FRM Part 1 - Book 1 - Foundations of Risk Management

Master the foundational concepts of risk management through this comprehensive video series covering FRM Part 1 Book 1 material. Explore essential risk management building blocks, corporate governance principles, and financial risk management strategies that firms employ. Delve into the 2007-2008 credit crisis to understand its causes, impacts, and lessons learned for modern risk management practices. Study credit risk transfer mechanisms and their applications in financial markets. Learn Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) with detailed explanations of portfolio optimization, efficient frontiers, and systematic versus unsystematic risk. Examine the Arbitrage Pricing Theory and multifactor models that extend beyond CAPM to explain risk and return relationships. Gain practical insights through relevant examples and real-world applications that demonstrate how theoretical concepts apply to actual financial situations. Benefit from Professor James Forjan's in-depth analysis of each chapter, designed specifically for FRM Part 1 candidates seeking thorough preparation for the 2025 exam.