The FRM Certification has been adopted by many companies as a benchmark to ensure their risk management employees are well versed in the latest financial risk concepts. Up to 2008 statistics, there are over 17,600 FRMs in over 90 countries across the globe. The Certificate identifies risk professionals that are qualified to provide competent advice based on globally accepted industry standards and who are committed to personal professional development.

• Accredited by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (G.A.R.P.)
• Most prestigious global certification that measures a financial risk manager's capability
• Over 6,000 organizations worldwide with FRM 2009 Candidates, demonstrating global acceptance and strong recognition
• FRM 2008 candidates came from 36 different industry sectors, representing 168 of Fortune's Global 500 companies
• Currently 575 companies with 5 or more FRM registrants, number of companies has increased by 448% from 2003 to 2009
• Firms with most FRM holders include HSBC, UBS, BOC, ING, Samsung and PricewaterhouseCoopers etc.
• Financial risk management has seen considerable growth over the past 15 years fueled by the complexity of financial products, increased regulation and recent notable failures
• Many financial institutions have adopted FRM as a pre-requisite for job applications

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• 70 hours instructor-led training with extra 8 hours of mock examination
• Examination-focused: knowledge and techniques
• Comprehensive past paper and case study review
• Bring in experience for work
• Experienced industry practitioner and with prestigious academic accreditation as tutor

• Financial Risk Manager
• Corporate Treasurer
• Risk Analyst
• Portfolio Manager
• Fund Manager
• Legal & Compliance Professional
• Securities Dealing & Settlement Professional
• Financial Controller
• Risk Technology I.T. Developers
• Banking Internal / External Auditor
• Risk Consultants
• Financial Advisor

To get Chartered:

1. A passing score on the FRM Examination
2. Active membership in the Global Association of Risk Professionals
3. 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

• Quantitative Analysis
• Foundations of Risk Management
• Financial Markets and Products
• Valuation & Risk Models
• Market Risk Measurement & Management
• Credit Risk Measurement & Management
• Operational & Integrated Risk Management
• Risk Management & Investment Management
• Current Issues & Financial Markets / Mock Exam

FRM Exam Level 1:

Exam Topics:
Foundations of Risk Management    20%
Quantitative Analysis                            20%
Financial Markets and Products        30%
Valuation & Risk Modeling                  30%

Level 1 Exam format: 100 Multiple Choice Questions
Duration: 4 hours

FRM Exam Level 2:

Exam Topics:
Market Risk Measurement & Management            25%
Credit Risk Measurement & Management             25%
Operation & Integrated Risk Management             30%
Risk Management & Investment Management      25%
Current Issues in Financial Markets                        10%

Level 2 Exam format: 80 Multiple Choice Questions
Duration: 4 hours

Over 8 years in Investment Banking & Finance Industry

"Well structured course content for us to prepare for the exam. Daniel exercises a comprehensive understanding of the course materials. His teaching is clear & coverage and well enough for FRM exam."

Debora Chan
Convoy Financial Services Ltd.
Risk Department