Advisers looking to break into the corporate pension market to serve SMEs' needs after automatic enrolment should consider taking specialist qualifications, according to the Pensions Management Institute (PMI).
Speaking to IFAonline, PMI chief executive Vince Linnane said although advisers prepared for the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) would already be at level 4, they should consider taking additional pension examinations, up to level 6, if they want to stand out from their peers and "future proof" their standards. He also said advisers looking to become specialist in pension transfers should consider taking the additional exams. PMI launched its level 6 rated Diploma in Regulated Retirement Advice (DRRA) to meet the Financial Services Authority's (FSA's) requirements in June, and 50 pe...
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