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Tareq K.
· Aug 24, 2025
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Helpful AI study buddy

The AI tutor explained open and closed funds better than my textbook. Saved me a lot of study time.

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Appreciate the kind words! Congrats on passing!

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Farah T.
· Aug 22, 2025
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Pensions explained well

Drawdowns and pension rules are explained very clearly. Helped me finally pass the J05 exam.

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Thank you! Best of luck in your finance career.

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Fatima A.
· Jul 23, 2025
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Great for Kuwait exam

The questions match the real exam perfectly. No surprises in the test. Great for Kuwait CMA prep.

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Congrats on passing! We always keep our content updated for the latest syllabus.

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Ngozi E.
· Aug 31, 2025
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Tricky drawdown rules

Pensions drawdown and charging rules are covered very well. Helped me pass my J05.

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Zoe J.
· Aug 31, 2025
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Passed CFR first attempt

The material is up to date. The mock exams prepared me well for the real test pressure. Passed first try!

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Nina C.
· Aug 30, 2025
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Quick support

I noticed a couple of questions had old rules, but support updated them within a day. The rest of the content is great.

Response from CISI Academy

We appreciate the honest feedback. We're always working to improve the study experience — please reach out to support@cisi.academy if you need anything.

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Sophie V.
· Aug 26, 2025
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Great CME-3A prep

Ratios and EPS calculations are simplified. The section on fundamental analysis is excellent. Passed my CME-3A today!

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Daniel C.
· Aug 24, 2025
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Amazing AI tutor

I was new to finance, but the AI tutor explained compound interest step-by-step. Very helpful!

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Lucas M.
· Aug 10, 2025
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Clear CFR summary

The summaries show exactly which FCA rules apply to each activity. Passed with 78%!

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Hassan Al-M.
· Aug 10, 2025
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Required for UAE banking

Needed this for my bank job in Dubai. The mock tests are realistic and helped me pass on my first attempt.

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Lukas B.
· Aug 10, 2025
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Good prep for IFA

This was the easiest way to learn care home funding rules for my job. The price is also very reasonable compared to other options.

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Emily W.
· Aug 7, 2025
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Well-structured notes

The compliance and decision notes are clean and well-structured. Helped me pass the asset management exam.

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Zainab H.
· Aug 5, 2025
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Perfect for Kuwait CMA

The CMA rules are very easy to understand here. It helped me pass the Kuwait exam on my first try.

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Anya S.
· Aug 3, 2025
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Helped me pass

The rules for fund managers are explained clearly. Helped me pass my asset management exam today!

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Yasmine M.
· Jul 30, 2025
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Great prep for Saudi

The study material is excellent. The CMA timeline cheat sheet saved me so much time. Passed easily!

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Rohan M.
· Jul 28, 2025
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Passed FFS easily

The FFS syllabus is broad, but this course is highly focused. I finished my exam in just 35 minutes and passed without any stress.

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Min-jun K.
· Jul 23, 2025
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Pensions made simple

Annuities and transfers are explained very simply. All retirement options and tax details are clear. Passed J05!

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Grace P.
· Jul 20, 2025
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Clear suitability rules

The explanations of suitability rules are highly practical for wealth managers. They are clear and helped me score 85% on the exam!

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Leo M.
· Jul 20, 2025
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Bond pricing made easy

I used to find bond pricing confusing, but the videos made it clear. Passed CME-3A on my first attempt!

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Jacob K.
· Jul 19, 2025
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Good text and flashcards

I expected video lectures, but it is mostly text and flashcards. The mock exams are still very helpful.

Response from CISI Academy

Hi Jacob, thanks for the candid review. We take this seriously and have been making updates based on feedback like yours.

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