Advanced Diploma in Retirement Provision
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The materials here are also used in the following qualifications:

Diploma in International Employee Benefits (DipIEB)
Diploma in Employee Benefits and Retirement Savings (DEBRS)
Diploma in Regulated Retirement Advice (DRRA)
Diploma in Retirement Provision (DRP)

CORE UNIT 1A - UNDERSTANDING RETIREMENT PROVISION

The aim of the unit is to provide an introductory overview of retirement provision in the UK including an appreciation of:

how workplace pensions have developed, the different types of workplace provision and how they sit alongside State pension provision
the key features of automatic enrolment, trust and contract-based provision
the roles and responsibilities of those involved in running workplace pensions
personal savings and the options for retirement saving
employee engagement with retirement provision.

Core Unit 1a-Study Manual

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to:

PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

CU1A Assignment 1 (CU1A Assignment 1 NOTES)

CU1A Assignment 2 (CU1A Assignment 2 NOTES)

CU1A Assignment 3 (CU1A assignment 3 NOTES)

CU1A Assignment 4 (CU1A Assignment 4 NOTES)

CU1A Mock Examination (CU1A Mock Examination NOTES)

CORE UNIT 1B - FOUNDATION IN INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The aim of the unit is to provide an introduction to the following issues:

The different employee benefits in an international context and the different ways these are designed, delivered, funded, communicated and administered around the world
The respective roles of stakeholders involved in the provision of international employee benefits
Pensions and employee benefit provision in France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, the USA and Switzerland and a regional overview of Europe and North America to highlight the different practices of employee benefit provision
The legal and regulatory influences of the European Union on pensions/employee benefit design and financing

Contact the PMI for learning materials at: PMIQualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

IEBA Exam Question structure Oct 2020

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to: PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

Assignment 1 (Assignment 1 Notes)

Assignment 2 (Assignment 2 Notes)

Assignment 3 (Assignment 3 Notes)

Assignment 4 (Assignment 4 Notes)

Mock Examination (Mock Examination Notes)

CORE UNIT 2 - REGULATION OF RETIREMENT PROVISION

The aim of this unit is to provide an overview of the regulation of retirement provision in the UK including an appreciation of:

legal and taxation aspects
compliance with regulation and where administrators need to focus on compliance issues
the bodies responsible for defining, monitoring and oversight
how the employee is supported by the financial services industry
current issues.

CU2 Study Manual

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to:

PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

CU2 Assignment 1 (CU2 Assignment 1 Notes)

CU2 Assignment 2 (CU2 Assignment 2 Notes)

CU2 Assignment 3 (CU2 Assignment 3 Notes)

CU2 Assignment 4 (CU2 Assignment 4 Notes)

CU2 Mock Exam (CU2 Mock Exam Notes)

CORE UNIT 3 – RUNNING A WORKPLACE PENSION SCHEME

The aim of his unit is to provide an overview of the requirements of running a workplace pension scheme, including an appreciation of:

the implications of the tax and regulatory regimes that apply to workplace pensions
scheme administration, payroll and financial administration
the importance of data and data protection
the calculation and payment of benefits
the role of technology

Core Unit 3-Study Manual

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to:

PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

CU3 Assignment 1 CU3 Assignment 1 (Notes)

CU3 Assignment 2 CU3 Assignment 2 (Notes)

CU3 Assignment 3 CU3 Assignment 3 (Notes)

CU3 Assignment 4 CU3 Assignment 4 (Notes)

CU3 Assignment 5 CU3 Assignment 5 (Notes)

CU3 Mock exam CU3 Mock Exam (Notes)

CORE UNIT 4 - FINANCING AND INVESTING FOR RETIREMENT PROVISION

The aim of this unit is to provide an overview of how employers and employees pay for workplace pensions and distinguishing between defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements and including an appreciation of:

the factors which will influence the funding strategy, including the taxation regime
risk appreciation and management
financial regulation
accounting and tax issues
investment, investment management, investment strategy and governance

