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    New Exam Regulations

    I expect loads of students have simply pasted objects (ctrl+c/ctrl+v) in the past with no issues. But...personal experience is that pasting an...
    Post by: Simon James, Apr 8, 2021 in forum: CP2
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    New Exam Regulations

    The troublesome paragraph is 33 (my emphasis)... 33. Candidates are allowed to use any standard function available in Excel, Word and R but this...
    Post by: Simon James, Apr 5, 2021 in forum: CP2
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    CAA Module Zero Registration

    Hi.Please see https://www.caa-global.org/covid-19-updates
    Post by: Simon James, Apr 27, 2020 in forum: CAA
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    CAA Module Zero

    Unfortunately due to COVID-19 no-one is taking M0 in May. https://www.caa-global.org/covid-19-updates
    Post by: Simon James, Apr 27, 2020 in forum: CAA
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    Difference between memo and email format

    1. not a lot of difference, the same layout should suffice for both 2. an acknowledgement of the initial communication is normal and generally...
    Post by: Simon James, Apr 7, 2020 in forum: CP3
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    Liquid vs marketability of asset

    Hi. My house is very marketable (I reckon I could easily find a buyer who wants to buy it). But my house is not very liquid - it would takes...
    Post by: Simon James, Mar 25, 2020 in forum: SP5
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    Queries

    1. Is it fine to use the sentences in our answer same as the one given in the scenario material ? I often do that, is it acceptable or not? No -...
    Post by: Simon James, Mar 25, 2020 in forum: CP3
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    Definition of Expected shortfall

    Hi. The Q&A is not Core Reading. I would also advise making sure you have the various upgrades to the 2018 CMP. I think in this question, it is...
    Post by: Simon James, Mar 20, 2020 in forum: SP9
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    Apr 2020 exam

    Hi Alex Until we know more, deadlines etc are unchanged. Keep studying!
    Post by: Simon James, Mar 20, 2020 in forum: SP9
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    Definition of Expected shortfall

    Which question are you looking at? (Just so I can see it in context)
    Post by: Simon James, Mar 15, 2020 in forum: SP9
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    Definition of Expected shortfall

    They are slightly different measures and beware there are many ways of defining these values (especially ES). Also, be careful about comparing...
    Post by: Simon James, Mar 13, 2020 in forum: SP9
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    CP3 Advanced Material - September 2019

    HI. You should have received an email from the IFoA with instructions on how to access the exam. If not, contact them straight away. Education...
    Post by: Simon James, Sep 25, 2019 in forum: CP3
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    Is there any alternative to using adobe editions (iOS)?

    Hi. Yes, please see our FAQs here "Other free and paid-for eReader applications are available if you prefer not to use Adobe or if you are using...
    Post by: Simon James, May 20, 2019 in forum: General study / exams
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    CERA seminar

    Might be a controversial view, but I think all actuaries work in risk in one way or another.
    Post by: Simon James, Sep 17, 2018 in forum: SP9
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    CT2 - April 2009: Question 5

    Glad you solved it - the key is "reducing balance basis" - easy mistake to make - always read the question carefully :-)
    Post by: Simon James, Sep 6, 2018 in forum: CT2