FSA formally approves IFP as an Accredited Body
Institute of Financial Planning is delighted to report that it has received formal approval from the Financial Services Authority as an accredited body.
As an accredited body the IFP will, for those members whom it has verified as having met the RDR qualifications, gap fill and CPD requirements, issue Statements of Professional Standing from February 2012 in accordance with members' renewal dates.
IFP will not be making any additional charge for providing members' SPS.
IFP members can, with immediate effect, submit their qualifications and gap fill records to IFP for verification prior to this date.
Upon successful verification, IFP will issue members with confirmation that they have met the RDR qualification and gap-fill requirements giving them peace of mind.
Nick Cann, CEO of IFP comments :
"This is great news for the IFP. It should give all those who see themselves as part of the Financial Planning profession the confidence to approach the organisation now to prepare for their first Statement of Professional Standing.
"Everything is now in place for the IFP to move forward to the next level."
IFP will not be making any additional charge for providing members' SPS.
IFP members can, with immediate effect, submit their qualifications and gap fill records to IFP for verification prior to this date.
Upon successful verification, IFP will issue members with confirmation that they have met the RDR qualification and gap-fill requirements giving them peace of mind.
Nick Cann, CEO of IFP comments :
"This is great news for the IFP. It should give all those who see themselves as part of the Financial Planning profession the confidence to approach the organisation now to prepare for their first Statement of Professional Standing.
"Everything is now in place for the IFP to move forward to the next level."
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