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How to asset allocate in the current crisis

Describe some of the challenges with asset allocating in the current environment
Identify how different asset classes are performing
Describe why some traditional diversification assets do not work so well

How mortgage brokers can cope during the Covid-19 crisis

Explain what is happening in the mortgage market right now
Identify opportunities mortgage brokers have
Describe some of the risks with life and protection policies

Guide to picking a fund

Describe some of the most important factors when selecting a fund
Explain the significance of active and passive selections
Identify how long an investor should evaluate the performance of a fund

Coronavirus: The govt's loan scheme for businesses explained

Explain how the CBILS works
Identify who is eligible under CBILS
Explain challenges that exist within the scheme

How government and BoE steps are affecting clients' mortgages

Describe the implications of the government mortgage holiday
Identify the impact of BoE measures on the housing market
Explain what has happened to the housebuying market

What Rishi Sunak's measures mean for those in work

Explain the government's new scheme for helping the employed and self-employed
Describe some of the consequences of furloughing staff
Describe the challenges relating to company directors

How does QE help the coronavirus problem?

Describe the significance of QE
Explain the Bank of England's actions towards corporate bonds
Describe stagflation

Guide to running your business

Explain the advantages of a good back office system
Describe some of the challenges with witching platforms
Identify some misconceptions about finding talent

Coronavirus impact on securities lending, regulators' response

Identify key points under the SFTR reporting obligations
Explain Esma's recommendations in wake of Covid-19
Explain FCA's response following Esma's recommendations

Building a diversified equity income portfolio

Explain how an equity income portfolio works
Identify key reasons why equity income portfolios are facing challenges
Explain how to build a diversified equity income portfolio

Business continuity in the time of coronavirus

Identify some of the key challenges advisers are facing right now
Explain some of the adaptive measures advisers can put in place
Describe regulatory issues that advisers cannot ignore, despite the coronavirus

How to report virus-triggered 10% portfolio falls

Explain what the MiFIDII 10 per cent depreciation reporting rule is
Describe who it applies to
Describe what the client response to it is typically

Guide to Budget 2020

Explain the aims of Budget 2020
Identify tax changes made in the budget
Explain impact of Coronavirus on economy

The economic implications of coronavirus

Explain the immediate impact of Coronavirus on economy
Explain what demand and supply shock mean
Identify measures government is looking to take to help economy

How to refer your protection client

Explain what signposting is
Describe who signposting is suitable for
Explain how you should go about signposting

What the FCA rules on the promotion of mini-bonds mean

Describe what the FCA's concerns are over mini-bonds
Explain how the FCA's product intervention rules will work
Describe some of the restrictions over marketing of mini-bonds

Guide to Sipps

Describe some of the advantages of Sipps
Identify who Sipps would be suited to
Describe some of the investments allowed in bespoke Sipps

Defined Benefit

How DB transfer concerns highlight role of compliance

Identify weaknesses in compliance structures
Explain how compliance functions should work effectively
Explain how FCA concerns over DB transfers should be used as a wakeup call to predict other issues

HM Revenue & Customs

How the new IR35 rules will work

Describe what the IR35 rules are and when they take effect
Explain how they will be applied
Describe how the client can determine a worker's employment status

Guide to year-end tax planning

Identify key ways to make tax-efficient investments
Explain how Isas and pensions are important to tax planning
Describe the key features in an EIS and VCT