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    FRM 2008 results ?

    Hello all, The official passing rate for the 2008 FRM exam is 42.40%, the lowest passing other than the 1997's (1st FRM exam being conducted -37.04%). Here is the link: http://www.garp.com/frmexam/FRMstats.aspx Philip
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    FRM 2008 results ?

    frmquant: Thanks. Philip
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    FRM 2008 results ?

    frmquant: What do you think about the MFE from Baruch and Rugter? Philip
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    FRM 2008 results ?

    frmquant: Thanks. I do what I can just to make a difference here (getting a job) . I have been using Excel VBA for more than 7 years (not as a full-time job) but hardly get me into any full-time Excel VBA job. C++ yes that's a good idea; however, without a quant degree it is very hard to move...
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    FRM 2008 results ?

    Hi, I like the level II curriculum and for the time being I can use my time productively (unemployed) but it will cost $2,000 for level I and $1,600 for level II for the CAIA. I’ve finished CFA, FRM and CPA ….I am still not sure the marginal benefit verse the costs. Still thinking ... Philip
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    FRM 2008 results ?

    David, Thanks. I tried the level 1 sample exam (100 mc) without any preparation and it was fairly easy for me to attain 70%. In my opinion, the vigor of the exam is far below CFA level 1. However, I did spend some time looking into the level 2. I found something that is not offered in either...
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    FRM 2008 results ?

    frmquant: Thanks. I have never attended the meeting but it might be useful for networking. I have found an interesting blog for FRM verse PRM information: http://www.analystforum.com/phorums/read.php?1,359769 It seemed to me people had good thoughts about PRM. I am surprise how...
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    FRM 2008 results ?

    frmquant: Thanks. We make you think PRM can benefit you in the killing job environment and you already earned FRM. Would that enhance your risk knowledge or perception of competence? What are the costs including exams and preparation material. Philip
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    FRM 2008 results ?

    Sameer3: Thank you. frmquant: Congratulation to you too! Currently, I am unemployed and don't have any solid job leads yet. I already passed all levels of the CFA exam and I just want to do something more productive. I have already enrolled in the CIPM level I exam and I am thinking of the...
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    FRM 2008 results ?

    Hello all, I just got them also this morning. This is the breakdown: Credit Risk Measurement and Management: 2nd Quartile Market Risk Measurement and Management : 1st Quartile Operational and Integrated Risk Management : 1st Quartile Quantitative Analysis : 1st Quartile Risk Management...
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    FRM 2008 results ?

    Thank you David. I was a bit surprise I passed. I went through all your lectures and summary chapter Q&A;also. I used the 3rd edition FRM handbook and complete the reading and questions. I used Schweser 2 Mock exams (morning and afternnoon papers) and the GARP's given three mock exams. In...
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    FRM 2008 results ?

    Hello, I just got the result @ 1:26 p.m. I passed. Philip
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