Explore the basics of ethical investing.
Learning objectives
In this session we covered…
- Understanding the terminology – ethical, ESG, SRI, sustainable etc.
- Navigating the range of products and styles of ESG investing
- The change in attitudes to ESG among companies and investors
- Greenwashing! How can investors combat this?
- How ethical considerations vary for different asset classes and regions
- Pros and cons of the increasing amount of data and ESG ratings available
- Active versus passive in ESG investing, what are the advantages or disadvantages?
- Negative screening
- MIFid II – Discussions with your clients
Whether you’re new to the Paraplanner profession and want to find out more about CIPs or actively involved in a review of your business’ CIP, this session should help.
Learning objectives
In this session we covered…
- What is a CIP?
- CIP, PROD and client segmentation: How does it all fit together Is one CIP enough?
- Getting the measure of different types of CIPs
- CIP and CRP: Working together or in isolation?
- DIY or get a CIP in?
- Building a CIP
DFM due diligence is a core task for many paraplanners and we explore that task here.
Learning objectives
In this session we covered…
- FCA and regulatory expectations
- Agent as client and the implications
- The difference between “research” and “due diligence” – and why it matters
- The various types of DFM service
- How these fit different PROD customer segments
- Establishing what’s important to the adviser and the client, and the questions you should ask
- Undertaking DFM due diligence
- The DD|hub approach Evidencing assessments and ongoing review under PROD
For paraplanners who are want to build an advanced knowledge of investment bonds and how they work.
Learning objectives
In this session we covered…
- Disregarded assets
- Updated top slicing guidance
- Maximising top slicing advantage with detailed case study
- Time apportion relief (pre and post 2016)
- Planning for UK resident non-domicile clients
- Bonds and retirement income strategies
For paraplanners who are want to build an intermediate knowledge of investment bonds and how they work.
Learning objectives
In this session we covered…
- Part surrenders vs full surrenders
- Tax due dates
- Combining part and full surrenders
- Policy years and tax years
- Deficiency relief
- Loss of personal allowance
- Recent Court rulings on ‘disproportionate’ cases
- Personal portfolio bonds
- Assignments
- Loans
For paraplanners who are want to build a basic knowledge of investment bonds and how they work.
Learning objectives
In this session we covered…
- Life assurance vs capital redemption bonds
- Jurisdictions: Isle of Man vs Ireland
- Brexit (arghhh)
- Who needs a bond?
- Tax within the bond
- Tax paid by the bond holder
- Bond withdrawals
- ‘New’ top slicing rules
Social impact investing from a paraplanning perspective.
In this session we covered…
- What is social impact investing and how does it differ from ethical investing?
- How to research and review funds and portfolios
- How to clarify how important these are to clients and if they are prepared to accept potential lower returns or higher risk
- How to benchmark (ethical/social ‘ness’ and returns/risk)