We’re back! After a little break from the podcast, I’m diving straight into Topic 18 of your CeMAP 1 journey — and this one’s a biggie.

But first, I’m sharing a personal update on where I’ve been, why there have been no new episodes recently, and what the end of the Masterclasses means (yes, really) — plus a sneak peek at what’s coming next.

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Here’s what we cover in Topic 18:

✅ What the Senior Managers & Certification Regime is (and why it matters)

✅ Understanding Training & Competency in financial services

✅ Why this topic is crucial for CeMAP success (and future roles in the industry)

✅ How this chapter sets the tone for the rest of your financial services career

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We’ve officially made it to the second half of the CeMAP 1 exam. 🎉

In this episode, we dive into Topic 17, and it's a big deal because it marks your very first introduction into the world of financial services regulation. (Spoiler alert: this is where the serious stuff starts!)

Don’t worry though — we’re breaking it all down into bite-sized, easy-to-digest chunks. Because let’s be honest, no one wants to stare at a paragraph about the FCA and feel like they’ve just read a different language.

Here’s what we cover:

✅ Why this topic signals the start of the second unit of your CeMAP 1 exam

✅ The role of regulation in financial services (and why it matters)

✅ How to remember the difference between the FCA, PRA, Bank of England, FOS, and FSCS — without crying into your textbook

This episode is perfect if you're just hitting the regulation section for the first time or need a refresh to tie it all together.

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This is one of those topics that sounds simple until you actually start studying it! CeMAP 1 Topic 15: Key Advice Areas is packed with concepts you need to understand for your exam, so let’s break it down in a way that actually makes sense.

In this episode, Maria the Money Muggle and I will walk you through the key financial advice areas that you’ll see pop up in exam questions. This isn’t just about memorising terms—it’s about understanding how they work so you can confidently tackle multiple-choice questions without second-guessing yourself.

Here’s what we’re covering:

🔥 Life Insurance & Financial Protection – What these policies do, who needs them, and why they show up in your exam.

🔥 Business Protection – The types of cover available and why businesses actually need them.

🔥 Borrowing & Debt – The different types of lending and how they might be tested in your exam.

🔥 Investments – What you actually need to know for CeMAP 1 (hint: you don’t need to become a stockbroker!).

🔥 Estate Planning – Wills, trusts, inheritance tax—yep, it’s in your syllabus, so we’re covering it.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer understanding of these concepts and how to spot the tricky exam questions that might trip you up!

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