CII R04 Exam: Pensions and Retirement Planning
The CII’s R04 is one of the core units of the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. It is a 1-hour multiple-choice exam with 50 questions and has 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; options for drawing pension benefits; State schemes; retirement planning including investment issues.
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