This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to business.
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: the main legal forms of business and how they are set up and managed; the consequences of bankruptcy or insolvency; business accounts and financial controls; the taxation of each type of business entity, its owners and employees; the main legal responsibilities businesses have to employees, suppliers and customers.
This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal and corporate pensions.
This examination assessed a knowledge and understanding of the UK tax system, the law and practice of trusts, but also an ability to advise individual clients on the tax treatment of their investments and the use of trusts to meet their current and foreseeable future needs.
This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of an ability to analyse pension and retirement planning issues.
This examination assesses the candidate to develop an understanding of the financial planning process when giving advice to clients.
This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the different types of equity release products, risks to the consumer associated with equity release and application of suitable equity release solutions according to the circumstances of different customers.
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the: process of decumulating pension funds and the main issues for clients and advisers; main choices facing members of pensions schemes during decumulation; features, risks and tax treatment of the secured pension option; features, risks and tax treatment of the unsecured pension option; features, risks and tax treatment of phased retirement; features, risks and tax treatment of the alternatively secured pension option.
This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry, mortgage products, repayment options and the giving of mortgage advice.
This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of investment products and the risks involved.
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: the basic structure of the tax system and self-assessment; the main taxes on income and capital that may be charged on individuals, the self-assessment system and how tax liabilities are computed; impact of residence and domicile on an individuals liability to UK tax.
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: how the economic environment and individual company performance affects investment performance and investment decision making; how risk is measured and managed; the main principles governing how to construct an investment portfolio; the range of investment management services, how their performance is evaluated and their regulatory environment.
This qualification develops advanced technical knowledge and understanding across a broad range of key advisory areas.
This qualification enables professional advisers to develop specialist planning capabilities, covers topics like: personal tax and trust, business financial, pension and investment planning.
This exam accesses understanding of the financial services and their regulation.
This exam accesses understanding of protection, savings and investment products.
This exam accesses understanding of identifying and satisfying client needs.
Formed in 2003, Holden & Partners is a Chartered firm of independent financial advisers based in Farringdon, serving clients across London and the South East.
I provide financial planning advice and investment advice to the following types of clients:
* Individuals and family groups
I help people from all walks of life to plan and achieve their financial goals. Some have successful careers, some have inherited, and many want guidance on how to invest their wealth in a way that’s ethical and sustainable.
* People approaching or in retirement
For those people approaching retirement, I help them put together a plan which will enable them to have the lifestyle they want when they retire.
For people in retirement, I help ensure that their finances continue to give them the lifestyle they want, as well as the ability to pass on wealth to their loved ones.
* Ethically-minded investors
I have a specialist interest in ethical, sustainable and thematic investments and can help people who want to invest their wealth in this way.
I advise on all areas of financial planning and investing, but what clients value the most is that I am:
1. A Chartered Financial Planner
This accreditation demonstrates commitment to the highest standards of knowledge, behaviour and professionalism.
2. Independent
I’m not limited to advising on certain financial and investment products, so I can focus on understanding you, your life goals and how your finances can help you to achieve them.
3. Ethically-minded
With in-house specialists in ethical, sustainable and thematic investment, I can meet the needs of people who want to invest their wealth in this way.
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