Miscellaneous
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November 4, 2025
What Candidates Struggle with Most in Exam Prep – and How to Overcome It
Preparing for CII exams takes more than just technical knowledge – it’s a test of focus, discipline, and endurance....
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August 12, 2025
How We Create Our CII Mock Exam Questions: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
At Brand Financial Training, we take the creation of mock exam questions seriously — because we know just how...
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August 5, 2025
Diploma to Chartered in 10 Months: A Fast Track Strategy
At Brand Financial Training, we're proud to support professionals on their journey to Chartered status. Recently, one of our...
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June 10, 2025
Why We’re Proud to Be Part of the New Talent Alliance Steering Group
At Brand Financial Training, we're passionate about supporting the next generation of financial advisers—and that's why we’re excited to...
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June 5, 2025
Will cutting Cash ISA limits be a positive move for consumers?
As speculation continues over possible changes to the UK’s ISA system, attention has turned to reports that the government...
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May 20, 2025
Supporting Employees Through Their Studies
In last week’s article, we explored the advantages for both employees and employers of supporting employees in achieving exam...
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May 13, 2025
Supporting Staff Development Through Financial Services Exams and Qualifications
Investing in employee development through financial services qualifications can deliver significant benefits for both staff and the business. While...
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January 14, 2025
When will the Autumn Budget 2024 changes be tested?
As you prepare for your CII exams, it is essential to stay informed about recent changes to various laws...
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November 12, 2024
Key Amendments Announced in the Autumn Statement 2024
In this article, we pull out the key amends announced in the 2024 Autumn Statement that you’ll need to...
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October 1, 2024
Preparing for a CII Exam Re-Sit
Facing an exam re-sit can feel disheartening, but it's a common part of the journey toward CII qualification. Rather...
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April 9, 2024
Why AI Isn’t Reliable for CII Exam Preparation
In the financial services industry, the integration of AI technology has garnered attention as a potential game-changer. With promises...
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March 12, 2024
Key Amendments Announced in the Spring Budget 2024
This month, it was Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s turn to tinker with our taxes (and National Insurance). Here, rather than focus...
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January 9, 2024
Key Amendments Announced in the Autumn Statement 2023
In this article, we pull out the key amends announced in the Autumn Statement that you’ll need to be...
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December 13, 2022
Key Amendments Announced in the Autumn Statement 2022
In this article, we pull out the key amends announced in the Autumn Statement that you’ll need to be...
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November 8, 2022
How Brand Began
Here, we have an interview with Brand Financial Training’s Founder and Director, Catriona Standingford. Catriona tells us about why...
