THE Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and the Securities & Investment Institute (SII) have signed a ‘landmark collaboration agreement' that will see the two bodies align their qualifications for the first time.
The long-standing examination rivals both offer qualifications on the Financial Services Skills Council list of Appropriate Examinations for individuals wishing to become financial advisers. But now, in a bid to create a more uniform financial services qualification and share costs, the organisations have decided to join forces. As a result of the move, the SII is to withdraw its Certificate in Investment and Financial Advice (IFA Qualification) and will instead refer its students to the CII's Certificate in Financial Planning. At the same time, the CII is to now offer its member...
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