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Discretionary Management

Guide to Discretionary Fund Management

Describe the differences between multi-asset and model portfolios
Identify some of the key points of discretionary fund management
Describe some of the regulatory issues around model portfolios and investments

How to hold business premises in a Sipp

Describe how buying a property with one's Sipp works
Identify how one gets insurance for the property
Describe some of the risks associated with buying a property with a Sipp

Ethical Investing

Guide to responsible investing

Identify what greenwashing is
Explain the fixed income context for ESG investing
Describe what Emsa has to say about ESG investing

FCA's plan to shake up non-workplace pensions market

Describe the context behind the FCA's non-workplace pensions review
Identify the main findings from the FCA review
Identify the implications for advisers

Do trusts still serve a purpose?

Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of trusts
Describe how family income companies work
Identify the advantages of a flexible family trust

Structured Product

Guide to structured products

Describe how structured products have evolved
Identify the risks associated with structured products
Identify the benefits of structured products

Treating vulnerable clients fairly is ‘responsibility of all’

Identify key points in FCA guidance on treatment of vulnerable customers
Identify challenges around definition of vulnerable customer
Describe ways in which firms can help vulnerable customers

Building a defensive portfolio in unpredictable times

Identify how the technique for building defensive portfolios has changed
Describe the different market situations in which to build a defensive portfolio
Identify the different types of assets that be used in a defensive portfolio

Guide to UK Equities

Describe why investors are shunning UK equities
Identify which stocks will benefit from a positive Brexit
Describe how shorting works

Appetite for diversification

Identify the importance of diversification
Describe the way to mitigate risk
Describe the role that multi-asset plays in risk mitigation

How is the US-China trade war affecting the global economy?

Describe the impact of the US China trade on the global economy
Identify some of the effects of uncertainty on global trade
Describe the importance of globalisation

Guide to ethical investing

Describe the importance of ESG investing
Identify what makes an ESG investment
Describe how to make the right ESG investment

Ethical Investing

ESG investing for advisers

Understand why ESG investing has become another factor for advisers to have to think about
Learn about what the regulators are saying about ESG investing
Understand how the definition of ESG investing is changing

How to get a £1m mortgage

Describe some of the difficulties achieving a £1m plus mortgage
Identify some of the ways to improve the chances of getting a £1m mortgage
Describe the elements of the relationship with the lender that would improve a borrower's chances

Making sense of London Capital & Finance

Describe what the problems were with London Capital & Finance
Identify some of the regulatory consequences of the collapse of LCF
Describe how the authorities have responded

Guide to advice and guidance

Identify the key differences between advice and guidance
Describe the FCA's proposed changes for DB transfers
Identify how technology can help to bridge the advice gap

Navigating a changing landscape

Identify the problems in the annuity market
Understand the challenges advisers are experiencing with PI insurance
Identify the best options for retiring clients

How a business lasting power of attorney works

Describe the benefits of having a business Lasting Power of Attorney
Identify the differences between and LPA and conventional PoA
Describe who would make a good choice for a business LPA

The role of smoothed funds in a volatile environment

Understand how smoothed funds can be useful
Identify types of clients smoothed funds are suitable for
Describe the different propositions in the market

Preparing for Brexit

Identify some of the investment risks with Brexit
Describe some of the preparations investors can make for a no-deal Brexit
Describe what would happen to the housing market in the event of a no-deal Brexit