In this news update we look at the recently published CII pass rates and Panacea Adviser's Retirement Choices 2016 - a virtual conference on Thursday 25 February 2016.
1. CII exam pass rates - advanced diploma, diploma, regulated diploma
The CII have recently published their exam pass rates for 2015 and we have added them to our existing table below so that you can see the previous years rates as well.
The rates are calculated based on the number of candidates who passed during the year divided by the number who sat the exam.
The regulated diploma average pass rate across R01 to R06 was down very slightly to 58.58% from 60.06% in 2014. The average pass rate in 2011 was 63.67% and has fallen every year. The highest pass mark was R05 at 67.09% and the lowest was R04 at 49.53%.
The advanced diploma average pass rate across AF1 to AF6 was up to 56.54% from 52.97% in 2014 largely due to the rise in the AF6 pass rate. The highest pass mark was AF6 at 72.29% and the lowest was AF3 at 31.47% following a massive 9.5% fall in the pass rates.
Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning: AF1 to AF6
| Exam |
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
| AF1 |
57.55% |
53.36% |
55.50% |
57.28% |
60.97% |
59% |
45% |
45% |
38% |
| AF2 |
52.27% |
50.54% |
42.25% |
49.32% |
48.25% |
41% |
38% |
35% |
30% |
| AF3 |
31.47% |
40.92% |
45.94% |
51.93% |
44.83% |
40% |
32% |
38% |
34% |
| AF4 |
63.88% |
62.58% |
65.65% |
62.93% |
60.65% |
66% |
47% |
57% |
55% |
| AF5 |
61.75% |
65.71% |
61.05% |
66.55% |
55.82% |
49% |
30% |
44% |
48% |
| AF6 |
72.29% |
44.71% |
47.52% |
58.82% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning: R01 to R06
| Exam |
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
| R01 |
58.71% |
59.41% |
59.07% |
61.56% |
62.85% |
| R02 |
54.00% |
55.99% |
54.70% |
53.09% |
59.27% |
| R03 |
50.90% |
54.55% |
50.78% |
51.56% |
57.77% |
| R04 |
49.53% |
54.09% |
58.03% |
60.85% |
58.28% |
| R05 |
67.09% |
68.73% |
74.38% |
80.27% |
78.68% |
| R06 |
71.27% |
67.56% |
68.27% |
71.74% |
65.19% |
Diploma in Financial Planning: R07, R08, J02, J03, J05, J07, J10, J1, J12
| Exam |
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
| R07 |
81.86% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| R08 |
92.51% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| J02 |
57.92% |
58.15% |
57.35% |
59.64% |
58.71% |
60% |
51% |
43% |
51% |
| J03 |
62.34% |
54.81% |
56.30% |
51.30% |
39.88% |
42% |
26% |
40% |
45% |
| J05 |
57.49% |
58.68% |
58.13% |
64.51% |
60.56% |
55% |
54% |
54% |
60% |
| J07 |
51.86% |
40.17% |
50.23% |
53.07% |
45.02% |
44% |
43% |
42% |
45% |
| J10 |
83.79% |
81.06% |
76.60% |
75.25% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| J11 |
55.61% |
56.19% |
66.53% |
58.93% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| J12 |
67.74% |
72.89% |
77.87% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Source: CII website.
The statistics covering the results during the 2016 year are expected to be released by the CII in February or March 2017.
The message from these rates are clear, in order to pass you need to be well prepared.
Our training directory is available here to help you prepare.
2. Panacea Adviser's Retirement Choices 2016 - a virtual conference Thursday 25 February 2016
Visit the Auditorium
Where you can hear and watch panel debates, interviews and presentations about subjects relevant to your business from key names in the industry via videos, webinars and text chats. Many of which are CPD accredited.
Live text debates will take place after some of the sessions, giving you the chance to put your questions to the experts and speakers to get real-time answers – ideal for people who shy away from putting their hand up and raising a point in front of an audience.
Walk around the Exhibition Hall
Navigate your way around the hall and click to meet a range of product providers and investment firms at their virtual stands. Using the online chat facility or Skype, you will be able to interact with them to hear about their latest developments and download any brochures and sales resources. There’s no need to book appointments, either, because exhibitors will be logged on and available to speak to you from 9.30am to 5.30pm throughout the day.
For more information about Retirement Choices 2016 please visit the dedicated website at www.retirementchoices2016.com.
