Chartered status is awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and is considered the ‘gold standard’ financial planning accreditation. Chartered status is a symbol of technical competence and signifies a public commitment to upholding professional standards and adhering to a professional Code of Ethics.

• Fellowship of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)

Fellowship of the CII is regarded as the premier designation for those working in the insurance profession. Fellowship shows that the individual has taken their commitment one step further. Acquiring the FCII designation further demonstrates their knowledge, experience and professionalism to the world.

• AdvDipIP (Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning)

This qualification enables professional advisers to develop specialist planning capabilities, covers topics such as: personal tax and trust, business financial, pension and investment planning.

• DipPFS (Diploma in Financial Planning)

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.

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• AF1 (Personal Tax and Trust Planning)

This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal tax and trusts.

• AF3 (Pension Planning)

This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal and corporate pensions.

• AF4 (Investment Planning)

This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to investments and the management of investment portfolios.

• AF5 (Financial Planning Process)

This examination assesses the candidate to develop an understanding of the financial planning process when advising clients.

• Award in Pensions Update

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

• Cert CII (MP) (Certificate in Mortgage Advice)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry, mortgage products, repayment options and the giving of mortgage advice.

• Certificate in Financial Planning (Life & Pensions route)

The life and pensions route builds knowledge and understanding of the sector’s role and its activities. It considers important customer needs, solutions and products, and how individuals and organisations work within the regulatory and legislative environment.

• CertPFS (DM) (Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management)

The RQF level 4 Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management develops the wealth strategy and portfolio management skills required for effective discretionary investment management. The qualification satisfies the FCA appropriate qualification requirements for this class of business.

• CF2 (Investment and Risk)

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

• FP1 (Financial Services and their Regulation)

Assesses an understanding of the financial services industry, including regulation and legislation.

• FP2 (Protection, Savings and Investment)

Assesses an understanding of protection, savings and investment products.

• FP3 (Identifying and Satisfying Client Needs)

Assesses an understanding of conducting a fact-find, assessing the client’s needs, and recommending specific (appropriate) financial products to meet those needs.

• J01 (Personal Tax)

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.

• J10 (Discretionary Investment Management)

At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to analyse and apply financial information and portfolio management skills.

• MAQ (Mortgage Advice Qualification)

This qualification assesses the knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry together with types of mortgage products and repayment options and the giving of mortgage advice.

• R01 (Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics)

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

• R02 (Investment Principles)

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

• R04 (Pensions and Retirement Planning)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of and ability to analyse pension and retirement planning issues.

• R05 (Financial Protection)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of and ability to analyse financial protection planning issues.

• R06 (Financial Planning Practice)

This qualification helps advisers develop and demonstrate their financial planning capabilities.

• R08 (Pension Update)

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