Future shape of exam regime for advisers

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The new framework for intermediary examinations is due to come on stream in October, but the existing FPC exams will remain valid until 2005

For intermediaries recruiting and for those looking to upgrade their qualifications, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is to launch its latest framework for financial planning examinations in October 2004. Existing qualified IFAs do not have to re-sit any of the exams to be qualified under the FSA"s proposed changed training and competency regime. However, under the Financial Services Skills Council"s (FSSC) proposed exam system there will be different tiers of qualifications and existing intermediaries may wish to qualify for the higher level. The CII plans to consult on the det...

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