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2013
FRM
Examination
Study Guide
The designation recognized
by risk management
professionals worldwide
2013 Financial Risk Manager (FRMĀ®) Examination Study Guide
Topic Outline, Readings, Test Weightings
It is rare that a risk manager will be faced
The Study Guide sets forth primary topics
with an issue that can immediately be slot-
and subtopics covered in the FRM Exam.
ted into one category. In the real world, a
The topics were selected by the FRM
risk manager must be able to identify any
Committee as ones that risk managers
number of risk-related issues and be able
who work in practice today have to master.
to deal with them effectively. As such, the
The topics and their respective weightings
FRM Examination is also a comprehensive
are reviewed yearly to ensure the FRM
examination, testing a risk professional on
Exam is kept timely and relevant.
a number of risk management concepts
and approaches.
The Study Guide also contains a full listing
of all of the readings that are recommended
Readings
as preparation for the FRM Examination.
Questions for the FRM Examination are
Key Concepts appear as bullet points at
related to and supported by the readings
the beginning of each section and are
listed under each topic outline. These read-
intended to help candidates identify the
ings were selected by the FRM Committee
major themes and knowl-
to assist candidates in their review of the
The FRM Examination is
edge areas associated with
subjects covered by the exam. It is strongly
a comprehensive examina-
that section.
suggested that candidates review these
readings in depth prior to sitting for the
tion, testing a risk professional on a number of risk
FRM Examination Approach
exam. All of the readings listed in the FRM
management concepts and
The FRM Exam is a practice-
Study Guide are available through GARP.
approaches....