In order to advise on or sell retail financial products, under Central Bank’s Minimum Competency Code, individuals must be an Accredited Product Adviser (APA) and/or a Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA). 

Additionally, financial planners and advisers must have complete knowledge of the fundamental principles underpinning investment products to mitigate customers’ risks. See below our full suite of Financial Advice and Planning programmes, including our Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning, preparing you for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.