More than 600 advisers pass Chartered exams during Covid-19 pandemic

600 passes

Sophie King
clock • 1 min read

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has applauded graduates as more than 600 financial advisers have passed their Chartered financial planner exams during Covid-19.

The latest graduating class, which included 250 new fellowships, took their examinations in July after the April sittings were delayed due to lockdown restrictions.  Foresight Independent Financial Planning financial adviser Benjamin Dyson, who is the youngest fellowship to graduate this year, said: "Furthering my studies is something which I've always made a top priority within my career as a financial adviser. "It is really important for clients to know that they are working with someone who they can trust, and undertaking further qualifications is a really good way to show commitme...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Client demand for wealth transfer advice accelerates

Client demand for wealth transfer advice accelerates

Latest IFA research from Fidelity

Jenna Brown
clock 20 January 2026 • 1 min read
SENDA launches special needs and disability planning training course

SENDA launches special needs and disability planning training course

For financial and legal professionals

Jen Frost
clock 20 January 2026 • 2 min read
AI opportunity or dotcom déjà vu?

AI opportunity or dotcom déjà vu?

Experts tell Professional Adviser where they see long-term value in AI

Sahar Nazir
clock 19 January 2026 • 3 min read