- January 23, 2026
Friday Five Focus on Taxation – 5 Questions in 5 Minutes – 23 Jan 2026
Each week, we ask questions relating to one of these topics: Investments, Taxation, Pensions, Protection, or Regulation. This week, our Friday Five is relevant to Taxation; this is useful as you prepare for the CII's R03 or AF1 exams. The challenge is for you to answer them in 5...
- January 20, 2026
Eat the Frog: How to Tackle Your Toughest Revision Tasks First
Not all revision tasks are equal – some demand more focus and effort than others. This article outlines a straightforward approach to tackling the most challenging topics first, helping make study sessions more effective. Read on to learn how to put this into practice.
- January 16, 2026
Friday Five Focus on Investments – 5 Questions in 5 Minutes – 16 Jan 2025
Each week, we ask questions relating to one of these topics: Investments, Taxation, Pensions, Protection, or Regulation. This week, our Friday Five is relevant to Investments; this is useful as you prepare for the CII's R02, AF4, or J10 exams. The challenge is for you to answer them in...
- January 13, 2026
How Brand Financial Training Helped Me Pass AF5
This article is written by a recent AF5 candidate who passed AF5 shortly after R06 and shares practical insights into exam technique, revision strategy, and the use of Brand Financial Training’s AF5 analysis.
- January 12, 2026
How to Maintain Motivation During Long Study Periods
Studying over an extended period can gradually wear down your focus and enthusiasm, even when you’re committed to your goal. As revision drags on, it’s common for energy levels to dip and for progress to feel slower than expected. Understanding how to manage these low-motivation phases is an important...
