SII launches compliance qualification

The qualification is targeted at compliance specialists in light of increasing regulation spurring compliance functions within financial services firms, the Institute says. Award of the diploma follows a three-module examination consisting of: Module 1 – introduction to investment, 50 multiple choice paper Module 2 – FSA regulatory environment, 50 multiple choice paper Module 3 – regulation and compliance, 3-hour written paper. Those already possessing a recognised examination, such as the SII’s own Investment Administration Qualification (IAQ) can go straight to Module 3. IFA...