AF7 (Pension Transfers)
The qualification develops the specialist knowledge and skills needed for advising on the transfer of safeguarded benefits.

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.

J04 (Pension Funding Options)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the: main tax and legal frameworks that govern the accumulation phase of building up retirement benefits under registered pension schemes; features of defined contribution and defined benefit pensions; choices faced by early leavers and use of transfer value analysis; State retirement benefits available, including the risks and suitability of contracting out of the State Second Pension.

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.

R05 (Financial Protection)
This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of and ability to analyse financial protection planning issues.

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.

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.

FPC (Financial Planning Certificate)
A recognition offered by the Chartered Insurance Institute in the United Kingdom. Individuals who hold this qualification have satisfied coursework and testing requirements set by the organisation

The Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP) accreditation is recognised globally as the gold standard for financial planning professionals.

It is awarded by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and is only granted where the holder can demonstrate they meet rigorous international competency, ethical and professional practice standards.