Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on November 29, 2019 in Monthly Roundup
We know your time is valuable, so here’s a quick summary of the CII-related articles we’ve posted this month.
This Monthly Roundup allows you to see, at a glance, what articles have been posted and you can simply click on any that are of interest to you.
The Difference Between the Basic and New State Pensions
State pensions can be tested where you might not always expect them to be. Clearly they can be tested in the CII R04 exam and some knowledge might be needed for AF7, but they can also appear in R06, AF1 and AF5. Here, we look at the differences between the basic State pension and the new State pension.
As you revise for an upcoming CII exam, you might be unclear on fixed interest securities. This article explains what they are, discusses risk and outlines the different types of fixed interest security – perfect reading for your AF1, AF4, AF5, CF1, R01, R02, R03 or R06 exam preparation.
When you face the challenges of balancing study with work, not to mention family or personal life, it becomes more important than ever to use your time as efficiently, effectively and productively as possible. Here are four examples of ineffective study techniques along with suggestions of what you can do instead.
Friday Five: 5 Questions in 5 Minutes Every Friday
This is a bit of Friday Fun where we provide you with 5 questions (and answers) relevant to a mix of CII exams. The challenge is for you to answer them in 5 minutes. We post them on the blog every Friday.
To try your 'hand' at answering the questions, visit our blog at one (or all) of the links below:
