qualifications

What a Statement of Professional Standing looks like

Professional Adviser | 03 Feb 2012 | 09:46

Financial planner Joel Adams, one of the first to be issued a Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) by the CII, has kindly agreed to share his certificate so others can see what they look like (if they're interested).

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PMI sees high demand for auto-enrolment diploma

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has seen take-up of its Diploma in Employee Benefits and Retirement Savings (DERBS) grow to more than 200 people since its launch in September.

IFAonline | 27 Jan 2012 | 14:00
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Adviser ends passporting interest over agency fears

An outspoken critic of the new qualification requirements for advisers has revealed he considered 'passporting' his business into the UK from Dublin in a bid to bypass the rules.

IFAonline | 05 Jan 2012 | 08:00

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Professionalism: A Q&A with the CII

Professional Adviser asked the Chartered Insurance Institute for its views on the financial advice market as we head into 2012. This week: Professionalism.

Professional Adviser | 15 Dec 2011 | 08:00
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Lloyds sends top bankers to comedy school

Ten top members of staff at Lloyds Banking Group have been sent to London’s Comedy School to improve their leadership skills.

IFAonline | 09 Dec 2011 | 11:22
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FSA to review sales of UCIS in 2012

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to conduct a review into the sale of unregulated collective investment schemes (UCIS) early next year.

IFAonline | 06 Dec 2011 | 07:40
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FSA reassures advisers on 60 day breathing space for SPS

The Financial Services Authority has sought to calm any concerns advisers may have about getting their statement of professional standing (SPS), reminding them of the 60 day window they have after RDR-implementation.

IFAonline | 18 Nov 2011 | 15:05
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CII launches standalone health and protection qualification

A qualification for advisers in the health and protection insurance sector has been launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

Cover | 17 Nov 2011 | 13:46
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CII follows IFP with paraplanner qualification launch

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is to introduce a Level 4 Certificate in Paraplanning, following in the footsteps of the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP), which launched a similar qualification last year.

IFAonline | 09 Nov 2011 | 08:00
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Adviser support business launches to help firms with strategy

A new business has launched with the aim of helping financial advisers run, develop and market their business.

IFAonline | 31 Oct 2011 | 14:19
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Sesame rolls out online adviser training system

Sesame Bankhall Group has launched an online learning management system to enhance its training and development support for network members.

Cover | 20 Oct 2011 | 11:54
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Why alternative assessment 'not a soft touch'

The company behind a new alternative assessment route to QCF Level 4 has insisted it will not be a 'soft touch' compared to any traditional routes.

IFAonline | 05 Oct 2011 | 13:15
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CISI to offer Chartered Wealth Manager status

The Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) will offer Chartered Wealth Manager status to members with Level 6 qualifications.

IFAonline | 29 Sep 2011 | 13:08

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