Protection IFAs must not neglect continuing professional development if they are to stand out from the crowd, writes Adele Burton
Continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for those wanting to keep abreast of the protection market while maintaining their competence and professionalism. CPD requires IFAs to carry out a number of training practices and although the Financial Services Authority (FSA) used to require a minimum number of 50 hours of CPD to be completed by IFAs each year. However, this is no longer the case. The FSA now appears to be less concerned with how many hours are put in, but more interested in the quality of work done. Kate Bristowe, spokesperson at the FSA, explains: 'The Financ...
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