This level 4 diploma meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for retail investment advisers, demonstrating core technical knowledge and financial planning capabilities across six core areas.

At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: the basic structure of the tax system and self-assessment; the main taxes on income and capital that may be charged on individuals, the self-assessment system and how tax liabilities are computed; impact of residence and domicile on an individual’s liability to UK tax.

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry, including regulation, legislation and the Code of Ethics.

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of investment products and the application of the investment advice process.

This qualification focuses on pension reforms and how they affect advice, including the new legislative, compliance and reporting requirements.

This qualification develops an understanding of the financial services industry, including regulation and legislation.

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of investment products and the risks involved.

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of financial protection plans.

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the various pension products, the pension tax regime and retirement needs.

This examination demonstrates a solid grounding in the financial services industry and its regulation.

This single unit qualification develops and tests knowledge of pension reforms and how they impact at-retirement advice.