The CII's Rebecca Prestage discusses the examination options available to advisers.
From the end of 2012 existing financial planners will be required to hold a QCF-approved Level 4 Diploma qualification. One of the major concerns for advisers will be juggling their workload as well as preparatory work for these exams; but for many advisers a Level 4 qualification will simply involve reinforcing their existing knowledge and skills, so they may find it is less daunting than they first thought. The new CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning will be examined through a combination of multiple choice exams available all year (for units R01 to R05), and a written exam ...
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