Smart Risk Financial Training INTRODUCTION

In this modern complex world Financial Risk Management is essential for every company. Often
financial professionals are specialised in a specific field but they have less knowledge outside of
their specific responsibilities. The Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam offers financial
professionals the opportunity to gain a complete overview of Risk Management. The FRM
designation is by far the best known and most respected risk designation, with 25 of the top 25
banks in the world having a significant presence of certified FRMs. At present there are more
than 26,000 certified Financial Risk Managers(FRM) in the world and this number is growing
fast.

GARP Level I and II exam

Since 1997 the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) organises the FRM
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examination in several countries worldwide. On 20 Apr 2017 the Level I as well as the Level II
exam will be held. Candidates can participate in the Level I exam or the Level II exam only, or
both Levels at once.

The examination focuses on analytical skills and the product knowledge of financial markets. The
following subjects are discussed in the Level I exam:
1. Foundations of Risk Management (20%)
2. Quantitative Analysis (20%)
3. Financial Markets and Products (30%)
4. Valuation and Risk Models (30%)

The following subjects are discussed in Level II exam:

1. Market Risk Measurement and Management (25%)
2. Credit Risk Measurement and Management (25%)
3. Operational and Integrated Risk Management (25%)
4. Risk Management and Investment Management (15%)
FRM EXAM PREPARATION 5. Current Issues in Financial Markets (10%)

For more information about GARP and the FRM exam: www.garp.org/frm

Prepare for your FRM exam in the Netherlands

THE COURSE OF SMART RISK FINANCIAL TRAINING

A unique course in the Benelux to discover your knowledge gaps in time!
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From Thursday 5 until Saturday 7 Oct 201 7 Smart Risk Financial Training a 3 day course
specifically aimed at the successful completion of the FRM examination. The course for both
levels will take place simultaneously. The participant pass rate from the previous 14 courses was
well above average.
 THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE TUTORS

The content of this hands-on course is a combination of theory and the completion of practice Tim Segboer Msc CFA FRM
examination questions. This will enable you to assess your understanding of the theory and learn Tim Segboer is a graduated econometrist,
how best to approach the examination questions themselves. In the examination training a lot of Chartered Financial Analyst and certified
calculations are made with a financial calculator. This method has proved to be effective given Financial Risk Manager . His expertise and
experience lie in the field of ALM, capital
the historical above average pass rates.
markets, market risk, IFRS, Basel III and credit
risk. Tim works at the N.V. Bank Nederlandse
Within the course the Texas Instruments BA II Plus is used, this is one of the calculators allowed Gemeenten, department Treasury Portfolio
by GARP. During the course the participant automatically learns how to operate this calculator. management.
Tiemo Wesseling Msc RBA FRM
Tiemo Wesseling is a graduated actuary,
certified investment advisor in the Netherlands
and certified Financial Risk Manager. His
expertise and experience lie in the area of
capital markets, credit risk, regulations and
market risk. Tiemo works at the N.V. Bank
Nederlandse Gemeenten, department Treasury
Portfolio management.

Self study Course 5-7 Oct Self study FRM exam 18 Nov
Additionally in the period between the course and the examination continued assistance and
advice is available.
OUR PRICE
The cost of the 3 day course for each Level is 1,639 excluding VAT (including 21% VAT
1,985). Lunch, snacks and tea/coffee are included in the price. A complimentary welcome dinner
will be held on the first day of the course. At the beginning of the course a binder is distributed
containing all the necessary teaching materials.
In order to prepare for the FRM examination we recommend to download the study material at
www.smartrisk.nl/FRM_Program.html The study material consists of the FRM Exam
Program Manual, the FRM Study Guide and the FRM Candidate Guide.
Furthermore we recommend to purchase the FRM Exam Part I respectively the FRM
Exam Part II books. These book can be ordered at www.garp.org.
Jan Wesseling Ph.D.
Jan Wesseling is a graduated econometrist, is retired but still
connected to the Faculty of Economics and Business at the
University of Amsterdam. He was a professor in and coordinator of
courses like Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Arithmetic, Actuarial
Studies and Management support systems. Jan performed
research and has published several books on these topics. He was
managing director of the Amsterdam Business School of the UVA
responsible for education, head of department of the HES-
Amsterdam and program manager of Financial Planning of the
study Msc Actuarial Studies.
LOCATION
The course will take place at the Castle Congreshotel Oud-Poelgeest in Oegstgeest
(www.oudpoelgeest.nl). Should you wish to stay the night in this hotel Smart Risk Financial
Training is happy to facilitate your reservation.
INTERESTED?

Should you be interested in FRM course participation, please contact Smart Risk Financial
Training directly. The subscription form can be found on the website.
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Smart Risk Financial Training

Van Lennepdreef 20
2353 NK Leiderdorp
T: 06 50470836/ 06-50474944
E: frmcourse@smartrisk.nl
W: www.smartrisk.nl