In accordance with the revisions to the FRM® exam curriculum announced by Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP^TM), KESDEE Inc. has updated its online tutorial eFRM Coach. We have included the sections on Hedge Fund and Pension Fund risk Management.

The quiz in the Finformation section of this edition is based on FRM® and PRM exams

KESDEE has released its updated version of online tutorial for FRM® exam. Following new topics are added to the eFRM coach:

New section:

Risk Management and Investment Management

• Traditional Investment Risk Management
  
• Risk Budgeting and Setting Risk Limits
  
• Risk Management Issues of Pension Funds
  
• Hedge Fund Risk Management - 1
  
• Hedge Fund Risk Management - 2

KESDEE Releases New e-Learning Courses

We have also released the following off-the-shelf e-Learning courses, details of which are provided along with.

• BASEL II University (Library of 63 Courses) USD 49
• Sarbanes Oxley Act, SOX (Library of 12 Courses) USD 49
  
• Management Accounting (Library of 7 Courses) USD 49

The course on BASEL II University has been developed by KESDEE in conjunction with Professional Risk Manager's International Association (PRMIA), U.S.A. The new course - BASEL II University will be an extension to the existing BASEL II New Capital Accord course, which was released by KESDEE in September 2004.

KESDEE wishes to continue its heritage and maintain its commitment towards providing new e-Learning courses on cutting-edge topics in Finance for professionals worldwide.

KESDEE participated in the 2nd International Conference on Banking Technology as an associate sponsor. Senior management representatives of banks and IT companies from all over India attended the seminar. Along with the seminar the event was marked with an exhibition where KESDEE showcased its entire gamut of e-Learning solutions. KESDEE's stall was visited and much appreciated by the delegates. Photos of the same are provided in the events section.

John Deere & Co. engages KESDEE Inc. to provide Blended learning Solutions in Asset Liability Management

John Deere & Co. headquartered in Moline, Illinois is the world leader in the manufacture of Agricultural and constructions Machinery.
John Deere credit is a captive finance company with assets worth $20 Billion. The company provides financing for equipments manufactured by John Deere and other manufacturers and operating loans for farm inputs.

John Deere also has banks in some global locations.

KESDEE’s e-Learning and Reference solutions are deployed for use by John Deere corporate treasury and John Deere Credit personnel.
The following 88 courses are licensed:

1. Asset liability Management (Library of 28 courses)
   
2. Futures and Forwards (Library of 7 courses)
   
3. Swaps (Library of 7 courses)
   
4. Options (Library of 10 courses)
   
5. Market Risk -Basic level (Library of 8 courses)
   
6. Market Risk –Intermediate level (Library of 8 courses)
   
7. Market Risk –Advanced level (Library of 4 courses)
   
8. Value at Risk (Library of 16 courses)

As part of this deployment Dr. S.L.(Sam) Srinivasulu, President, KESDEE was invited by John Deere & Co. to present an Instructor led program on Asset Liability Management in Moline, Illinois during August 8-12, 2005. The emphasis of the program was on taking an integrated and not fragmented approach to Asset liability Management.

KESDEE’s e-Learning and Reference Solutions are increasingly used in financial institutions and Multi National Corporations around the world. KESDEE was chosen by John Deere & Co for its blended learning solutions because of its expertise in Asset Liability Management acquired over 20 years of consulting including five years of intensive training to Federal Reserve Board.

This section is dedicated to interactive and fun learning - a feature that is very characteristic of our financial e-learning courses. Each newsletter will carry a teaser - crossword puzzle, quiz, did you know, hangman etc. - and the correct responses for it.

Go right ahead with this issue’s Guess What?

KESDEE Inc., www.kesdee.com

KESDEE provides end-to-end e-Learning solutions covering all facets - Technology, Content and Services for Knowledge Management & Continuing Professional Education (CPE) initiatives.

KESDEE's focus is on providing Turnkey Knowledge Management Solutions to the financial services industry. This includes:

• Off-the-shelf Solutions
• KESDEE-Learning Management System (K-LMS)
• Course Builder Tool
• Custom Content Development
• Consultancy Services and
• Blended Learning

KESDEE independently manages the Development, Installation and Technical Support to provide end-to-end Solutions with seamless integration. Everyone involved in the global financial services industry (as a provider, user or regulator) would benefit from KESDEE's innovative solutions.

KESDEE's off-the-shelf product portfolio consists of 500 courses spanning about 1500 hours of e-learning. The products serve both as a ready reference material and as an education tool and can be tailored to meet the organizations' needs in terms of look-and-feel, content and technology.

With the depth and breadth of unmatched learning resources, KESDEE provides solutions that evolve with you and for you.

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S.L (Sam) Srinivasulu, Ph. D., President, KESDEE Inc., presented a public enrollment seminar on “Asset Liability Management” between 13th & 15th July 2005 at New York City, U.S.A. The 3-day seminar made extensive use of KESDEE's e-learning and reference solutions including case studies and interactive simulations. The delegates came from three countries.

GFTT is a division of KESDEE Inc. GFTT is committed to providing innovative, blended training solutions for finance professionals worldwide. Across 40 countries, we have conducted both in-house and public enrollment programs on Balance Sheet Management, Corporate Treasury Management, Capital Markets and Risk Management for executives from the corporate and financial industry.

The forthcoming public seminars are: