CII R02 Investment Principles and Risk
Unit of the Chartered Insurance Institute Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, required for the UK retail investment adviser qualification. Covers the economic environment, asset classes and their risk and return, investment products and wrappers, portfolio construction and performance measurement, and the principles of investment advice.
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