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  1. Mkaim

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    Lol - that's actually very funny.
  2. Mkaim

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    Congrats, Brian. I hope so. Lol...I'm afraid they've read my comments from when I was going crazy about their technical screw up (I hope not)...I may be the last one (dangit).
  3. Mkaim

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    Thanks! And congrats!
  4. Mkaim

    @David Harper CFA FRM - I know exactly what you mean. The last video game I was hooked on was...

    @David Harper CFA FRM - I know exactly what you mean. The last video game I was hooked on was super mario bros. The arcade manager had to tell my mother I was spending too much money over there...then games got way too complicated for me.
  5. Mkaim

    It's everywhere! Nothing but this on my Facebook and online news. Saw on Reddit that a...

    It's everywhere! Nothing but this on my Facebook and online news. Saw on Reddit that a delivery company sent a notification to all of their drivers asking them to be careful because kids are playing a game where they're not watching where they're going.
  6. Mkaim

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    How did you get the notification?
  7. Mkaim

    Pokemon Go - Who's on it?????

    Pokemon Go - Who's on it?????
  8. Mkaim

    Credit curve and CVA

    Glad I could help. It's possible David will provide more info. later as well.
  9. Mkaim

    Credit curve and CVA

    Well I think of it from a TVM (time value of money) perspective. Holding all constant, where will you experience more discounted losses, when they're expected occur next year (front loaded -->downward sloping) or when they're expected in 8 years (back loaded -->upward sloping). Example: A...
  10. Mkaim

    Credit curve and CVA

    @arkabose - Upward sloping, which I think is the normal state, probability of default increases as time passes as a counterparty is eventually expected to default. In a downward sloping curve, which I think is a scenario where a firm may be facing hardship currently, if the firm survives the...
  11. Mkaim

    FAQ After Exam Questions about work experience

    @dwheats - underwriting retail auto loans means you were dealing with credit risk - that's pure risk and has to qualify (remember credit metrics and scoring models?)
  12. Mkaim

    Convexity-free

    You got it boss!
  13. Mkaim

    Algebra

    hellohi - I am in agreement with @brian.field - we're just saying the same thing differently - he is by far one of the most helpful active members on the forum, so take what he's saying very seriously. Asking questions is important, and I admire that about you, but you have to do your...
  14. Mkaim

    Convexity-free

    Nabil-- You've run into some very kind folks above who've taken the time to go over some very critical information in great detail. Good to know you're thankful. Why don't you summarize what you've understood from the information above and share it so that folks can better understand where...
  15. Mkaim

    Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

    Thought I'd resurrect this thread for all those who recently passed.
  16. Mkaim

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    They're messing with you Kenji...is it better now though? Mine looks fine - I just checked.
  17. Mkaim

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    did you check your junk mail? I think they were sent around 5 PM your time on the 28th.
  18. Mkaim

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 1 Exam Feedback

    Part 2 pass rate was at a 6 year low...very interesting.
  19. Mkaim

    Morgan Stanley Must Resubmit Capital Plan After Fed Stress Test -- Bloomberg. They mention...

    Morgan Stanley Must Resubmit Capital Plan After Fed Stress Test -- Bloomberg. They mention capital ratios - Interesting
  20. Mkaim

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    Awesome news!!! Glad you got it sorted out, and congratulations on passing. Wish you all the best.
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