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02 June 2011

FSA published factsheet for retail investment advisers


The factsheet focuses on the role of accredited bodies, the FSAs expectations of accredited bodies, and statements of professional standing (SPS).

Accredited bodies will:

• ensure that all of the advisers who use their services are subscribing to a code of ethics that is consistent with the Statements of Principle for Approved Persons;
• check that all of the advisers who use their services hold an appropriate qualification, including verifying 100% of their gap-fill where required;
• carry out a random 10% CPD sample check (the body can exceed this requirement if they choose); and
• recognise CPD activity from a range of providers, including firms’ own in-house schemes.

All advisers will need to hold an SPS that is issued by an accredited body. The SPS confirms that advisers:

• have adhered to the ethical standards;
• hold the required qualifications (including gap-fill); and
• have completed appropriate CPD.

Factsheet


© FSA - Financial Services Authority


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