CII Award in Pensions Update
What is the purpose of the Award?
The CII Award in Pensions Update ensures the candidate has a knowledge of recent pension reforms and that they understand how this impacts advice.
It is suitable for those who have studied R04 Pensions and retirement planning, J04 Pension funding options or J05 Pension income options, or any higher level pensions exam.
The CII have announced that the R08 exam will be withdrawn in August 2018.
What do I need to do to achieve this Award?
To achieve the CII Award in Pensions Update you must complete:
CII Award in Pensions Update
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Available units: | R08 Pensions update |
| Credits required for qualification: | 10 |
| Level: | 4 |
R08 Pensions update
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Credits | 10 - Diploma |
| Exam Format | Online, 1 hour |
| Number of Questions | 40 multiple choice questions (MCQs) and 1 case study with 5 MCQs |
| Nominal pass mark | 65% |
| 2016 Pass rate | 83.75% |