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Welcome to GARP SCR PREP BLOG!

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Please scroll down to view the searched post. Banner image to all the posts is added to celebrate success of my LinkedIn members who cleared the GARP SCR Exam!  LinkedIn community link: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12842133/                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

GARP SCR: Difference between SPTs and KPIs (Chapter 5)

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GARP SCR: Difference between SPTs and KPIs This interesting question is asked by Mayank Mohan. He is one of the members of the LinkedIn group for GARP SCR Exam prep Question is : What is the difference between SPTs (Sustainability performance targets) and KPIs? (This is the topic from Chapter 5: Green and Sustainable Finance: Markets and Instruments) To explain the difference and help the reader remember the concept for a long time, I have answered the question through a story of my childhood. Perhaps, you may be able to relate to it. Here goes the story. Enjoy! When I was growing up I had a very simple ambition that I should grow at least 10 centimeters taller to my father. So,I told my mother that you know I want to grow at least 10 centimeters more than my Father in another 5 years. She readily agreed me to help me reaching that ambition. So my mother made my father and me stand against a wall in my room. She marked my height with a  pencil and father's height wit

GARP SCR Crossword for Chapter 6

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GARP SCR Crossword for Chapter 6  Dear Reader! Bringing you a brand new crossword based on Chapter 6. When you start filling, if the answer is correct then the text turns green and if the answer is NOT correct then the text turns red. Please share your feedback about this crossword.  Happy crossword solving, and best of luck with your preparation! Found it interesting? Try other crosswords: Crossword#1  based on Chapter 1 Crossword#2  based on Chapter 2 Crossword#3  based on Chapter 3 Crossword#4  based on Chapter 4 Crossword#5  based on Chapter 5 Join  LinkedIn community  for more information on GARP SCR      Why support?

Micro and Macro prudential measures: What are they?

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Micro and Macro prudential measures:What are they? This topic has been requested by Kewbie Lau who is community member of LinkedIn community . To understand the macro prudential and micro prudential measures adopted by the central bank like the Bank of England, let me give you an analogy.  For this, let me take you back to your school days and tell you a short story Imagine you are principal of a school in your current locality. It is a small school with just 5 rooms for each grade. Say, the grades Grade 1 - Grade 5. As a principal, you have an ambition that you want your entire school to excel in Maths, Science and Sports.  For this you have given the targets to your individual class teacher and told them how you would monitor the performance of each class regularly. It is obvious to you that unless and until each class performs, your school will not be able to achieve its ambitions. In other words, the performance of the school is dependent upon each class/grade. Is it c

GARP SCR Crossword for Chapter 5

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GARP SCR Crossword for Chapter 5 Dear Reader! Bringing you a brand new crossword based on Chapter 5. When you start filling, if the answer is correct then the text turns green and if the answer is NOT correct then the text turns red. Please share your feedback about this crossword.  Happy crossword solving, and best of luck with your preparation! Found it interesting? Try other crosswords: Crossword#1  based on Chapter 1 Crossword#2  based on Chapter 2 Crossword#3  based on Chapter 3 Crossword#4  based on Chapter 4 Answer to this crossword can be found here Join  LinkedIn community  for more information on GARP SCR      Why support?

Understanding Climate Scenarios: NGFS's Approach

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GARP SCR Crossword for Chapter 4  The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) is a consortium of central banks and financial supervisors aimed at promoting sustainable finance and addressing climate-related risks. NGFS develops scenarios to assess climate-related risks and guide financial institutions in their decision-making processes. 1. Orderly Scenario:    - The Orderly Scenario envisions a smooth and well-managed transition to a low-carbon economy. It assumes coordinated policy actions, technological advancements, and market shifts toward sustainability. Example: In the Orderly Scenario, governments implement carbon pricing mechanisms, renewable energy subsidies, and stringent emission regulations to facilitate the transition. Financial institutions gradually reallocate investments toward sustainable assets, such as renewable energy projects and green bonds. 2. Disorderly Transition Scenario:  The Disorderly Transition Scenario portrays a situation where cli

GARP SCR Exam Prep - Podcast Episode-5

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GARP SCR Exam Prep - Podcast Episode-5 Dear Esteemed Reader, I am thrilled to share the release of our newest podcast episode, featuring the exceptional Subodh Kumar. As a certified internal auditor and a meticulous professional, Subodh achieved a remarkable feat by successfully passing his GARP SCR exam on his very first attempt! 🎧 [Explore the Podcast Episode with Subodh Kumar] In this enlightening episode, Subodh graciously unfolds his GARP SCR exam preparation journey—narrating the initial challenges he encountered and ultimately relishing the triumphant moment of success. His narrative serves as a testament to dedication, resilience, and the effective strategies that can serve as a guiding light and inspiration for aspirants like yourself. Key Highlights Covered in the Episode: - Personal anecdotes detailing Subodh's preparation journey for the GARP SCR exam - Overcoming challenges and the strategies he employed - Proven methodologies that significantly contribut

