AF7 (Pension Transfers)

This qualification develops the specialist knowledge and skills needed for advising on the transfer of safeguarded benefits.

G30 (Business Financial Planning)

This examination demonstrates that the individual has a knowledge and understanding of all financial planning aspects of running a business and an ability to advise clients appropriately.

G60 (Pensions)

This examination enhances general pension knowledge, particularly in pension transfers and opt-out business.

H15 (Supervision and Sales)

This examination assesses specialist supervisory knowledge and skills in the regulatory environment.

K10 (Retirement Options)

This examination assesses knowledge and understanding of income generating options and applying the knowledge to retirement planning situations.

K20 (Pensions Investment Options)

This examination assesses knowledge and understanding of the range of investments available for planning of pensions and to be able to apply the construction of a pension portfolio management for a client.

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.

CF9 (Pensions Simplification)

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the Government’s simplified pension taxation regime, which came into full effect on 6 April 2006 (A-Day). Eight tax regimes for pensions were reduced to one, radically affecting planning and transactions.

FP1 (Financial Services and their Regulation)

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

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.

Chartered Financial Planner

Fellow of the Personal Finance Society