PFS introduces adviser development programme

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The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has launched a financial adviser development programme, offering support to employers of aspiring financial advisers across the UK.

Comprising a combination of apprenticeship funding and PFS sponsorship, the scheme named Aspire will involve a structured training programme lasting 18 months.   All six diploma exams (R01 - R06) are included in the programme, as well as all support material including textbooks and remote learning support.  Regional exam revision sessions will be made available to all participants, as well as soft skills workshops delivered by an accredited trainer. Aspire's launch follows the development of the new Financial Adviser apprenticeship standard, which was sponsored by the PFS and appro...

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