CII R04 Exam: Pensions and Retirement Planning
The CII’s R04 exam focuses on pensions and retirement planning. It forms a part of the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and is a 1-hour multiple-choice exam with 50 questions, and a nominal pass mark of 65%.
The exam syllabus covers the tax and legal frameworks relevant to pension schemes; defined contribution and defined benefit schemes; pension benefit options; state retirement benefits; retirement planning.
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