Depending on demand and responses to this article, ATEB are looking to offer revision/training support for the AF3 Pension Planning exam in October 2015. The exact format is currently being decided but it is likely to include at least 2 workshop days in Newcastle Upon Tyne prior to the exam which is scheduled for 14th October 2015. We would engage a third party specialist provider of exam training and you would gain access to a qualified and experienced tutor in the run up to your exam.
As a guide, we estimate that each workshop day will be in the region of £200 plus VAT per candidate.
Pension Transfer charging
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Policy Statement PS 20-06 stated that a firm providing pension transfer advice “… may also not charge less than it would charge for investment advice of the same value”. That seems clear enough, but the rule that gives effect to this statement is subtly different. COBS 19.1B.7 states: “A firm should not charge less […]