RDR Level 4 exam launched by 'new boys' Calibrand

The six-unit Diploma in Professional Financial Advice, awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, appeared on the FSA's list of approved qualifications in June, but was officially launched earlier this month. Countering some criticisms that not enough exams deal with the client-facing practicalities of the job, one of the units covers the 'application of professional financial advice'. Calibrand says units from other awarding bodies that also meet the FSA's and FSSC's criteria can be combined with the diploma to meet the minimum of 37 QCF credits or 370 guided learning hours ne...