R02
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September 14, 2021
Getting to Grips With Statistical Concepts
If you are studying for CII R02, J10 or AF4 exams then you need to get to grips with...
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July 27, 2021
What to Expect from the CII R02 Remote Exam
So after many years as a member of the Brand Financial Training team, working closely with all the resources,...
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May 11, 2021
Quantitative Easing – The Facts
In his recent budget speech, Rishi Sunak stated that estimates on borrowing are the highest figures seen outside of...
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March 2, 2021
Assessing Financial Strength with the Free Asset Ratio
In this blog post, we take a look at a key financial measure – the free asset ratio. This...
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November 24, 2020
What is the Capital Asset Pricing Model?
In any given CII R02 paper, there’ll almost certainly be at least one question relating to the Capital Asset...
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November 3, 2020
How much can a family pay into ISAs in a single tax year?
Here’s an example of a question about ISA annual subscription limits that’s been known to catch a few people...
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October 27, 2020
Temporary Changes Affecting House Purchase in the UK
COVID-19 has brought many changes and challenges to our lives, with the government responding in various ways to support...
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August 11, 2020
Taking a Closer Look at the Balance of Payments
The balance of payments is just about the money coming into and going out of a country. Here, we...
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June 16, 2020
How to Calculate Money-Weighted and Time-Weighted Rates of Return
Anyone sitting one of the CII investment exams will need to be familiar with measuring returns. In this article,...
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March 24, 2020
Comparing the CII Investment Exams
The CII investment exams at diploma level are R02 Investment principles and risk, J10 Discretionary investment management and J12...
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March 10, 2020
How to Answer this Typical Performance Measurement Exam Question
In this article, we look at performance measurement, something that CII AF4 Investment Planning candidates often have to do...
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November 19, 2019
What are fixed interest securities?
As you revise for an upcoming CII exam, you might be unclear on fixed interest securities. This article explains...
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November 5, 2019
Help to Buy ISAs versus the Lifetime ISA
With time running out to apply for a new Help to Buy ISA, here we look at the differences...
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October 29, 2019
Use These Shortcuts to Help with the CII R02 Exam
If you are taking the CII R02 exam and struggling with Chapter 4 (equally helpful for J10 and AF4),...
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October 1, 2019
What is cash flow modelling?
Lifetime cash flow modelling is designed essentially to help clients to become financially more organised. Learn more as you...
