LIBF launches level 4 diploma in paraplanning

‘Professionals in their own right’

Hannah Godfrey
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The London Institute of Banking & Finance has launched a new level 4 qualification in paraplanning, developed in consultation with the industry.

The new diploma is open for registration from Monday (13 January) and the first course will start on 17 February 2020. The course is based on a nine month completion time, though students can take longer if necessary. The level 4 diploma will replace the existing diploma 3 certificate in paraplanning and financial administration (CertPFA). Students currently studying the level 3 qualification will be able to continue their studies or transfer to the level 4 qualification. LIBF relationship director John Somerville (pictured) explained why the body would be scrapping the level 3 qualif...

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