Widows to help IFAs meet RDR exam standards

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Scottish Widows is helping advisers meet the minimum qualifications proposed in the RDR by rolling out its learning programme.

The launch of the Professional Adviser Study System (PASS), devised in partnership with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), follows a successful pilot during which over 1,000 advisers used PASS to study for the April Diploma. Scottish Widows says PASS gives IFAs free access to study planning tools, an online resource centre and a package of CII course material and exam entry. Advisers can also apply to attend workshops run by Scottish Widows CII accredited trainers. Places are limited and are available on a first come first serve basis. Andy Briggs, managing director of marketing an...

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