Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
The RQF level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for retail investment advisers, developing core technical knowledge and financial planning capabilities across six core areas.
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.
Certificate in Equity Release
The level 3 certificate in equity release meets the FCA’s requirement for mortgage advisers and those advising on equity release schemes. In addition to developing advisory skills, the Certificate offers an understanding of equity release regulation, products, market practice, and customer needs.
AF1 Personal Tax and Trust Planning
This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal tax and trusts.
CF8 Certificate in Financial Planning and Long-Term Care Insurance
This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry, long-term care insurance products and the giving of long-term care insurance advice.
FA2 – Pensions Administrator
Pensions Administration (FA2) develops your understanding of life and pensions issues, together with detailed guidance on the administration of these classes of business.
J02 Trusts
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the: legal principles associated with the creation and management of a trust; main types of trusts that are common in the UK; taxation considerations relevant to trusts.
J05 – Pension Income Options
Pension Income Options (J05) develops knowledge and understanding of pension crystallisation and the drawing of income via various options.
J10 Discretionary Investment Management
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to analyse and apply financial information and portfolio management skills.
J12 – Security & Advice Dealing
Securities and Advice Dealing (J12) develops knowledge and understanding of the features and risks of different securities.
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.
R03 Personal Taxation
This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK taxation system, and the ability to analyse the taxation treatment of individuals and trusts during 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.
FA5 – Individual Savings Account Administrator
Individual Savings Account Administration (FA5) develops your understanding of investment issues, together with detailed guidance on the administration of individual savings accounts.
