CII AF7: Core Knowledge
- This is for you if… you want to practise questions that are in the style of the ‘staple’ 70-80% of questions that come up time and again
- Free AF7 core knowledge taster
- Over 80 pages of questions, answers, and detailed explanations of key calculations and methods
- Uses written-style Q&A to aid understanding of core knowledge required
- Cross-references the the relevant CII study text
- Kept up to date to reflect changes to the exam syllabus and tax year
- Download instantly in PDF format and print as required
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AF7 PDF Core Knowledge
Valid for examinations from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
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Valid for examinations from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
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What is covered?
- Regulatory Background, Participants, and Process
- Defined Benefit Schemes and Secured Pensions
- Flexible Benefit Schemes and Transferring Risk
- Key Issues Relating to Pension Transfers
- Applying Suitable Pension Transfer Solutions
How will the AF7 PDF core knowledge resource help me to pass?
The CII AF7 exam has a large number of ‘staple questions’ which come up time and again in the exam paper. You should also be aware that, whilst you are unlikely to be asked to perform calculations in the exam, you need to understand the calculation methods in order to understand some of the questions. Our AF7 ‘Core Knowledge’ resource focuses on these ‘staple questions’, including questions, answers, detailed explanations, and cross-references to the relevant CII study text.
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