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What's New for the Week of October 14, 2008?
Turbulence in the Global Financial System Webpage
Our global financial system is going through a period of extreme turbulence and uncertainty. To help our members understand the financial crisis, we have created the Turbulence in the Global Financial System webpage in order to:
- Address the latest news and developments in the current financial crisis
- Inform you of the effects and what is occurring around the world
- Provide you with a platform to voice your opinions and join the conversation to influence our future
- Offer you free readings and resources to gain more insight on the evolving situation
We will be adding more information to this page over the next few weeks.
Click here to access the Turbulence in the Global Financial System webpage. Read More
2008 FRM Exam Registration Ends this Wednesday, October 15, 2008 (11:59PM EDT)
Earning your FRM allows you to:
- Be recognized as a leader in financial risk management.
- Gain access to senior risk management jobs.
- Differentiate yourself from your peers.
Become an FRM.
Registration for the 2008 FRM Exam closes at 11:59PM EDT on Wednesday, October 15, 2008.
Click here for more information and to register. Read More
Career Opportunities at GARP
Given the market turmoil over the last 18+ months, the profession of financial risk management has come under the spotlight. The need to research and develop new programs and ideas around risk-related issues has increased dramatically. GARP has been asked to play a global role in fulfilling this need. However, we must add to our professional staff in order to do so.
We are currently looking to fill professional positions at our US offices located in Jersey City, NJ and Houston, TX and our UK office in London.
Associate, Business Development – Academic Markets
Associate, Market Media Updates
Network Administrator
Risk Management Analyst
Senior Risk Management Analyst
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GARP's 4th Economic Capital Road Show
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New York Road Show was a huge success!
Next destination? London!
Register today to avoid disappointment!
A series of practical workshops, led by senior practitioners & industry experts, examining the latest tools, techniques and best practices surrounding economic and regulatory capital allocation within a financial institution.
Don't Forget!
Early Registration Discounts are available for all locations. | Read More
Next Big Event: GARP's 5th Annual Asia Pacific Convention!

What will you gain, discover and make use of by attending GARP’s 2008 Asia Pacific Convention? Here are some highlights:
- The Deputy CEO of the HKMA will give his views on the lessons learnt from the US sub-prime fall out, the impact on Asia markets and the role of risk professionals
- Risk management tools and techniques under the spotlight from the Group Chief Credit Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, the Chief Administrative Office at Morgan Stanley IM and the CFO at Shinsei Bank – hear from the most senior risk professionals!
- Stress testing and liquidity risk come under the spotlight from UBS, Deutsche Bank, Citi and Credit Suisse
- Bank of Japan, Petronas and Fidelity give their views on ERM and risk integration
- AIG and ING representatives address the issues of regulators and regulated to create a culture of risk awareness
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Employer Spotlight: Infinium Securities
Infinium Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toronto based Infinium Group, is a leading independent electronic trading firm specializing in alternative quantitative and arbitrage strategies. Our success begins with strong principles, the best people and an ongoing commitment to excellence. We trade a variety of strategies on all major North American markets including; NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX, AMEX, and the CME, as well as Options, Currencies and European trading. To learn more about Infinium Securities and see current job postings, Read More
How to Handle a Payment-Related Issue with GARP
In keeping our members' customer experience our top priority, any payment-related issues with GARP should be directed to GARP in order to resolve the matter efficiently. Read More
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