AF5

April 22, 2025
Our Post-Exam Review of the February 2025 CII AF5 Exam
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on April 22, 2025
The CII has now released the exam guide for the February sitting of AF5 so we can see how...
April 1, 2025
Whole of Life Insurance Explained: Key Features and Policy Options
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on April 1, 2025
In this article, we look at whole of life policies. This article is particularly relevant to the CII R01,...
March 11, 2025
Is Buy-to-Let Still a Good Investment? Tax, Costs, & Risks Explained
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on March 11, 2025
In this article, we take a look at buy-to-let (BTL) property as an investment – relevant to the CII...
December 31, 2024
AIM Shares Explained
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on December 31, 2024
AIM, the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange, offers growth-focused opportunities for investors in small and emerging...
December 24, 2024
Employee Benefits in Financial Planning
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on December 24, 2024
In this article, we take a look at the pros and cons of financial planning-related employee benefits - relevant...
December 17, 2024
Commodities: Key Insights for CII Exam Candidates
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on December 17, 2024
This article covers the role of commodities – both hard and soft – in investment portfolios, highlighting their appeal...
December 12, 2024
Our Post-Exam Review of the September 2024 CII AF5 Exam
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on December 12, 2024
The CII has now released the exam guide for the September sitting of AF5 so we can see how...
December 10, 2024
To marry or not to marry? That is the tax question!
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on December 10, 2024
Recently, we looked at the Marriage Allowance and the Married Couple’s Allowance, and it got us thinking about the...
December 10, 2024
Brand Bitesize: Protection – Recommend and Justify Style Questions
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on December 10, 2024
To help you prepare for your CII AF5 or R06 exam, this Brand Bitesize video explains how to approach...
December 3, 2024
The Little-Known Tax Perk of Being Married
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on December 3, 2024
Previously, we looked at the Married Couple’s Allowance, a tax break for married couples where at least one of...
November 26, 2024
Married Couple’s Allowance: Tax Relief for Older UK Couples
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on November 26, 2024
The Married Couple’s Allowance is a significant tax benefit available for couples in the UK where at least one...
November 12, 2024
Brand Bitesize: NS&I Premium Bonds
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on November 12, 2024
In this Brand Bitesize video, we explore how premium bonds work, their prizes, and both the upsides and downsides....
November 5, 2024
Multi-Asset Funds Explained: Key Advantages and Disadvantages
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on November 5, 2024
Multi-asset funds play a crucial role in building diversified investment portfolios, making them a key topic for financial advisers...
October 29, 2024
Financial Planning After Divorce
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on October 29, 2024
When a marriage ends in divorce or a civil partnership in dissolution, there are a significant number of financial...
October 22, 2024
Basic vs New State Pension: Key Differences Explained
Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on October 22, 2024
In this article, we take a look at the key differences between the two main types of State Pension:...

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