
in ACCA examination courses for over 5 years, generating HK top
prizewinners |
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Master Facilitator, Quality Assessor and Exam
Marker for HK Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)
Qualification Program |
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Published
technical articles on Financial hedging instrument IAS 32 and 39 |
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Guest
speaker for US investment banks, big four accounting firms, lawyer CPD
courses and Hong Kong Productivity Council financial risk management
seminars |
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2005 Winner of South China Morning Post & Henley MBA scholarship |
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| Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) |
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Accredited by the Chartered
Financial Analyst Institute, the CFA Program is a globally
recognized standard for measuring the competence and integrity of
financial analysts. Three levels of examinations measure a
candidate’s ability to apply the fundamental knowledge of
investment principles at a professional level. There are 140,000
enrolled candidates from over 160 nations and 79,000 current
charterholders in the global network.
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Informatics Professional Development
Centre proudly launches CFA Level I Exam Preparatory Training. Our
mission is to provide CFA candidates with a broad array of training of
the highest quality. We utilize our renowned trainers and staff
resources to produce the most effective, relevant, concise and
comprehensive study materials and training sessions on the market.
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| Who Should Enroll? |
1. Securities analyst
2. Finance manager
3. Investment advisor
4. Fund manager
5. Head of research
6. Research analyst
7. Quantitative analyst
8. Financial controller
9. Product support manager
10.Anyone who wish to develop career in investment area |
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| Basic Entrance Requirement |
1.
Bachelor degree, or
2. Four years of qualified professional working experience, or
3. Diploma / associate degree with two years of qualified professional
working experience. |
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| Examination Fee Schedule |
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Received by CFA Institute on or
before 3/10/2007 |
Received by CFA Institute on or
before 15/2/2008 |
Received by CFA Institute on or
before 17/3/2008 |
Enrollment Fee
(first time candidates only) |
$390 |
$390 |
$465 |
| Exam Registration |
$600 |
$688 |
$930 |
| Total Fee |
$990 |
$1,078 |
$1,395 |
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| Currency: US Dollar |
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| Examination Details |
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Date: 8th
June, 2008 |
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Format:
240 Multiple Choices Questions |
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Duration:
6 hours |
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| Course Outline |
| Part I (60 hours) |
1.
Ethical and Professional Standards
2. Quantitative Methods
3. Economics
4. Financial Reporting and Analysis
5. Corporate Finance
6. Equity Investment
7. Fixed Income
8. Derivatives
9. Alternative Investments
10. Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning |
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| Part II (6 hours) |
| Mock exam and review session |
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| Course Highlights |
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60 hours of tutorial sessions covering
the whole syllabus for CFA Level I Exam |
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6-hour mock exam plus review session |
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5-hour Fundamental Accounting Concepts
for CFA workshop |
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All study materials included |
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2 mid-term tests for progress assessment |
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Guarantee Pass Policy |
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Eligible for Continuing Education Fund
(CEF) |
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| Trainers' Profile |
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Academic/ Professional Background |
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CFA,
HKICPA, ACCA, MBA (concentrate in Finance) Columbia Business School,
New York, BA (Accountancy) |
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Working Background |
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10 years of working experience in Accounting and Finance industry |
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Equity Research Analyst at Top US Investment Bank |
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Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Washington D.C. and Hong Kong |
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Expertise on |
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Accounting, financial statement analysis, securities and derivatives valuation |
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Teaching experience |
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Guest speaker for several Hong Kong and Mainland China universities and Big 4 accounting firms on finance issues |
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