Financial advisers have embraced the Retail Distribution Review's (RDR) push for higher qualifications and are looking to extend their level of expertise beyond the mandatory QCF Level 4, an advisory support group said.
Leeds-based Tenet said it is receiving growing numbers of requests from its adviser population for support with increasing their qualifications to QCF Level 6. The group claimed that almost 20% of its adviser clients were currently looking to advance their qualifications in order to gain a competitive edge, and to prepare for tougher regulatory requirements in the future. Tenet group distribution and development director Helen Turner said: "IFAs are looking to give themselves a competitive advantage regarding qualifications post-RDR and continue with their personal development. "Th...
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