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J B Gupta
(Reader( Retired))
(61 Points)
Replied 22 May 2010
The following practical topcis have been added in the new syllabus (SFM) :
1.Arbitrage Pricing theory ( Practical question appeared in June 2009 Exam)
2. cap floor and collar
3.convexity
4. commodities derivatives
5. Delta, Gamma, Rho, Vega and Theta
6. Forward rate agreements ( Practical Question appeared in May 2010 Paper)
( Including interest rate risk management)
7.Fundamental Analysisi
8. Interest rate Immunizations
9 International Investing
10. Sharpe' Single Index ( Practical questiona appeared in May, 2010 paper MAFA Paper)
11. Technical Analysis ( Practical question appeared in Nov. 2009 Paper)
12. Testing the effecient market hypothesis ( Practical question appeared in Nov. 2009 exam)
13. Yield Curve
14. Convertible Debentures.( PRACTICAL QUESTION APPEARED IN NOV. 2008)
15. Cross- border Lease
16. Financial Restructuring
Note : There are differences of opinion whethere the topic "Interest rate futures" is in the syllabus or not.
Important theory topics: Investment Banking ( question appeared in May, 2010 )
Retail banking
Hedge funds
Private Equity
Swaptions ( Question appeared in May, 2010 MAFA paper)
Exchange traded funds
Embeded Options
Some theoritical aspects of merger and acqusitions have been hhighlighted in the syllabus : Acquisiton through negotitions, Adverse impact of Merger on Competition, Co-insurance effect, Due Deligence. Rescue fiancing , Cross-border takeovers, Rescue Financing.
MY HUMBLE SUGGESTION : PLEASE GO THROUGH YOUR SYLLABUS, PLEASE IT IS MY SUGGESTION, IT IS MY REQUEST.
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