AF5 : Financial Planning Process
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- Focus on the essential fact-find and recommendation processes*
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* For revision notes on the technical knowledge required for pensions, investments etc, please see the revision notes for the related AF, R0 and J exams. We always recommend that you have a copy of the relevant CII study texts (available from the CII) to form the basis of your studies.
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Passing AF5 can seem like a struggle with all the knowledge, understanding and technical skills required. Our AF5 revision notes focus in on the fact-find and recommendation processes so that you can be sure of what is needed and when. For revision notes on the technical knowledge required for pensions, investments etc, please see the revision notes for the related AF, R0 and J exams.
Use the revision notes with other resources in our study kits and you’ll be well prepared for your exam.