SJP and CII team up for exclusive vulnerable client qualification

Only available at SJP

Hannah Godfrey
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The CII has launched an Inclusive Financial Planning qualification that is exclusive to St James's Place (SJP) partners and advisers.

The qualification is designed to help SJP advisers develop a detailed and holistic understanding of vulnerable customers and their needs, and how to address them. SJP has been working with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) over the last two years to develop the level 6 qualification, which is being offered as part of the programme towards Chartered status. SJP said the qualification will enable candidates to critically evaluate the complex financial planning needs of a wide range of vulnerable client scenarios and to develop suitable solutions. The advice giant said it hopes ...

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