qualifications

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

A new alternative assessment route for QCF Level 5 qualifications has been opened up to advisers following a pilot phase.

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