Having taken many exams (Bachelor of Chemistry, MBA, Cosmetic Science), I decide to take on another challenge that I have no relevant experience in: CMFAS. CMFAS stands for Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services, of which the exam requirements apply to individuals who wish to provide any of the following types of financial advisory service, which is regulated by Monetary of Singapore (MAS). Module 5, 9, HI are recommended for starters.
I tried to find out if it is better to take up courses. But I decided to just sign up for the exam and self-study the textbook (Ver 4, Printed 2011, 367 pages) which is provided by the Singapore College of Insurance.
When I went down to Suntec to collect the textbook, I was a little shocked by the thickness and amount of readings I need to make within 2 weeks before the exam. I felt a little better when I read from another blog that the exam is much easier, but I shouldn't be complacent. Each modular exam costs about $130 and I should aim to pass it 1st try.
When I went down to Suntec to collect the textbook, I was a little shocked by the thickness and amount of readings I need to make within 2 weeks before the exam. I felt a little better when I read from another blog that the exam is much easier, but I shouldn't be complacent. Each modular exam costs about $130 and I should aim to pass it 1st try.
I shall update later when I completed my exam.
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Follow-up on the above posting (dated 14 Oct):
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I passed my Module 5 exam in the first sitting on 10 Oct. Many questions are quite logical which doesn't require to read the textbook. However there were a significant number of questions which required some level of memorizing from the textbook, e.g. Which of the following is a strategy of Outcome One of Fair Dealing ? This type of questions would be hard to just plainly use logic. There were one or two questions which require you to calculate the performance fees (such as calculating based on fulcrum fee or high water mark arrangement). There is no need for a calculator as one can use estimation to eliminate or determine the right answer. Important is to understand the principles behind these methods.
I am glad I have finished it and managed to get partial subsidy from Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) as I am a NTUC Union member. Next up, I will be taking the Health Insurance (HI) module. which I will be taking on 24 Oct.
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Follow-up on the above posting (dated 24 Oct):
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I passed my Health Insurance exam. Pretty much easier with only 50 questions (half that of Module 5). At least at the end of the exam, I do not feel that my brain is drained. There are about 5 questions that require calculation. If you understand some of the examples given in the textbook, these should not be a problem.
Next up, i will be taking my Module 9 paper on 7 Nov.