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  1. Jia Syuen
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    Capital Modelling

    Hey everyone, Is Capital Modelling was being introduced after year 2009? I could not find questions in 2005-2009.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Apr 6, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: SP7
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    ST3 2008 April Q5

    Hi there, (i) State the two definitions of burning cost premium and show how they are linked. (ii) You have ten years of premium and individual...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Mar 24, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: SP7
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    2014/S/q3

    I do not understand the answer provided for iii) in examiners report. Hope that someone can guide me step-by-step.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Mar 15, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: SP7
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    April 2008 q20

    i) Calculate the amount that Vest is likely to receive from Rough in the event that the company is wound up. Can anyone explain how to arrive...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Apr 14, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: CB1
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    Sept 2006 CT2 q20

    In the examiner report, Under Profitability, the return on equity for 31 Dec 2004 is 0.16. May I know how to get this 0.16? Thanks in advance.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Apr 14, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: CB1
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    Formatting of CB1

    Hello there. May I know should we answer the long questions with bullet points or in paragraph?
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Mar 31, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: CB1
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    April 2018 1)

    Which of the following best explains why the maximisation of shareholder wealth is said to be the primary objective for company directors? A It...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Mar 23, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: CB1
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    Copy and Paste R code.

    Hi there, In answering CS2B, we are required to copy the R code and also the output into the Word. Do we just copy and paste (Keep text only)?...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 12, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: CS2
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    CT4 April 2009 Question 8

    Hi there, For question b) mu_{ij}=\frac{i(10-i)}{90}\mu for j=i+1, i=1,2,...9 May I know where the '90' comes from? Thanks in advance.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 11, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: CS2
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    Time Series (April 2005 q4)

    Hi there. May I know how to get \rho_k=0.8^{k-1}\rho_1? Thank you in advance.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jan 18, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: CS2
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    Ruin Theory Sept 2019

    For the question 10i) In the examiner report, it states that P(two claims) = 45 x 0.12 x 0.98 = 0.1937 May I know what is the '45' in this...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Aug 15, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: CM2
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    2013 Sept 5i

    May I know how we get the variance parameter for S_t/S_0 as 0.25t? Thank you in advance.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jul 12, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: CM2
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    April 2013 (CAPM) 4(iii)

    According to the examiner report, Cov(R_A,R_M)=0.25*3*3+0.5*5*5.1+0.25*7*5.2-5*4.6=1.1% May I know what formula should I use to get this answer?...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jul 10, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Mathematical Equation--CM2

    Just want to check can we actually use the function 'Insert New Equation' in Microsoft Word for our exam?
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jul 2, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: General study / exams
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    Ruin Theory CMP Page 50

    It says that we can find the Beta=0.9167 if we equal to the value of R at 1 from the Eqn (5.5). But I'm not sure how. The equation 5.5 is...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jun 24, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    April 2005 (Q4) Models of Asset Returns.

    In ii) It is required to determine the number of parameters to be estimated in a single index model. In the examiners' report, the answer for...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jun 6, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Delta Hedging Portfolio (Risk Free asset, Underlying Share and European Call Option)

    In the marking scheme for April 2005 Q10 (iii), I am not sure how this is formed. [IMG] Hope there is someone who can explain to me. Thank you...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, May 18, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    CB2 Exam (Sept 2020)

    Is CB2 going to be in online format? Will the exam format for CB2 exam be changed in this Sept 2020 attempt? Thanks.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Aug 21, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: CB2
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    Thiele's Differential Equation

    I saw a lot of Thiele's equation is the past papers. But I can't find anything for it in CM1 CMP. So does it mean Thiele's equation is out of the...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jul 6, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: CM1
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    Sept Exam (CM1 and CM2)- Microsoft Word

    But how are we going to type? As I know we cannot type actuarial notation into Microsoft Word.
    Post by: Jia Syuen, May 28, 2020 in forum: General study / exams
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    Sept Exam (CM1 and CM2)- Microsoft Word

    Hi guys. I've been notified that the exams on september will be conducted online. We need to type in our answers in Microsoft Word instead of a...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, May 27, 2020, 19 replies, in forum: General study / exams
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    CB2 study buddy

    Can I join you guys?
    Post by: Jia Syuen, Dec 24, 2019 in forum: CB2
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    CS2B 2019-April Q2

    Hi there. I wonder how to know the value of call option=24999968 to use the goal seek to find for volatility? Thanks
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 23, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Second-order stochastic dominance

    Hi there for the question in September-2017 Q1ii, can I ask how we calculate out the integration of CDF out ? Thanks in advance.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 20, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Term Structure Interest Rates

