We fully understand how difficult it is for you as a busy adviser juggling business workloads, domestic distractions with studying.

Our DipFA training programme will offer the study support and discipline to complete your qualification within the required time.

Futuretrend is one of the leading Financial Training Centres in London and have developed unique training courses to assist you with your studies. Our programme is designed to give delegates a structured and motivated approach incorporating multiple learning styles, study methods to understand the requirements and exam process. Each session will be broken down on to a specific section of the study requirements, with full tutor guidance and support both in the classroom and via email and phone increasing your chances of passing the exam compared to self study.

Diploma Structure

• Unit 1 - Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics (FSRE)
• Unit 2 - Coursework Assignments/ Advanced Financial Advice (AFA)

Stage 1:
FSRE Exam

• Multiple choice
• 2 hours duration
• 70% Pass Mark

FSRE explores the commercial and regulatory financial services environment, the role and legal obligations of regulated advisers and key concepts of risk and ethics.

Content:

* the structure of the UK financial services industry and its role in serving the consumer
* financial services regulation, the FSA’s approach and the legal responsibilities of regulated advisers
* the essential concepts and importance of risk
* ethical behaviour and the FSA’s principles based approach
* the Code of Ethics and professional standards
* the essential skills required when advising clients

The second unit has two stages:


Stage 2:
The Course Work Assignments

• Approx 2500 words
• Case Study Elements
• Approx 4 months completion duration
• 50% Pass Mark
• Scores in Coursework Assignment
• Accounts for 30% of the Advanced Financial Advice (AFA) Exam final grades

Stage 3:
Advanced Financial Advice Exam

• Written Exam
• Fact find Elements
• Approx 9 months completion duration
• 50% Pass Mark
• Factfind provided 2 weeks prior to the examination date
• Accounts for 70% of the Advanced Financial Advice (AFA) Exam final grades

Content:

* evaluate and analyse complex information regarding clients' financial circumstances, needs and relevant considerations
* understand how to design, monitor and critically assess a bespoke portfolio with reference to market indices and empirical evidence
* understand how to evaluate the various tax considerations that need to be taken into account when making a recommendation for a client
* research and critically evaluate options
* formulate recommendations
* develop plans for the implementation of solutions
* present and explain your findings in a logical, clear, concise and coherent manner

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