Question 1
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If a client wanted to make additional contributions to an occupational pension scheme, which of
the following options would give him the greatest choice of provider and a say in how the
funds are invested?
Answer
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Non-contributory occupational scheme
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Contributory occupational scheme
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Freestanding Additional Voluntary Contributions
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Additional Voluntary Contributions
Question 2
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Which of the following is likely to be the MOST important consideration when selecting the
most appropriate protection product for a client?
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The level of the premium and charges
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The financial strength of the provider
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The quality of the service provided
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Investment choice and performance
Question 3
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What type of information is contained in a Key Features Document?
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A clear description of the financial product being recommended to the client
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Cancellation rights if a client changes their mind about investing in a product
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All product recommendations listed in the financial plan and the reasoning behind them
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Taxation implications for all the products listed in the financial plan
Question 4
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Where the proposer and the life assured are different people under a life policy, the policy:
Answer
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provides cover on a joint life basis
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was taken out on someone else's life
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owner holds power of attorney status
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was arranged by a financial adviser acting independently
Question 5
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What is the MAIN purpose of a power of attorney document?
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It appoints someone to distribute the assets of a deceased person
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It enables ownership of property to transfer from one person to another person
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It allows one person to conduct specific transactions on behalf of another person
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It entitles one trustee to override the demands of another trustee
Question 6
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Which of the following would MOST likely be found in a formal written report presenting
recommendations to a client?
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Details of family and dependants
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The tax implications on the client's position
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Details of the client's occupation, earnings and other income sources
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A summary of the client's assets and liabilities
Question 7
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Where funds are to be set aside to provide for the future financial maintenance of a disabled
child, this can normally be achieved through the establishment of a legal document called a:
Answer
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codicil
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trust
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grant of representation
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power of attorney
Question 8
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What lump sum must someone aged 35 invest today given an assumed annual growth rate of
7% if they are to accrue a lump sum of £450,000 at the age of 65?
Answer
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£14,018
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£59,115
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£64,285
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£420,560
Question 9
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Who controls the assets of a trust and looks after the property for the person or persons who
will ultimately benefit from it?
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Benefactors
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Beneficiaries
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Creditors
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Trustees
Question 10
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John is worried that he will be unable to work due to a heart attack. Which of the following
would enable him to claim if he had a severe heart attack?
Question 11
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What are two advantages of investing in an offshore trust?
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Less complex product and only local taxes apply
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Privacy and flexibility for the client
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Security and a less complex product
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Privacy and only local taxes apply
Question 12
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When giving financial advice on the subject of protection, it is important to quantify a client's
assets to:
Answer
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determine whether the costs can be offset against tax liabilitie
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establish what shortfall may arise if an insured event occu
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ensure that the underwriters have sufficient information
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identify the client's appropriate risk profile
Question 13
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A client in the UK was granted lasting power of attorney in relation to his elderly mother. Why
did this facility fail to provide him with control over her financial affairs after she was deemed
to have lost her mental capacity?
Answer
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She was over retirement age when her poor state of mind was first diagnosed
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He was her adopted son
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She only granted him health and welfare powers
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He was operating a power of attorney for his father at the same time
Question 14
Question
John is taking out a life insurance policy on Mary, his wife, and one for himself. Which of the
following statements is TRUE once the policy is in force?