Final standards for RDR exam core units published

Scott Sinclair
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The FSSC today published the final standards for the core units that will be in every RDR-compliant qualification developed next year, as well as draft standards for the three specialist units.

It says it received "overwhelming positive support" for its proposals and has agreed the final standards ahead of schedule. All QCF Level 4, RDR-compliant qualifications developed from next summer will include the three core units - financial services, regulation and ethics; personal taxation; investment principles and risk. The specialist units are packaged products; securities; and derivatives. The FSSC will consult on its standards for the specialist units until 26 February before publishing its final standards for all RDR exams. The packaged products unit will include pensions ...

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