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  • How to Calculate Modified Duration

    Posted by on June 24, 2025

    Fixed interest securities are also known as bonds, loan stock and even debt securities.  In simpler terms, we know...

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  • The CII AF4 March 2025 Exam in Review

    Posted by on May 27, 2025

    It’s now time for us to turn our attention to the March CII AF4 exam. The following will be...

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  • Is Buy-to-Let Still a Good Investment? Tax, Costs, & Risks Explained

    Posted by on March 11, 2025

    In this article, we take a look at buy-to-let (BTL) property as an investment – relevant to the CII...

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  • A Look at Recent Past Papers for the CII AF4 Exam – February 2025

    Posted by on February 13, 2025

    In this article, we are taking a look at the questions asked in four past papers of the CII’s...

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  • The CII AF4 October 2024 Exam in Review

    Posted by on January 21, 2025

    It’s now time for us to turn our attention to the March CII AF4 exam. The following will be...

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  • AIM Shares Explained

    Posted by on December 31, 2024

    AIM, the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange, offers growth-focused opportunities for investors in small and emerging...

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  • Commodities: Key Insights for CII Exam Candidates

    Posted by on December 17, 2024

    This article covers the role of commodities – both hard and soft – in investment portfolios, highlighting their appeal...

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  • Multi-Asset Funds Explained: Key Advantages and Disadvantages

    Posted by on November 5, 2024

    Multi-asset funds play a crucial role in building diversified investment portfolios, making them a key topic for financial advisers...

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  • The Main Changes in the 2024-25 CII R02 Study Text

    Posted by on August 20, 2024

    Here, we take a look at the main changes that you’ll come across in the 2024/25 version of the...

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  • All You Need to Know About ISAs

    Posted by on July 30, 2024

    In the 2023 Autumn Statement, the Government announced a package of ISA reforms, most of which came into effect...

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  • CII AF4 Investment Planning Study Kits

    Posted by on July 23, 2024

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  • PE Ratios – What are they and what do they mean?

    Posted by on July 9, 2024

    The price/earnings ratio is a quick way to see if a share you’re interested in is cheap or not....

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  • A Quick Whizz Through Derivatives

    Posted by on June 25, 2024

    Here, we discuss derivatives and their main types. This is useful reading for those who are preparing to sit...

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  • Exploring Employee Share Schemes

    Posted by on June 18, 2024

    Here, we look at the main tax-advantaged employee share schemes, focusing on limits and tax implications. This is particularly...

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  • The CII AF4 March 2024 Exam in Review

    Posted by on May 21, 2024

    It’s now time for us to turn our attention to the March CII AF4 exam. The following will be...

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