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Most financial planners fall into one of two categories based on how they are paid. Commission based planners earn commissions on the financial products they sell, whereas ______________ charge fees based on the complexity of the plan they prepare.

A.
Free only planners
A.
Free only planners
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B.
Commission based planners
B.
Commission based planners
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C.
Professional planners
C.
Professional planners
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D.
Security planners
D.
Security planners
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Suggested answer: A

When determining the interaction between the UK and EU on the regulation of the financial services industry, the UK government must always

A.
seek approval from the European Commission before implementing any new regulations.
A.
seek approval from the European Commission before implementing any new regulations.
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B.
implement new EU Directives by passing acts of Parliament.
B.
implement new EU Directives by passing acts of Parliament.
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C.
accommodate all EU Decisions in UK legislation.
C.
accommodate all EU Decisions in UK legislation.
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D.
provide copies of new regulation to the European Commission within a reasonable period of time for their approval.
D.
provide copies of new regulation to the European Commission within a reasonable period of time for their approval.
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Suggested answer: B

A client has previously written to her former adviser opting out of any marketing activities from the firm or any third parties. However she continues to receive direct investment offers from the firm. She should complain based on the firm not complying with which set of regulations?

A.
Conduct of Business rules.
A.
Conduct of Business rules.
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B.
Data Protection Act 1998.
B.
Data Protection Act 1998.
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C.
Distance Selling Regulations.
C.
Distance Selling Regulations.
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D.
Treating Customers Fairly.
D.
Treating Customers Fairly.
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Suggested answer: B

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 regulates the provision of which type(s) of financial advice?

A.
Advice to vulnerable individuals only
A.
Advice to vulnerable individuals only
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B.
Advice to all individuals
B.
Advice to all individuals
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C.
Advice to all individuals and group personal pensions schemes only
C.
Advice to all individuals and group personal pensions schemes only
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D.
Advice to all individuals unless they are elective professional clients
D.
Advice to all individuals unless they are elective professional clients
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Suggested answer: B

Simon has experience of dealing with retail clients and is now in training to qualify as a pension transfer specialist. As a consequence, which of the following statements are true?

A.
He must have at least 3 years experience as an adviser before his training can commence
A.
He must have at least 3 years experience as an adviser before his training can commence
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B.
His firm is allowed to impose a time limit on completion of the qualification
B.
His firm is allowed to impose a time limit on completion of the qualification
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C.
His supervisor must also be suitably qualified
C.
His supervisor must also be suitably qualified
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D.
Once qualified, CPD requirements are waived for 12 months
D.
Once qualified, CPD requirements are waived for 12 months
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E.
Once qualified, records of his training must be maintained for at least 5 years
E.
Once qualified, records of his training must be maintained for at least 5 years
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Suggested answer: B, C

The efficient frontier curve shows the optimum balance between:

A.
Risk and return
A.
Risk and return
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B.
Return and taxation
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Return and taxation
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C.
Taxation and risk
C.
Taxation and risk
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D.
Inflation and return
D.
Inflation and return
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Suggested answer: A

A UK investor holds a portfolio of overseas equities and is concerned about the exchange rate risk. Which strategy could he use to mitigate this risk?

A.
Arbitrage
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Arbitrage
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B.
Gearing
B.
Gearing
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C.
Hedging
C.
Hedging
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D.
Pound cost averaging
D.
Pound cost averaging
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Suggested answer: C

When constructing a portfolio for a UK resident basic-rate taxpayer who requires an income, the most tax efficient solution would be achieved by:

A.
Only investing in offshore products
A.
Only investing in offshore products
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B.
Holding fixed-interest funds within a stocks and shares ISA
B.
Holding fixed-interest funds within a stocks and shares ISA
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C.
Purchasing National Savings & Investments (NS&I) Fixed-Interest Savings Certificates
C.
Purchasing National Savings & Investments (NS&I) Fixed-Interest Savings Certificates
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D.
Holding high-yielding equities within a stocks and shares ISA
D.
Holding high-yielding equities within a stocks and shares ISA
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Suggested answer: B

The principal reasons for using the Sharpe ratio when calculating a portfolio's performance are:

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It indicates the percentage return above/below the risk-free rate for each unit of risk taken
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It indicates the percentage return above/below the risk-free rate for each unit of risk taken
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B.
It will always be quoted on a rolling quarterly basis
B.
It will always be quoted on a rolling quarterly basis
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C.
A positive Sharpe ratio will always guarantee positive returns
C.
A positive Sharpe ratio will always guarantee positive returns
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D.
The higher the number, the more a portfolio manager can be said to have added value
D.
The higher the number, the more a portfolio manager can be said to have added value
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Suggested answer: A, D

Pauline, a basic-rate taxpayer, has a portfolio which comprises of various equity and fixed-interest unit trusts and OEICs. She should be aware that:

A.
Any losses from this portfolio are allowable for Capital Gains Tax calculations
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Any losses from this portfolio are allowable for Capital Gains Tax calculations
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B.
Her entire portfolio will be subject to a 10% tax credit
B.
Her entire portfolio will be subject to a 10% tax credit
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C.
Only the proceeds of sale from the OEICs could be subject to Capital Gains Tax
C.
Only the proceeds of sale from the OEICs could be subject to Capital Gains Tax
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D.
The taxation of dividends on the OEICs held will be treated the same way as the unit trusts
D.
The taxation of dividends on the OEICs held will be treated the same way as the unit trusts
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E.
She can never reclaim any tax deducted at source
E.
She can never reclaim any tax deducted at source
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Suggested answer: A, D
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