J05
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September 10, 2019
How to Calculate Pension Input Periods (PIPs)
In this article, we look at pension input periods - or PIPs. This is the period of time where...
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July 25, 2019
The CII J05 April 2019 Exam in Review
In this article, we’re looking at the CII's Diploma in Financial Planning J05 exam paper that students sat in...
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March 12, 2019
How to Do a Primary Protection Calculation
The Pensions legislation isn’t easy, and it makes taking the CII pensions exams all the more challenging. In this...
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February 14, 2019
The CII J05 October 2018 Exam in Review
In this article, we discuss the questions set in the October 2018 exam paper for CII J05 – Pension...
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August 30, 2018
The CII J05 April 2018 Exam in Review
In this article, we discuss the questions set in the April 2018 exam paper for CII J05 – Pension...
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February 27, 2018
The CII J05 October 2017 Exam in Review
In this article, we discuss the questions set in the October 2017 exam paper for CII J05 – Pension...
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July 27, 2017
Taking a Look at the Question Paper for April 2017’s CII J05 Exam
In this article, we discuss the questions set in the April 2017 exam paper for CII J05 – Pension...
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February 9, 2017
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February 9, 2017
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October 4, 2016
Making the Tapered Pension Allowance a Little Clearer
This week, we look at the tapered pension annual allowance for high earners. Anyone studying AF3, R04 or J05...
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September 20, 2016
Low-Earners Stop Up the Gaps with Voluntary NICs
In this article, we look at the National Insurance Contributions, which can be made by those who have gaps in their...
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August 2, 2016
The CII’s April 2016 J05 Exam: Well-Written and Fair
In this article, we discuss the questions set in the April 2016 exam paper for CII J05 – Pension...
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April 26, 2016
Sitting on the Fence and Getting the Best of Both Worlds
This article discusses defined benefit scheme pension splitting as a flexible option for pension savers – of interest to...
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January 26, 2016
New Manual for CII R04 – What’s New, in a Nutshell
Anyone studying for the CII R04 Pensions and Retirement exam will have received a new manual from the CII...
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October 20, 2015
Reporting on Pensions Freedom – Hefty Fines for the Unaware
According to reports, the new pensions freedoms have resulted in £1.8 billion being withdrawn from pension funds – and...