Financial Risk Manager Handbook (Wiley Finance) 4th Edition [2007]

Financial Risk Manager Handbook (Wiley Finance)

By Philippe Jorion, GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals)

Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 713
Publication Date: 2007-06-15
Sales Rank: 63285
ISBN / ASIN: 0470126302
EAN: 9780470126301
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Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: Wiley
Studio: Wiley
Average Rating: 3

An essential guide to financial risk management and the only way to get a great overview of the subjects covered in the GARP FRM Exam

The Financial Risk Management Exam (FRM Exam) is given by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) annually in November for risk professionals who want to earn FRM(r) certification. The Financial Risk Manager Handbook, Fourth Edition is the definitive guide for those preparing to take the FRM Exam as well as a valued working reference for risk professionals. Written with the full support of GARP, and containing questions and solutions from previous exams, this book is a valuable resource for professionals responsible for or associated with financial risk management.

Date: 2006-11-03 Rating: 3
Review:
A must-have for the FRM exam

Jorion’s book is indispensable (and, in my experience, sufficient) when preparing for the FRM exam; if you are taking it, think no more. An added bonus is the impressive number of typos and errors to test your knowledge

Date: 2006-07-30 Rating: 5
Review:
very satisfied

good to have a wide range of subjects in one handbook. it seems I don’t need the other library for my everyday work

Date: 2006-05-05 Rating: 4
Review:
Good enough for what it claims

The people who have written reviews primarily have gripes that they didn’t pass. They must have thought the book was THE ONLY RESOURCE they would need. I used this book and I did pass the exam. It wasn’t the only resource I used though.

The publishers of the book even claim that using only this book will not help you pass the exam. It is an OVERVIEW text. It is a primer to help you delve into the material. This book will not substitute the large amount of qualitative reading and equation memorization that you’ll need to do in order to pass.

I give it a 4 mainly because the book does what it claims and because some of the more negative reviews are too far-fetched. Remember to buy the version that applies to your test year.

Date: 2006-03-30 Rating: 1
Review:
I Wish I Hadn’t

This book cost me the FRM last year. I made it the center of my study program. The book’s writing is atrocious; there are gaps in what is covered; and there are many errors and misstatements. I wasted six weeks struggling with this book. When I finally realized my mistake, it was too late to rescue my study program, and I failed the exam. I am very disillusioned with Jorion and GARP. This shoddy, overpriced paperback makes me think they are in it just for the money. This year, I have signed up for the CFA exam instead. So far, I have been very impressed with their study materials.

Date: 2006-01-08 Rating: 1
Review:
Pro?! Huh?

Not detail in explaining concepts
Too few numerical examples
Content far too simple to be a desktop ref. in the dealing rm.
Poor editing and formatting
90% similar to the earlier edition.

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