If you are working in an IB (unless you're in back office), I don't think you can find time to go for evening classes. If your employer is allowing you to knock off early to go for classes, then commit all the time you need. If you feel tired after work, then opt for weekend classes.

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Added on December 3, 2012, 8:27 pmI believe you will still need to complete your CAT before you can move to ACCA (unless you're doing some diploma at TARC which exempts you from CAT, I don't know).

There's no need to rush. Take a degree, feel what's a university life like.

This post has been edited by fino_abama: Dec 3 2012, 08:27 PM

Not too sure if this is the right place to ask if anyone is selling their CFA Level 2 textbook, but since it's a thread dedicated to CFA I thought I'd ask away. Would like to purchase them if they are any kind souls out there willing to sell them unused books

Any free links or torrent for 2013 Schwesser books to be shared?

Hi aaron1kee, I understand that Sunway L3 classes will only start in Jan 2013? Instead of Dec 2012?
Can you confirm? Thanks.

Yeah, apparently they couldn't garner enough people. Classes will start in Jan nonetheless AFAIK.

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Added on December 5, 2012, 11:10 pmWell, that's the exact route I took. CAT > ACCA > CFA.

But honestly, why the rush? U just finished your SPM. Evaluate your options, explore other alternatives before committing. CFA is still too far-fetched for now. Who knows you might just discover another interest of yours.

This post has been edited by aaron1kee: Dec 5 2012, 11:10 PM

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Added on December 5, 2012, 11:10 pm

Well, that's the exact route I took. CAT > ACCA > CFA.

But honestly, why the rush? U just finished your SPM. Evaluate your options, explore other alternatives before committing. CFA is still too far-fetched for now. Who knows you might just discover another interest of yours.

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That's your route? haha my parents is asking for my plannings and I asked the experts what can I do in the future if I am really interested in investment. So I did some researched on ACCA, CIMA , CFA and those. I found CFA suits me the best. So just wanna ask what route can I in the fastest way

So how long it took you to get to CFA?

Anyway thanks for you reply so much!

Hi aaron1kee, how likely will sunway-tes organise the level 3 cfa classes, given that the number of students thus far is low? Any possibility sunway-tes will cancel level 3 classes?

The reason I am asking is I am sponsored by my company. If sunway-tes is not doing level 3, then i need to inform my company fast an enroll me somewhere else (kasturi or noesis).

U have any info? Thanks.

Hi mcrayfc,

Just to let you know (maybe you already have the schedule), we're done with SS3 (Behavioral Finance) and SS4 (Private Wealth Management) last week and this Sunday we will cover SS6 (Capital Market Expectation) and SS17 (Performance Evaluation & Attribution), then SS14 (Risk Mgmt) by end of the month. The classes won't be repeated (but it's recorded), so you might want to check out classes at Kasturi (which I suspect have started as well).

I think Sunway will likely start the class, otherwise they will never get the ball rolling (just my take, wait for aaron to get back or perhaps call Sunway to ask).

UPDATE:
I've checked Kasturi's schedule. They've started since 17th Nov and to date have completed 4 study sessions (plus this coming weekend, that will be 6 study sessions).

Source: Kasturi 2013 Jun CFA L3 Timetable

This post has been edited by fino_abama: Dec 7 2012, 11:07 PM

Hey mcrayfc, like I said earlier the class will start nonetheless, no matter how low the turnout it may be. If you have any specific questions, you can contact PIC liyeeny@sunway.edu.my. She is the admin for Sunway CFA.

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Added on December 8, 2012, 10:08 amI'm falling behind the schedule and along with classes delay. FINO

This post has been edited by aaron1kee: Dec 8 2012, 10:08 AM

yo guys. Ima CFA level 2 candidate. Getting some classes with kasturi

still 7 months to go, but we have only finished quants, econs, and Corporate finance.

Yoroshique!

Remember to study on weekends or squeeze in between your free time. Time flies, you know. Anyway, it's only December, you still have time.

