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Positive Solutions Extends Partner Choice With Launch of IFS School of Finance Diploma
17/07/2009
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Positive Solutions add access to the ifs School of Finance Diploma
As part of its continued commitment to supporting IFA Partners working towards achieving higher professional qualifications, Positive Solutions has added access to the ifs School of Finance Diploma for Financial Advisers through its innovative Learning Academy.
The move complements the existing access via the professional development portal to the Chartered Insurance Institute's Diploma in Financial Planning, underlining its determination to offer both choice and practical assistance to Partners striving to attain a QCA Level 4 qualification.
"Raising professional standards has become essential to advisers' future success with the Retail Distribution Review proposals, setting a clear deadline for meeting a higher benchmark," said Lee McGrath, head of the Learning Academy.
"Positive Solutions is committed to supporting all Partners by giving them financial support towards studying and a free choice to select the qualifications route they believe best meets their aspirations. We have had very strong take-up for the CII exams but expect the ifs School of Finance to generate significant interest from Partners who prefer its structure."
Partners have already registered for nearly 700 forthcoming CII exams and now can enroll on the October 2009 and January 2010 ifs School of Finance?s DipFA programme either by registering through the Learning Academy or by calling the dedicated ifs School of Finance customer services team.
They will receive access to a 'my ifslearning' section of the Learning Academy and information about the course, the study process, pre-course knowledge requirements, knowledge gap analysis and a range of subject planners, plus ongoing support through the year-long study programmes.
Anne Kiem, director of further education at the ifs School of Finance said: "We warmly welcome Positive Solution's support of the DipFA, and the help and assistance that it will provide to professionals wishing to work towards it.
"It is real recognition both of the importance of professional development in meeting the new standards put forward by the RDR, and the way that the innovative approach taken by the DipFA can help advisers meet these new requirements, and further develop their skills-base."
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The move complements the existing access via the professional development portal to the Chartered Insurance Institute's Diploma in Financial Planning, underlining its determination to offer both choice and practical assistance to Partners striving to attain a QCA Level 4 qualification.
"Raising professional standards has become essential to advisers' future success with the Retail Distribution Review proposals, setting a clear deadline for meeting a higher benchmark," said Lee McGrath, head of the Learning Academy.
"Positive Solutions is committed to supporting all Partners by giving them financial support towards studying and a free choice to select the qualifications route they believe best meets their aspirations. We have had very strong take-up for the CII exams but expect the ifs School of Finance to generate significant interest from Partners who prefer its structure."
Partners have already registered for nearly 700 forthcoming CII exams and now can enroll on the October 2009 and January 2010 ifs School of Finance?s DipFA programme either by registering through the Learning Academy or by calling the dedicated ifs School of Finance customer services team.
They will receive access to a 'my ifslearning' section of the Learning Academy and information about the course, the study process, pre-course knowledge requirements, knowledge gap analysis and a range of subject planners, plus ongoing support through the year-long study programmes.
Anne Kiem, director of further education at the ifs School of Finance said: "We warmly welcome Positive Solution's support of the DipFA, and the help and assistance that it will provide to professionals wishing to work towards it.
"It is real recognition both of the importance of professional development in meeting the new standards put forward by the RDR, and the way that the innovative approach taken by the DipFA can help advisers meet these new requirements, and further develop their skills-base."