Brickwork Finance Academy www.bfa-india.org had organized convocation for the BFA Level I and Level II graduating batch of 2015, at their facility on Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru today. Mr. A Balasubramanian, CEO, Birla Sun Life Asset Management delivered the convocation address.
As the Chief Guest, Mr. A Balasubramanian, Chief Executive Officer, Birla Sun Life Asset Management said, “I am pleased to deliver the convocation address at the BFA campus in Bengaluru. I was impressed with the facility, faculty and energy level of students. I am sure that BFA Level I and Level II candidates will find great jobs in the commercial banks, investment banks and mutual funds as well as KPOs in the outsourcing industry.”
Delivering the Inaugural Address, Prof. K R S Murthy, Advisor BFA and former Director IIM, said, “I am glad that the BFA program uses highly qualified IIM and
IISc. Professors and industry experts, that adds great value to those interested in pursuing a career in the BFSI sector. The BFA faculty, with their experience in the banking and credit rating industries, provides practical knowledge in credit, investment and risk management. I would like to congratulate the successful candidates of BFA Level I and Level II exam and wish them well in their finance careers in the banking and financial sector".
Earlier welcoming the audience, Vivek Kulkarni, President of Brickwork Finance Academy said, “Banking and Financial Analyst - BFA’s Level I and Level II are meant for bright and hardworking students. The exams are tough and test areas in banking, portfolio management, risk management and credit management. BFA believes in quality and only 37% have passed the BFA Level II exam. I would like to congratulate all the successful candidates and wish them success”.
Proposing the vote of thanks, D Ravishankar, Founder Director, Brickwork Ratings, stated “Banking & Financial Analyst course focuses on credit, investment and risk management programs to build knowledge and skill sets that are required at banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and large corporates. I believe in the changing
economic environment, BFA offers specialisation & opportunities for placement as specialists in the market place".
Only 37% pass BFA Level II exams
The BFA 2015 batch candidates were primarily post graduates, CA, CFA, Engineers, M Tech, MSc, etc. About 70% of the candidates are MBA and about 16% have passed various levels of CA, CS and CFA, US. About 70% candidates who appeared for BFA Level I exam passed. Only 37% of those who appeared for BFA Level II could pass this year.
BFA 2016 batch
Vivek Kulkarni, President of Brickwork Finance Academy welcomed the new batch of candidates who have enrolled for the BFA 2016 batch. About 70% of candidates already hold an MBA. About 15% have passed CFA/CA exams at various levels. These candidates will take the BFA Level I and II exams scheduled 9 April 2016. BFA exams are held in many centres across India on the second Saturday of April every year.
About Brickwork Finance Academy – www.bfa-india.org
Banking & Financial Analyst (BFA) is a certification conferred upon by Brickwork Finance Academy. The certification is offered at two levels – Level I and Level II. The candidates who pass these exams would have higher level of analytical rigor, understanding of equity, fixed income, derivative markets, knowledge of Indian bank lending and mastery of credit and risk analysis. They could be absorbed as rating analysts, financial analysts, business analysts, credit analysts, risk analysts, loan officers, fixed income analysts in commercial banks, investment banks, mutual funds, insurance firms and pension funds. They can also be absorbed as Business Analysts in KPOs and IT firms in BFSI sector.
There are three choices to pursue BFA program. They could attend 9 month weekend classes offered at Brickwork Finance Academy. They could view the same classes via Online. Else, they can do self-study and take the exams directly.
BFA has distinguished faculty with vast and relevant experience. Our faculty are from IIM, IISc, and hold PhD from the US universities. A few are CA, CPA, MBA and experienced bankers.
Photo Caption: From Right to Left: Mr. Vivek Kulkarni, Mr. A Balasubramanian, Prof. K R S Murthy, Mr. D Ravishankar
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