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
AF7 taster core knowledge resource for free!
Why not try before you buy? Simply enter your name and email address below to receive your free PDF taster core knowledge resource. You will also receive our free newsletter.
AF7 PDF Core Knowledge
Valid for examinations from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
AF7 Core KnowledgeOur best value study kits
Valid for examinations from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
Silver
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.
- "Brand have been invaluable to me in achieving DipPFS, their study notes and calculation workbooks are second to none."
Toby Carmichael-JackParaplanner, Chase de Vere, Basingstoke - I would highly recommend the material from Brand Financial Training for anyone sitting exams with the CII and working towards Chartered status . The material helped me pass J10 and AF4 first time with very little time to study. Excellent value for money! Thank you Brand Financial TrainingSian ThomasFinancial Adviser, Hargreaves Lansdown Advisory Services, Bristol
- "I took J05 and wanted to say that I wouldn't have passed it without your help, some of the questions that came up were not studied by the CII study book. However, these areas were covered in your study material and practice questions which saved the day!"Deborah HughesFinancial Planning Manager, Ashley Law Ltd, Crawley
- I was told about Brand Financial Training by a colleague at work and thought it sounded too good to be true but gave it a go anyway and I'm so glad that I did! The website is really helpful to find out more information about different qualifications, pass rates and discovered that by taking one extra exam it would give me a certificate in mortgage advice which is vital for my current role. The service from Brand has been top quality from start to finish and both their products and service are second to none.Nathan FarrellTeam Manager, London & Country, Bath
- "Your study notes were invaluable... I would advise everybody who is due to sit these to use the study notes and the mock exams as these will give you a terrific insight into how the exams work. Good luck."Brian LynnPartner, Brian Lynn Financial Services, Scotland
- "I'm now Chartered... I have sat six exams in a year - all supported by Brand and passed them all. Thank you!"Scott MiddletonJ M Taylor, Aberdeen
Toby Carmichael-Jack
Sian Thomas
Deborah Hughes