Core Unit 4-Study Manual

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to:

PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

‘These assignments are being updated, they will be back on the site in due course’

Core Unit 4 Assignment 1 Core Unit 4 Assignment 1 Notes

Core Unit 4 Assignment 2 Core Unit 4 Assignment 2 Notes

Core Unit 4 Assignment 3 Core Unit 4 Assignment 3 Notes

Core Unit 4 Assignment 4 Core Unit 4 Assignment 4 Notes

Core Unit 4 Mock Examination Core Unit 4 Mock Examination Notes

DEFINED BENEFIT ARRANGEMENTS

The aim of the unit is to provide an in depth understanding of trust-based defined benefit (DB) arrangements, building on and utilising the knowledge gained in the core units and applying it in a variety of scenarios, recognising the requirements of different stakeholders.

Defined Benefit Arrangements Study Manual

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to:

PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

DBA Assignment 1 (DBA Assignment 1 Notes)

DBA Assignment 2 (DBA Assignment 2 Notes)

DBA Assignment 3 (DBA Assignment 3 Notes)

DBA Assignment 4 (DBA Assignment 4 Notes)

DBA Mock Examination (DBA Mock Examination Notes)

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS

The aim of the unit is to provide an in depth understanding of trust and contract-based DC arrangements, building on and utilising the knowledge they have gained in the core units to show that they can apply this in a variety of scenarios and recognising the requirements of different stakeholders.

Defined Contribution Arrangements Study Manual

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to:

PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

‘These assignments are being updated, they will be back on the site in due course’

DCA Assignment 1 (DCA Assignment 1 NOTES)

DCA Assignment 2 (DCA Assignment 2 NOTES)

DCA Assignment 3 (DCA Assignment 3 NOTES)

DCA Assignment 4 (DCA Assignment 4 NOTES)

DCA Mock Examination (DCA Mock Examination NOTES)

REWARD AND RETIREMENT PROVISION

The aim of the unit is to provide an understanding of the main employee benefits, their value, cost structures, taxation implications and how they interact with saving for retirement. To include appreciation of:

the employee and employer perspectives
rewards strategies
communication and engagement

Reward and Retirement Provision Manual

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to:

PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

Assignment 1 Assignment 1 Notes

Assignment 2 Assignment 2 Notes

Assignment 3 Assignment 3 Notes

Assignment 4 Assignment 4 Notes

Mock Exam Mock Exam Notes

TAXATION, RETAIL INVESTMENT AND PENSIONS

The aim of the unit is to develop an understanding of the nature of pension arrangements, retail investments together with the fundamentals of the UK tax system.

Study Manual - Taxation, Retail Investment and Pensions - 2021

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to:

PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

TRIP Assignment 1 (TRIP Assignment 1 Notes)

TRIP Assignment 2 (TRIP Assignment 2 Notes)

TRIP Assignment 3 (TRIP Assignment 3 Notes)

TRIP Assignment 4 (TRIP Assignment 4 Notes)

TRIP Assignment 5 (TRIP Assignment 5 Notes)

TRIP Mock Examination (TRIP Mock Examination Notes)

RETAIL ADVICE AND REGULATION

The aim of the unit is to develop an understanding of the nature of the regulatory regime which governs the promotion and sale of retail investment products and the application of professional standards and judgement in establishing and maintaining client relationships, needs and priorities.

