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

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Study material - editions available

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

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.

Investment Principles and Risk (R02) develops your knowledge and understanding of investment products and the application of the investment advice process.

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.

Mortgage Advice (CF6) develops your understanding of the various types of mortgage product and repayment options and the giving of mortgage advice.

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.

Pension Income Options (J05) develops knowledge and understanding of pension crystallisation and the drawing of income via various options.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

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

The objective of Pension Transfers (AF7) is to develop the specialist knowledge and skills needed for advising on the transfer of safeguarded benefits. This unit brings you up to date with the fundamental aspects of the pension transfer process; the implications of transferring between different types of pensions; and develops your advice skills across a range of client circumstances and scenarios.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

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

Securities and Advice Dealing (J12) 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.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

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

Supervision in a Regulated Environment (J07) provides an overview of the knowledge required to supervise someone who gives advice on regulated products under the FCA Training and Competence (T&C) requirements in the UK. This includes investment advisers, those who provide advice on mortgages and insurance, and some administration functions covered under the 'overseer' rules.

The default Enrolment option for this unit includes:

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

This unit has now been withdrawn

The Tax and Legal Aspects of Business (J03) develops knowledge and understanding of corporate taxation and legal aspects of business.