ifs School of Finance DipFA meets FSA requirements

Ofqual has approved the amendments made to the ifs School of Finance's level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) ensuring it meets all FSA requirements.

The ifs School of Finance says the green light from Ofqual makes the ifs qualification unique. This is because its DipFA covers the stated core content at level 4, as well as being the only qualification at the higher level for advisers which has a compulsory element focusing on application and behaviour.

"We are very pleased to be able to assure advisers that this qualification satisfies the change in the requirements announced by the FSA," says Anne Kiem, dean of further education at the ifs School of Finance.

"The approach we have taken has clearly already struck a chord across the adviser community. It deepens understanding of additional core content while at the same time focusing on the key professional skills relating to appropriate communication and behaviour with the client."