Study Manual Retail Advice and Regulation 2021

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to:

PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

RAR Assignment 1 (RAR Assignment 1 Notes)

RAR Assignment 2 (RAR Assignment 2 Notes)

RAR Assignment 3 (RAR Assignment 3 Notes)

RAR Assignment 4 (RAR Assignment 4 Notes)

RAR Mock Exam (RAR Mock Exam Notes

MANAGING INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(Applying the Principles Covered in Foundation in International Benefits)

The aim is to build on the material covered in International 1: Foundation in International Employee Benefits to develop an understanding of the following issues:

The employee benefit objectives of a multinational company
The funding and risk management aspects of providing employee benefits
Management of risk benefits
Pensions and employee benefit provision in Brazil, China, India and Russia and a regional overview of Africa, Asia and Latin America to highlight the different practices of pensions and employee benefit provision
Benefits for internationally mobile employees
The employee benefit implications of mergers and acquisitions
Trends in employee benefit provision

Contact the Rapinder Dhillon at the PMI for learning materials at:

PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Examiners Reports and Question Structure

The question paper for the 2019 Exam is in the Past Papers section of this website. The examiners report for that exam can be found here (April 2019 Managing International Employee Benefits Examiners Report, as can reports from the 2016, 2017 and 2018 exams to give an understanding of what examiners were looking for to gain the necessary marks.

April 2018 Managing International Employee Benefits Examiners Report

April 2017 Managing International Employee Benefits Examiners Report

April 2016 Managing International Employee Benefits Examiners Report

The question structure for the 2020 exam has slightly changed, and as part of your revision we would suggest you review this document (IEBA Exam Question structure Oct 2020) before the exam itself.

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to:

RDhillon@pensions-pmi.org.uk

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

‘These assignments are being updated, they will be back on the site in due course’

Assignment 1 (Assignment 1 Notes)

Assignment 2 (Assignment 2 Notes)

Assignment 3 (Assignment 3 Notes)

Assignment 4 (Assignment 4 Notes)

Mock Examination (Mock Examination Notes)

Professionalism and Governance

The aim of the unit is to provide candidates with:

an understanding of the importance of professionalism and ethics
the importance of continuing their own professional development
an appreciation of risk and governance issues as they apply to pension schemes
the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to apply risk and governance principles in a practical situation
evidence that they can communicate their knowledge in a way that is relevant to their audience

Study Manual

Professionalism Study Manual

Governance Study Manual

Communications Study Manual

Below are your Revision Assignments for this unit, and a Study Timetable so that you can effectively plan your revision time.

We have now included the Assignment Notes, which are in effect the answer guides to your assignments so that you can 'self-check' your responses.

You are equally allowed to send your completed assignments to the PMI for marking, guidance or clarification to:

PMIqualifications@pensions-pmi.org.uk k

Once received we can pass this onto one of our tutors and they will get back in touch within 10 working days.

We provide the Assignments, Notes, (and Study Timetable), purely as aids to your revision - they will not constitute any element of your final mark.

ADRP Study timetable - Autumn 2021

Governance Assignment 1 Governance Assignment 1 (Notes)

Governance Assignment 2 Governance Assignment 2 (Notes)

Professionalism Assignment 1 Professionalism Assignment 1 (Notes)

Professionalism Assignment 2 Professionalism Assignment 2 (Notes)

Professionalism and Governance Mock Exam

Professionalism and Governance Mock Exam (Notes)

This is an easy access page in case you weish to download any of the Study Manuals for printing.

Defined Benefit Arrangements

Defined Contribution Arrangements

Taxation Retail Investment and Pensions

Retail Advice and Regulation

Reward and Retirement Provision

Professionalism Study Manual

Governance Study Manual

Communications Study Manual

Below are the past papers from the last years' sittings of each exam. The multiple choice questions sections have been removed as these are still 'live' questions and may appear in future versions of the exam.

Earlier versions of the exam papers can be found on the PMI website www.pensions-pmi.org.uk

April 2021

Core Unit 1a - April 2021

Core Unit 1b - April 2021

Core Unit 2 - April 2021

Core Unit 3 - April 2021

Core Unit 4 - April 2021

Defined Benefit Arrangements - April 2021

Defined Contribution Arrangements - April 2021

Taxation, Retail Investment and Pensions - April 2021

Retail Advice and Regulation - April 2021

Reward and Retirement Provision - April 2021