    I have few questions about this chapter. 1) If I'm given that B(0,t), R(0,t), how am I going to calculate the F(t-1,t)? -CT8 2015 Q10 2) Do we...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 19, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    CT8 S2014 Q7

    Is this question covered in CM2 syllabus ?
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 17, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    CT8 S2014 Question 4'

    In the examiners' report, the given solution shows that q=(1.04^2-0.8)/(1.3-0.8). I thought the formula was q=(e^rt-d)/(u-d)? Why it's different?
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 17, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Formulas for 'The term structure of interest rates'

    Thanks you're really helpful in my CM2 journey!
    Post by: Jia Syuen, Sep 16, 2019 in forum: CM2
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    Consumer Choice Theory

    Hi I just did the past paper of September 2015. I realise the first question is about consumer choice theory, I want to ask is this topic covered...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 16, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Formulas for 'The term structure of interest rates'

    Hi there. I want to ask what formulas should I memorize for this chapter as they are quite a lot of tedious expression in it. Thanks in advance.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 15, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: CM2
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    CT6-2005-September Q9

    For the Bornhuetter-Ferguson Method, according to the examiner's report, I want to ask how to come up with the 1149,8,770 and 459.4. Thanks
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 12, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    CT8-S2008-Q1b

    Hi there. I would like to ask is there anyone can explain how to find the semi-variance for the asset 2? Thanks in advance
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 9, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    CT8 A2012-Q5

    Is there anyone can provide the full solution for the question 5iii? Because I'm still confused after seeing the examiner's report. Thanks in advance.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 8, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    S2005-Q7

    This question is about "dividend yield model" and "share price model". Is this question covered in the CM2 syllabus? Thanks in advance.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Sep 3, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    CMP for CM2 (Utility Theory)

    In the section of "Finding the maximum premium", Isn't the answer of P 8.333? Why it states that "This individual would be willing to pay up to...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Aug 1, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Efficient Portfolio (2007 Sept)

    Thanks for your reply! I really appreciate it!
    Post by: Jia Syuen, Jul 17, 2019 in forum: CM2
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    Efficient Portfolio (2007 Sept)

    I there. For CT8 (2007-Sept,Q6) How do I get r_c=0.05+0.27c? Thanks in advance.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jul 14, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Wilkie Model

    Hello there, I would like to have a double confirm that Wilkie Model from CT8 is out of CM2. As I'm doing some CT8 past questions and saw some...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jul 12, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: CM2
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    2005 Sept

    For the 2005 Sept-CT8,(question 8i) My answer is df(x,t)=f(x_t,t)((-a'(T-t)-A_t+1/2B_t^2)dt-B_tdZ_t) It's almost the same with the solution...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jun 19, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Ruin Theory

    Thanks for your reply! It helps a lot.
    Post by: Jia Syuen, Jun 18, 2019 in forum: CM2
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    Run-Off Triangle (Emerging Liability)

    In the chapter of Run-Off Triangle,(pg.42) Emerging Liability=Initial UL-((1/f)*Initial UL), For the year of 6, 7057-(1/1.29*7057)=1586, but in...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jun 14, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Ruin Theory

    Good days to those who're studying for CM2. Want to ask your opinions for this chapter. Do we need to memorise all the formulae in this chapter...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Jun 9, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Sept 2005 Q1

    Hi there. I would like to ask how to calculate the downside semi variance of return? The answer given, it says that 500000^2/24. Can I know how...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, May 28, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Binomial Model

    Hi there. In the chapter of binomial model (pg.8), "Note, by convention E_Q[Y|F_0] is sometimes rotten as E_Q[Y}" I would like to know what is...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, May 7, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: CM2
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    Proof of Truncated Mean of the Normal Distribution

    Hi there. I would like to ask is it a must to memorize the proof of the formula?
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Mar 27, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: CS2
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    What paper to take next?

    I just passed my CT3 of IFoA. A little detail for my situation now. I am an University student in my 2nd year. The courses offered in my...
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Dec 1, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: General study / exams
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    Past paper questions (post-2019)

    Can you do this kind of exam question log for other subjects too such as CM1, CS2?
    Post by: Jia Syuen, Nov 3, 2018 in forum: SA1
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    The pdf of T_x

    You could buy them at ActEd website.
    Post by: Jia Syuen, Oct 25, 2018 in forum: CS2
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    The pdf of T_x

    Do we need to memorise the proof for the pdf of $T_x$ which is in the chapter of survival model? Thanks in advance.
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Oct 19, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: CS2
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    A histogram in Examiner Report

    I was doing April-2006 past paper and I found this histogram in examiner report as attached. Is it a wrong histogram?
    Thread by: Jia Syuen, Oct 24, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: CT3
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