CII R01 Exam Preparation

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    CII R01 (also written RO1) · Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics

    R01 is the foundation CII exam covering financial services regulation, the regulatory framework, and the ethical standards expected of financial advisers. It is often taken early in the Diploma as it can be a prerequisite for certain supervisory roles and underpins other qualifications.

    100
    Questions
    2 hours
    Duration
    65%
    Pass Mark
    20
    CII Credits
    RQF Level 4
    RQF Level

    Difficulty Level

    Moderate

    R01 is considered moderately difficult. It is knowledge-heavy with lots of regulation to memorise, but there are no calculations. Most candidates find it manageable with consistent revision.

    R01 is a good second module to study (after R05). It is a prerequisite for some roles and forms the basis for other CII qualifications.

    Syllabus

    R01 Topics Covered

    Our question bank covers every topic area in the CII R01 syllabus, weighted to reflect the real exam.

    The financial services industry and its regulation
    The regulatory framework — FCA, PRA and their responsibilities
    Legal concepts relevant to financial advice
    Financial crime prevention and money laundering obligations
    Professional and ethical standards for financial advisers
    Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) and consumer duty
    Study Tips

    How to Pass R01

    Top tips from candidates who passed R01 first time using R0 Hub.

    1
    Focus heavily on regulation — it makes up the largest portion of the exam
    2
    Learn the key regulatory bodies (FCA, PRA) and their distinct responsibilities
    3
    Understand the difference between principles-based and rules-based regulation
    4
    Know the money laundering reporting obligations and suspicious activity reports inside out
    5
    Practise scenario-based ethics questions — these catch many candidates out
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