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Seminar-THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE: WHAT WINE CAN TEACH US ABOUT BEING A BETTER COMMUNICATOR!
The characteristics of a good wine can teach us a lot about the characteristics of a good communicator. Each wine is unique in its character and so too is each person. However, there are common ingredients and methods that go in to producing the finished article, whether it be a good wine or a good communicator. Through tasting five different Spanish wines, each with a unique character, this session will relate these characteristics to the five essential characteristics of a good communicator, from preparation through to the execution of a message
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Managing Anxiety through Change
This webinar will explore anxiety, what it is, how and why it shows up in the workplace and what can be done to reduce the impact of anxiety on well-being and performance. Attendees will get practical tools and techniques to help them manage anxiety and to thrive at work and in life.
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Insurance Considerations for the Digital Asset Industry
Insurance Considerations for the Digital Asset Industry provides participants with an explanation of digital asset currencies and NFTs – what they are and what insurance coverages are available. The session brings this to life through public claims scenarios and offers a ‘check list’ of good risk management practices that underwriters can look out for.
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Floodflash
Oliver Fielding and Ola Jacob Raji from Floodflash will take you through an alternative option to Traditional Flood Cover when this may not be available for your clients and explain what parametric insurance is & how it works.
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Reading Next Gen Network Launch-The Reading Edit
To celebrate the re-launch of the Reading Next Gen Network, we’re putting on a launch event to meet you all & get your contributions for the network going forward. We’re looking forward to hearing your ideas for future events & anyone who would like to be on the committee going forwards. We will be throwing another launch event in Oxford later in the year, so if you can’t make this one you’ll have another opportunity!
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A Practical Guide to Successful Retirement
Retirement is a major life transition. It is likely to last many years. While for many it is the reward for years of hard work, for a significant proportion retirement is not the positive experience they expected. This workshop uses an evidenced based approach to explore the key challenges and adjustments required, and identifies what we need to do, beyond the financial planning, to ensure a fulfilling future.
View event detailsPublic and Environmental Liability
The aim of this webinar is to identify the key issues of Environmental Impairment Liability and to take away some of the mystery or misunderstanding that is commonly found with this complex area of claims.
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AF4 (Investment Planning) Pre-Exam Training, Tuesday 10th May 2022 - Day 2 - online distance learning event
This two day course course the main aspects of investment planning covered in the syllabus. All sessions are recorded and sent on to the delegates.
View event detailsAF4 (Investment Planning) Pre-Exam Training, Monday 9th May 2022 - Day 1 - online distance learning event
This two day course course the main aspects of investment planning covered in the syllabus. All sessions are recorded and sent on to the delegates.
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AF7 (Pension Transfers) Pre-exam Training Wednesday 4th May 2022 - online distance learning event
To prepare for the AF7 exam covering the main aspects of the CII syllabus regarding pension transfers.
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89th Annual Dinner -Finally taking place on Friday 29th April 2022
See our news item for details. Due to current COVID 19 restrictions our Annual Dinner originally planned for 20th March 2020 was rearranged for 18th September 2020 and then postponed again until Autumn 2021. We can confirm that we are going to hold the Dinner to celebrate our Centenary on Friday 29th April 2022 . Table hosts and contacts as well as individual guests have been consulted regarding the new date. Please note change of venue to the Hilton Reading Hotel. Details were advised to table hosts and individual VIP guests mid-March and confirmation of details of the event circulated on 1st April 2022
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AF5 (Financial Planning Process) Pre-Exam Training, Thursday 28th April 2022 - online distance learning event
To review the factfind issued by the CII, in preparation for the AF5 exam in May 2022
View event detailsYoung Professionals: How to Demonstrate and Develop Credibility
This webinar, aimed at young professionals, explores the characteristics of credibility and how to use it in an authentic way in business conversations. It also explores the importance of presence and confidence in credibility, even when not speaking. The aim of this webinar is for delegates to identify the knowledge and practical solutions on how to use gravitas and personal impact authentically.
View event detailsRO6 (Financial Planning Practice) Pre Exam Training, Thursday 21st April 2022 - online distance learning event
This course will cover the case study issued by the CII inpreparation for the RO6 exam on 26th April 2022.
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AF1 (Personal Tax & Trust Planning) Pre Exam Training, Day 2 - Friday 8th April 2022 - online distance learning event
Final reminder to register for DAY 2 of the AF1 online distance learning course.
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