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I am an undergrad in NTU and know a few course mates selling insurance part time now, means they have M5/9 certification. It is very common, so I don't think it will give any edge in interview.

Irregardless whether got bond/compulsory to sell or not, my suggestion to guy who is not interested in sales career is to go for internship or part time jobs that can learn something useful for his preferred career.

This cert is relatively cheap so you can always work/earn somewhere and spend a little to take the exam in your free time.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am an undergrad in NTU and know a few course mates selling insurance part time now, means they have M5/9 certification. It is very common, so I don't think it will give any edge in interview.

Irregardless whether got bond/compulsory to sell or not, my suggestion to guy who is not interested in sales career is to go for internship or part time jobs that can learn something useful for his preferred career.

This cert is relatively cheap so you can always work/earn somewhere and spend a little to take the exam in your free time.

stop your utter rubbish when you never go take cmfas before.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

LOL. Standard CMFAS modules that you memorize 2 hours before exam where every insurance agent go through motion to fulfill regulations is going to give you an advantage in the WM/IB industry!?

Give me a break. Unless by WM firm you mean some idiotic XXX & Associates insurance agency.

Like I said, be skeptical all you want. I am replying OP as I have actually been through the programme unlike the others in this thread who are basing their views on hearsay. The WM firm I am referring to is the typical boutique firm catering to HNWIs.

It is not the difficulty of passing the exams which gave me the advantage. It is the fact that I possess the qualification. If you have ever worked in a WM firm (which you obviously have not), you will know that many of the CMFAS modules are required in order for you to meet clients. For a 3 month internship, it makes no sense for the WM firm to pay $500 for an intern to take the required modules. Hence, possessing the relevant CMFAS qualifications already puts you ahead of the 95% who do not. I managed to beat out dean's listers for my boutique WM internship so I know what I am talking about.

But of course, you can just continue to be skeptical for the sake of it. Just remember this: Being open-minded leads you to more opportunities

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Like I said, be skeptical all you want. I am replying OP as I have actually been through the programme unlike the others in this thread who are basing their views on hearsay. The WM firm I am referring to is the typical boutique firm catering to HNWIs.

It is not the difficulty of passing the exams which gave me the advantage. It is the fact that I possess the qualification. If you have ever worked in a WM firm (which you obviously have not), you will know that many of the CMFAS modules are required in order for you to meet clients. For a 3 month internship, it makes no sense for the WM firm to pay $500 for an intern to take the required modules. Hence, possessing the relevant CMFAS qualifications already puts you ahead of the 95% who do not. I managed to beat out dean's listers for my boutique WM internship so I know what I am talking about.

But of course, you can just continue to be skeptical for the sake of it. Just remember this: Being open-minded leads you to more opportunities

What's the name of the firm?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What's the name of the firm?

Crossinvest Asia.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Crossinvest Asia.

Heard Anton Casey made few million USD a year there

Crossinvest Asia is one of the top paying financial firm in sg