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Added on December 8, 2012, 11:17 amActually you have less than 6 months to go. lol... give a review of Kasturi classes if you have time. Will be informative for everyone here. All the best with your studies.

This post has been edited by fino_abama: Dec 8 2012, 11:17 AM

Kasturi is good. especially David Meow and Mr Yap. go grab tuition classes with them!

They are very up to date, which is shown by their level 1 and level 2 this year having massive changes in syllibus, yet they are keeping up with it. David Meow not only sticks to the syllibus, but he has very good experience being in the industry, hence, most of the things in CFA, he will always have some joke company or malaysia company which can be an example for it.

In all honesty, im more like taking CFA for fun, because im already in this industry for almost a decade already. I know CFA says its bad to abuse soft-dollars by brokers, but i think if i take CFA, i can increase my clients returns (lol).

But yeah. i do recommend Kasturi for people who want the choice.

One thing im not sure, is that Mr Yap said this year we might not have ANOVA analysis. But it seems to be in the book...

This post has been edited by GaretJenna: Dec 9 2012, 12:58 PM

Thanks fino_abama for your info. looks like sunway is my best bet then...

How do u feel about the topics thus far? I did scan thru the textbook and found that it is very boring...all are pure text-reading, and not many maths stuff...

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Added on December 13, 2012, 1:09 pmThanks aaron1kee...I have confirmed with li yeen and even with the singapore side. yes, they will conduct the class. my only concern is, sunway seems to have the lowest number of class hours compared to noesis and kasturi.....


This post has been edited by mcrayfc: Dec 13 2012, 01:09 PM

You will still need to know how to interpret the ANOVA table from the statistical output.

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Added on December 13, 2012, 1:32 pmThus far, very applied and much more interesting than Lvl 1 & 2. I think the only part that will be boring to me is Ethics and GIPS. When you study, think of how you can relate it to yourself and also to your work, then it will not be so dry.

Aaron mentioned before that the hours at Sunway are lesser but the lecturers are always willing to help if students work hard as well (correct me if i'm wrong, aaron). They also give progressive test after every sub (?) i think, so you should be fine.

This post has been edited by fino_abama: Dec 13 2012, 01:32 PM

I have only finish quants, economics, and corporate finance. all three has tons of applied stuff.

Ethics is actually my strongest fort, because its all common sense (well, for a religious person like me, anyways).

I havent started FRA and equities yet. I have a good feeling about doing CFA level 2. level 1 was a horrible experience, with tons of stuff to cover, tons of theories, and tones of stuff i cant apply, not to mention large IPO's towards the actual exam date.

Hi everyone,

Noesis Ex Ed is organizing an Industry Overview Forum on 18th December (next Tuesday) from 7:00-9:30pm. For the CFA program, there will be speakers from various professions (i.e. Corporate Finance, Fund Management, Institutional Dealing and Treasury).

The price is RM50 person (it is FREE if you bring a friend) for the forum and there will be a lok lok party after that. I'll be traveling during that week (I won't be going) so if you are interested, find a pair to get free entry for both.

This post has been edited by fino_abama: Dec 14 2012, 07:07 AM

Anyone has CFA Level 1 Kasturi Notes & Mock exams to be sold yr 2012/2011?

Or anyone kind enough to share, please email azurebagz @ gmail . com

Planning to enroll for June 2013 L1

Thx

I plan to take cfa level 1 in this coming june, when should i register?

You can register and enroll anytime from now till 13th March 2013. The next deadline before the increase in fees is 13th February 2013.

I do agree that Sunway hours are significantly lower than norm (maybe it's due to the low take up rate?). And yes we do have internal assessment (2 progress test, 1 mock).

Then again, it all boils down to your commitment & dedication. Cheers.

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Added on December 16, 2012, 9:11 pmI'll go for the talk if only fino is there.

This post has been edited by aaron1kee: Dec 16 2012, 09:11 PM