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  • March 11, 2025
    Is Buy-to-Let still a good investment? Tax, Costs, & Risks Explained

    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...

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  • March 11, 2025
    Brand Bitesize: Interest Rates

    Brand Bitesize: Interest Rates

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on March 11, 2025

    In this Brand Bitesize video, we talk about Interest Rates and the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). This is useful...

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  • March 7, 2025
    Friday Five Focus on Investments - Online Quiz

    Friday Five Focus on Investments – 5 Questions in 5 Minutes – 7 Mar 2025

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on March 7, 2025

    Each week, we ask questions relating to one of these topics: Investments, Taxation, Pensions, Protection, or Regulation. This week,...

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  • February 11, 2025
    Navigating the CII R0 Exams – Choosing the Right Path

    Navigating the CII R0 Exams – Choosing the Right Path

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on February 11, 2025

    Deciding the best order to tackle the R0 exams can feel overwhelming. Your choice will likely depend on a...

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  • January 31, 2025
    Friday Five Focus on Investments - Online Quiz

    Friday Five Focus on Investments – 5 Questions in 5 Minutes – 31 Jan 2025

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on January 31, 2025

    Each week, we ask questions relating to one of these topics: Investments, Taxation, Pensions, Protection, or Regulation. This week,...

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  • December 31, 2024
    AIM Shares Explained

    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...

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  • December 27, 2024
    Friday Five Focus on Investments - Online Quiz

    Friday Five Focus on Investments – 5 Questions in 5 Minutes – 27 Dec 2024

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on December 27, 2024

    Each week, we ask questions relating to one of these topics: Investments, Taxation, Pensions, Protection, or Regulation. This week,...

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  • December 17, 2024
    Commodities: Key Insights for CII Exam Candidates

    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...

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  • November 22, 2024
    Friday Five Focus on Investments - Online Quiz

    Friday Five Focus on Investments – 5 Questions in 5 Minutes – 22 Nov 2024

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on November 22, 2024

    Each week, we ask questions relating to one of these topics: Investments, Taxation, Pensions, Protection, or Regulation. This week,...

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  • November 5, 2024
    Multi-Asset Funds Explained: Key Advantages and Disadvantages

    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...

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  • October 18, 2024
    Friday Five Focus on Investments - Online Quiz

    Friday Five Focus on Investments – 5 Questions in 5 Minutes – 18 Oct 2024

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on October 18, 2024

    Each week, we ask questions relating to one of these topics: Investments, Taxation, Pensions, Protection, or Regulation. This week,...

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  • September 13, 2024
    Friday Five Focus on Investments - 5 Questions in 5 Minutes Every Friday

    Friday Five Focus on Investments – 5 Questions in 5 Minutes – 13 Sep 2024

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on September 13, 2024

    Each week, we ask questions relating to one of these topics: Investments, Taxation, Pensions, Protection, or Regulation. This week,...

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  • September 10, 2024
    Understanding the Financial Ombudsman Service

    Understanding the Financial Ombudsman Service

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on September 10, 2024

    In this article, we look at the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), focusing in particular on the process to be...

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  • August 20, 2024
    The Main Changes in the 2024-25 CII R02 Study Text

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

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training 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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  • July 30, 2024
    All You Need to Know About ISAs

    All You Need to Know About ISAs

    Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training 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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