Naresh Kumar Tulsani

Naresh is one of the Genesis stars from UOWD who recently cleared Level 1 in Dec 2011 and is currently pursuing Level 2 June 2012. After completing his Bachelors of Commerce in Finance from UOWD, Naresh decided to pursue his CFA degree.

"I joined the Level 1 IRS at Genesis in November 2011, and realized that it was a blessing. The 5-day Intensive Review was a complete refresher of all concepts that I had read and learnt about in my entire preparation.

Mohammed is a Management Associate - Corporate Finance with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. Prior to this he worked as an auditor with PWC. His work experience as well as the educational background of a Bachelors of Finance from American University of Sharjah (AUS) gave Mohammed the interest, insight and a solid foundation required to ace Level 1.

Mohammed joined us for the Live Lecture Series and Intensive Review Seminar for Level 1 in Abu Dhabi. He was one of the most diligent candidates of his batch.

“The Genesis experience is a true piece of art. It is truly the best investment you can possibly make to pass CFA. The LLS and IRS were the biggest factors contributing to passing level 1. The commitment you receive from the staff is just extraordinary. The classes are interactive and not boring (as many might believe!). The vast experience and knowledge the staff brings to the class is what makes the experience unique. It's definitely the exact kind of guidance anyone will need to pass the exam.”

Hitesh is a director in Shining Sun, a trading firm where he directs trading operations and monitor proprietary investments in South Asian markets. An Economics graduate from Columbia University, he got hooked onto CFA while working as a Corporate Finance Consultant at Price Waterhouse Coopers, Dubai.

Hitesh joined Genesis for the Intensive Review Seminar for Level 1 December 2009 and since then, there has been no looking back. He aced Level 2 in June 2010 and subsequently Level 3 in June 2011. From day 1 he has been an epitome of what a CFA Student should be.

"From the day that I stepped into the office to learn more about the level 1 Intensive Review Seminar to the time I passed level III and received the charter, Genesis has been a terrific partner. Through all three levels, my interactions with the instructors, students and staff have inspired a great deal of trust and respect. "

Murtaza recently completed his Bachelor of Commerce Finance with Distinction from the University of Wollongong in Dubai. A scholarly student, he earned a place on the Deans Merit List.

Murtaza enrolled with Genesis Institute for the Level 1 Intensive Review Seminar in November 2011. From the day he came for the counseling, one could observe that he was a focused, sincere candidate who had it in him to crack CFA Level 1. All he needed was an extra push to reach his goal and that’s where our team stepped in.

"I started my CFA program with less than 90 days left to the exam and I had no clue how to deal with it. The IRS at Genesis came as a blessing with only 30 days to the exam, which had set a strong foundation for my revision and exam, it helped me use the last 1 month before the exam very effectively. The study materials and the questions provided during the IRS were an excellent source in my revision. Whatever I say would be less to describe and complement the excellent faculty that Genesis has, who were always there to help me out with any doubts and they kept me motivated throughout. They showed me the importance and the meaning of those three letters CFA. Those long 10 hours of our lives in the IRS was like a war to me but they made those daily 10 hours so relaxing and fun, that there was not a single moment where I felt bored. I would recommend all CFA candidates to take the IRS as it creates a stronger base for your revision. "

Sacha completed her B Com and MBA in Finance from Mumbai, India after which she went on to work at Franklin Templeton Asset Management India Pvt. Ltd in Mumbai, India. She initially started with Customer relations and graduated to Institution Sales in the Business Development Department. Sacha also did a short stint in Axis Asset Management India Pvt. Ltd. in the central Sales team as a Deputy Manager. She has been on a break for over 2 years now and wants to be back in action very soon, preferably into Analysis.

Sacha is one of the most recent members of Team CFA. She enrolled for Level 1 Live Lecture Series for the December 2011 exam and has recently completed the Intensive Review Seminar.

"For me Genesis has been a life saver. It has given me confidence to take on a course like CFA which is nothing short of daunting and intimidating because of the breath and depth of the curriculum, and even more because I decided to study after a long time. I was completely surprised to see the level of matter that is covered in the IRS. I couldn’t have asked for a better platform to begin my revision. Thank you Genesis."

An engineer by qualification, Alan completed his undergraduate and Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London.  He dabbled with internships in Engineering, Investment Banking and Consulting, before choosing to focus on Strategy.  He spent 3 years in financial services Strategy Consulting based in London, and 3 years in Corporate Strategy for an Abu Dhabi government investment institution.  Now, with CFA Level III under his belt, he will look to make a move into the investment space in the near future.

Alan is a Genesis loyalist and has been with us literally since inception.   From our very first 20-student Level I IRS class all the way through to our pioneer Level III batch, he has been one of the permanent faces of Team CFA. 

"Genesis has been a life saver throughout the most difficult, most frustrating and most stressful 3 years of my life.  Honestly the faculty members are brilliant!  And it’s not just because they are smart (which they are), or that they can teach a class (which they can).  This is all true, but a lot of people can do that.  At Genesis, firstly, they are all charter holders which is very reassuring… they have been there, they know what it takes to pass, and they are keen to share that knowledge with you.  But it’s more than that… the Genesis faculty actually does a good job of making it fun.  A 4-hour class on some pretty dry topics doesn’t sound like the best way to pass an evening, but the personality, sense of humor and sheer enthusiasm that every faculty member brings to class really helps.  That’s what made the difference for me.  The classes are great, and I do believe that the LLS definitely helped me to get through Level II unscathed.  But the IRS is what really differentiates Genesis.  I enrolled in their very first IRS for CFA Level I in June ’09, and came back each year for Levels II and III.  That course should be considered a MUST for anyone who is sitting for CFA and is serious about passing.  Trust me."