AF1 (Personal Tax and Trust Planning)
This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal tax and trusts.
AF3 (Pension Planning)
This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal and corporate pensions.
AF4 (Investment Planning)
This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to investments and the management of investment portfolios.
AF5 (Financial Planning Process)
This examination assesses the candidate to develop an understanding of the financial planning process when advising clients.
AF6 (Senior management and supervision)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to apply and evaluate the supervision principles and practices in a retail financial services business.
J01 (Personal Tax)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: the basic structure of the tax system and self-assessment; the main taxes on income and capital that may be charged on individuals, the self-assessment system and how tax liabilities are computed; impact of residence and domicile on an individual’s liability to UK tax.
J02 (Trusts)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the: legal principles associated with the creation and management of a trust; main types of trusts that are common in the UK; taxation considerations relevant to trusts.
J05 (Pension Income Options)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the: process of decumulating pension funds and the main issues for clients and advisers; main choices facing members of pensions schemes during decumulation; features, risks and tax treatment of the secured pension option; features, risks and tax treatment of the unsecured pension option; features, risks and tax treatment of phased retirement; features, risks and tax treatment of the alternatively secured pension option.
J06 (Investment Principles, Markets and Environment)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: how the economic environment and individual company performance affects investment performance and investment decision-making; how risk is measured and managed; the main principles governing how to construct an investment portfolio; the range of investment management services, how their performance is evaluated and their regulatory environment.
J12 (Securities Advice and Dealing)
This qualification develops knowledge and understanding of the features and risks of different securities, the structure and features of the securities market and relevant factors and considerations for appropriate investment recommendations.
R08 (Pension Update)
This qualification focuses on pension reforms and how they affect advice, including the new legislative, compliance and reporting requirements.
CF1 (UK Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics)
This qualification develops an understanding of the financial services industry, including regulation and legislation.
CF2 (Investment and Risk)
This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of investment products and the risks involved.
CF3 (Financial Protection)
This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of financial protection plans.
CF4 (Retirement Planning)
This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the various pension products, the pension tax regime and retirement needs.
CF5 (Integrated Financial Planning)
This examination demonstrates a solid grounding in the financial services industry and its regulation.
CF8 (Certificate in Financial Planning and Long Term Care Insurance)
This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry, long-term care insurance products and the giving of long-term care insurance advice.
Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
This qualification enables professional advisers to develop specialist planning capabilities, and covers topics such as: personal tax and trust, business financial, pension and investment planning.
Diploma in Financial Planning
This level 4 diploma meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for retail investment advisers, demonstrating core technical knowledge and financial planning capabilities across six core areas.
Fellowship
Fellowship of the CII is universally regarded as the premier qualification for those working in the insurance industry. This shows a commitment to continuous professional development.
Certificate in Life & Pensions
The life and pensions route builds knowledge and understanding of the sector’s role and its activities. It considers important customer needs, solutions and products, and how individuals and organisations work within the regulatory and legislative environment.
Award in Pensions Update
This single unit qualification develops and tests knowledge of pension reforms and how they impact at-retirement advice.
Award in Long Term Care Insurance
This level 3 award develops the knowledge and understanding of long-term care cover, including legal, taxation and regulatory issues and the responsibilities of local authorities.
IMC (Certificate in Investment Management)
The CFA UK Certificate in Investment Management (IMC) combines essential investment knowledge and theory with practical, day-to-day application. The syllabus is designed by the IMC panel and investment practitioners, for investment practitioners. It is recognised by firms as a stamp of excellence.
