The ifs School of Finance has joined forces with the University of Surrey to offer a new Masters degree in Financial Services Management.
Ofqual has approved the amendments made to the ifs School of Finance's level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) ensuring it meets all FSA requirements.
Chairman of ifs School of Finance Donald Brydon has been appointed chairman of Royal Mail.
Over 1,000 advisers are expected to sign up for a diploma level qualification, showing they are keen to prepare for tougher rules on professionalism.
A qualification in long term care insurance is set to be launched by the ifs School of Finance as more advisers are "moving into this area".
The ifs School of Finance today says its new RDR-friendly qualification, the Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) will cost £500.
A qualification focusing solely on the "practicalities" of financial advice and meeting the Retail Distribution Review's (RDR's) expected benchmark standard has been launched.
The ifs School of Finance says it will wait for the outcome of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) before deciding on the content and structure of its Advanced Financial Advice Module (AFAM).
The number of people taking the Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA) rose 12% in 2007, according to the ifs School of Finance.
The ifs School of Finance and the School of Management at the University of Surrey have combined to offer an academic and professional qualification in financial services.