GARP SCR Crossword for Chapter 4

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GARP SCR Crossword for Chapter 4 Dear Reader! Bringing you a brand new crossword based on Chapter 4. When you start filling, if the answer is correct then the text turns green and if the answer is NOT correct then the text turns red. Please share your feedback about this crossword.  Happy crossword solving, and best of luck with your preparation! Completed the above quiz? Here is the  answer key Found it interesting? Try other crosswords: Crossword#1 based on Chapter 1 Crossword#2 based on Chapter 2 Crossword#3 based on Chapter 3 Join  LinkedIn community  for more information on GARP SCR

GARP SCR Exam Prep - Podcast Episode-4

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GARP SCR Exam Prep - Podcast Episode-4 Dear Esteemed Reader, I am thrilled to share the release of our newest podcast episode, featuring the exceptional Valentina Ricciuti. As a certified internal auditor and a meticulous professional, Valentina achieved a remarkable feat by successfully passing her GARP SCR exam on her very first attempt! 🎧 [Explore the Podcast Episode with Valentina] In this enlightening episode, Valentina graciously unfolds her GARP SCR exam preparation journey—narrating the initial challenges she encountered and ultimately relishing the triumphant moment of success. Her narrative serves as a testament to dedication, resilience, and the effective strategies that can serve as a guiding light and inspiration for aspirants like yourself. Key Highlights Covered in the Episode: - Personal anecdotes detailing Valentina's preparation journey for the GARP SCR exam - Overcoming challenges and the strategies she employed - Proven methodologies that signific

GARP SCR Crossword for Chapter 3

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GARP SCR Crossword for Chapter 3   Crossword: When you start filling, if the answer is correct then the text turns green and if the answer is NOT correct then the text turns red. Please share your feedback about this crossword.  Happy crossword solving, and best of luck with your preparation! Completed the above quiz? Here is the answer key Have you already tried Crossword on Chapter 1? If not ,  here you go. and What about the Crossword on Chapter 2?  here you go Join LinkedIn community for more information on GARP SCR

Cheatsheet

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(Giving the credit to Santosh Kamala for suggesting to add sitemap for easy navigation. This is such a simple but extremely useful and obvious tool to have, yet thanks to Santosh for suggesting it. He is a community member of the LinkedIn group .  In this cheat sheet, you will find all the topics of this blog at one place. Please feel free to report any broken link)                                                    Cheatsheet 1. About the blog        -  Celebrating 20K visitors milestone!     -   Testimonials from community members (New!) 2. GARP SCR  Exam related information  2024 Changes to the curriculum compared to last exam Weightage of each chapter  Errata for April 2024   (Important document) 3. Chapter-wise posts on key topics     Hand-written of all the chapters   (Courtesy: Marceli Hazla)     List of chapter-wise topics    (It has all chapter-wise topics) 4. Practice exercise Free Chapter-wise Practice tests Score distribution for self-assessment Chapter-wise Udemy tests

GARP SCR Exam Prep - Podcast Episode-3

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GARP SCR Exam Prep - Podcast Episode-3 Dear Reader I am excited to announce the release of our latest podcast episode featuring a remarkable guest, Kritika Chandrasekar, an accomplished banking veteran who successfully passed her GARP SCR exam on the very first attempt! 🎧 [Listen to the Podcast Episode with Kritika] In this insightful episode, Kritika generously shares her journey of GARP SCR exam preparation - from the initial challenges she faced to the triumphant moment of passing. Her story is a testament to dedication, resilience, and effective strategies that can guide and inspire aspiring candidates like you. Key Highlights from the Episode: Personal anecdotes of Kritika's GARP SCR exam preparation journey Challenges faced and how she overcame them Proven strategies that contributed to her success Valuable insights for aspirants navigating the GARP SCR exam landscape Kritika's wealth of experience and success is bound to provide you with actionable tips and

GARP SCR Crossword for Chapter 2

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GARP SCR Crossword for Chapter 2                                   Cartoon of a couple seated on a couch and solving crossword (from Cartoon stock) Crossword: When you start filling, if the answer is correct then the text turns green and if the answer is NOT correct then the text turns red. Once you complete, please leave a comment "I have done it!" and please do not discuss any answers here. If you need to discuss any question or its answer, please  DM me here Please share your feedback about this crossword.  Happy crossword solving, and best of luck with your studies! Have you already tried Crossword on Chapter 1? If not, here you go. For more information, please  join the LinkedIn group