Talking heads: What my studies did for me

Avoiding the pitfalls when passing exams

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All advisers want to know which qualifications will improve their business and how they can ensure they have the best shot at passing their exams. Three industry insiders tell us about their experiences

Exam taking is a staple of every adviser's life. It begins with the necessary qualifications towards the Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) and may end when an adviser becomes Chartered with the Chartered Insurance Industry (CII) - considered by many to be the pinnacle industry qualification.  But which qualifications have most benefited advisers in their business and how do they juggle work and study? Three advisers tell their story...

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