Advanced Mortgage Advice (R07) develops knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the mortgage process, specialist types of mortgage lending and to test candidates' ability to give appropriate mortgage advice to clients with complex needs and circumstances.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

• Latest version of the core learning content, in digital format only, delivered  on RevisionMate.
• Assessment entry.

Customer Service in Insurance (IF9) provides knowledge and understanding of the customer service within the context of an insurance environment.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

• Latest version of the core learning content, in digital format only, delivered  on RevisionMate.

• Assessment entry.

Discretionary Investment Management (J10) develops knowledge and understanding of the role of the Discretionary Investment Manager, and the ability to analyse and apply financial information and portfolio management skills.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

• Latest version of the core learning content, in digital format only, delivered on RevisionMate.
• Assessment entry.

Discretionary Investment Management (J10) starts by looking at the investment advice process and establishing the client relationship - the aims and objectives, risk profile, investment objectives and analysing the client’s financial position.

Asset classes, investment strategies and investment wrappers are covered next, including the main asset classes – cash, bonds, equities and property, alternative investments and derivatives and investment tax wrappers. The Role of the investment manager is then considered, followed by discretionary and advisory management.

The study text moves on to look at investment funds, the economic environment, investment returns and investment risk. Portfolio theory – principles and limitations is considered, followed by measuring portfolio performance and understanding investment data. We then look at financial mathematics and sources of information – uses and limitations.

Purpose

At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

• the behaviour, performance, risk profile and correlation of key investment types;
• discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management;
• the principles of performance measurement, financial analysis and ratio analysis;
• the principles of performance management and portfolio theory.

Assessment

• 2 hour exam
• 90 multiple choice questions
• The nominal pass mark is 65%
• The 2023 pass rate for this unit was 88.2%

Course delivery

Instructions on accessing your course on RevisionMate will be sent to your registered email address. This is typically within two working days of your order being placed, but may be longer, particularly if payment is made by bank transfer or the unit is available as a pre-order.

Study material - editions available

2023-24 edition (applicable to exams sat 01 Sep 2023 to 31 Aug 2024) 

Equity Release (ER1) develops understanding of the different types of equity release products, risks to the consumer associated with equity release and application of suitable equity release solutions according to the circumstances of different customers.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

• Latest version of the core learning content, in digital format only, delivered on RevisionMate.
• Assessment entry.

Financial Protection (R05) develops your knowledge and understanding of and ability to analyse financial protection planning issues.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

• Latest version of the core learning content, in digital format only, delivered  on RevisionMate.

• Revision aids: Key Facts Booklet, Audio Revision, Knowledge Checker, E-learn (delivered on RevisionMate).

• Assessment entry.

Financial Services Products and Solutions (LP2) develops knowledge and understanding of customer needs, how financial services professionals and organisations identify and provide for these needs, including an understanding of key retail financial products such as savings, investments and tax wrappers.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

• Latest version of the core learning content, in digital format only, delivered on RevisionMate.
• Assessment entry.

Financial Services, Regulations and Ethics (R01) develops your knowledge and understanding of the financial services profession, including regulation, legislation and the Code of Ethics.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

• Latest version of the core learning content, in digital format only, delivered  on RevisionMate.

• Revision aids: Key Facts Booklet, Audio Revision, Knowledge Checker, E-learn (delivered on RevisionMate).

• Assessment entry.

The Foundation Insurance Test (FIT) is an introductory-level qualification that provides knowledge and understanding of the basic insurance products, principles and practice within the legal and regulatory framework of the insurance profession. It will help you to develop an understanding of key insurance topics, including how the insurance market operates, fundamental risk and insurance principles and procedures, and core personal and commercial insurance products.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

• Latest version of the core learning content, in digital format only, delivered via RevisionMate.

• Revision aids:  Key Facts Booklet,  Knowledge Checker,  E-learn (all delivered  on RevisionMate).

• Assessment entry.

General Insurance Business (IF2) provides you with knowledge and understanding of insurance products and practice, including underwriting and policy wordings, claims, customer service and information and communication technology.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

• Latest version of the core learning content, in digital format only, delivered on RevisionMate.

• Revision aids: Key Facts Booklet, Knowledge Checker, E-learn (delivered on RevisionMate).

• Assessment entry.

Group Risk (GR1) develops your understanding of group risks, including the operations of such schemes and their features and taxation.

The default enrolment option for this unit includes:

• Latest version of the core learning content, in digital format only, delivered on RevisionMate.
• Assessment entry