Financial Risk Manager FRM®
Blended
Learning
Classroom instruction with catch-up video^ and FB study group
Live streaming^ available if you cannot attend the class in person
^Available upon request
In terms of number of candidates trained for over 15 years
Part I : 81.3% | Part II: 92.8%
FRM® certificate has been adopted by companies as a benchmark to ensure their risk management employees are well versed in the latest financial risk concepts. The certificate program aims to train risk professionals who are qualified to provide competent advice based on globally accepted industry standards and are committed to personal professional development.
- Awarded by Global Association of Risk Professionals, GARP
- GARP is a non-profit independent association of close to 150,000 risk management practitioners and researchers representing banks, investment management firms, government agencies, academic institutions, and corporations from more than 195 countries worldwide
- Currently, there are over 80,000 FRMs worldwide represented in banks, government agencies, regulatory bodies, investment boutiques and exchanges. 90% of FRM® candidates would recommend it to others
- In May / August 2023, the global passing rate for FRM® Part I Examination was 47% and 51% for Part II examination
Examination Outlines
Foundations of Risk Management 20%
Quantitative Analysis- 20%
Financial Markets and Products 30%
Valuation and Risk Models 30%
100 multiple-choice questions
Market Risk Measurement and Management 20%
Credit Risk Measurement and Management 20%
Operational Risk and Resiliency 20%
Liquidity and Treasury Risk Measurement and Management 15%
Risk Management and Investment Management 15%
Current Issues in Financial Markets 10%
80 multiple-choice questions
Exam Window & Format in 2024
EXAM
WINDOW
Part I
Part II
May 11 – 17
May 18 – 22
Aug 9 – 10
Aug 9 – 10
Nov 9 – 15
Nov 16 – 19
- A passing score on the FRM® examination (Both Part I and Part II in 4 years)
- Active membership of the Global Association of Risk Professionals
- A minimum of two years of experience* in the area of financial risk management or any other related field including, but not limited to, trading, portfolio management, academic or industry research, economics, auditing, risk consulting and/or risk technology
*Those who do not have sufficient work experience may submit their 2 years of work experience within 5 years upon passing the FRM® examination
- 93 hours (full track) of instructor-led training
- 45 hours for Part I; 48 hours for Part II
- Blended learning mode (Live training, Video Catch-up and FB Study Group)
- Study package approved by GARP, including learning objectives, question bank by topics, practice exam and reference readings
- Real case sharing will be adopted in class to enable practical application of financial risk management
- Free re-sitting** for members who fail the FRM® exam with 80% attendance record in training classes
**Free re-sitting will be arranged on a first-come-first-served basis. Deposit is required for members granted rights to re-sit the class. Deposit is refundable for members who have attended 80% in the retaking class.
Blended Learning Mode
Live Training
Learn from multi-trainers in accordance to their expertise of the FRM® Program curriculum (Classroom or Virtual)
Live Stream & Video Catch-up
• Live Stream is available upon request for students who if you cannot attend the class in person• Catch up any missing lessons from home or on campus • Review difficult concepts anytime and anywhere
Facebook Study Group
• Share insights and learn from peers
• Help you learn faster
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15/F, Hip Shing Hong Centre, 55 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong
13/F, Hip Shing Hong Kowloon Centre, 192-194 Nathan Road, Kowloon
Experienced Master Trainers
- Master of Laws in Corporate and Financial Law
- Over 20 years risk management experience with the Big 4 accounting firm, regulatory bodies, commercial banks and fund house
- Ph.D. in Finance (dynamic relationship between Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng Index Futures, Tracker Fund and the index constituents)
- Seasoned Risk Manager
- Over 20 years experience in quantitative analytics, portfolio management, MIS, regulatory reporting and business process reengineering for retail, wholesale and investment banking
Satisfaction Rate :
9.6/10
Survey of KORNERSTONE students, 2019 – 2023
Course Fees
Full Track:***StartHub Asia Member: HK$20,800
- Part 1: StartHub Asia Member: HK$13,800
- Non-Member: HK$15,800
- Part 2: StartHub Asia Member: HK$ 13,800
- Non-Member: HK$15,800
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15/F, Hip Shing Hong Centre, 55 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong
13/F, Hip Shing Hong Kowloon Centre, 192-194 Nathan Road, Kowloon
