Expand+The minimum entry requirements for the programme are:

•Relevant Honours business degree (H2.2 minimum); or

•Equivalent relevant professional qualification (e.g.) Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA), with three years relevant work experience obtai...

Hide-The minimum entry requirements for the programme are:

•Relevant Honours business degree (H2.2 minimum); or

•Equivalent relevant professional qualification (e.g.) Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA), with three years relevant work experience obtained in the banking or financial services industry, AITI Chartered Tax Advisers (CTAs), accountants, solicitors and barristers.

Professional body membership
You must be a member, or become a member of the LIA or the Institute of Banking to undertake this programme.

Expand+Who is this programme for?
Post-financial crisis, financial services firms are exposed to significant conduct risk and it has become increasingly important that individuals in a client facing role understand the complex nature of products they manag...

Hide-Who is this programme for?
Post-financial crisis, financial services firms are exposed to significant conduct risk and it has become increasingly important that individuals in a client facing role understand the complex nature of products they manage and/or advise on. Additionally, managers/advisors must have complete knowledge of the fundamental principles underpinning investment products to mitigate clients’ risks. The Professional Certificate in Asset Management has been designed in response to Banking and Insurance industry needs to upskill managers/advisors, above and beyond the minimum competence code requirements, in the area of investment advice.

How you will benefit
This programme has been designed for those satisfying the Minimum Competency Code (MCC) of the Financial Regulator who wish to progress their knowledge and skills in the specific area of investment and asset management to that of Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), the world’s most widely respect financial planning designation. The programme integrates both theoretical and practical aspects of investment and asset management. It will provide a detailed examination of the theoretical and practical elements of investment assets, investment markets and market participants. It also provides the first stepping-stone to those considering taking the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning and the full CFP® designation.

Designation
Graduates who successfully complete the programme and hold the QFA designation are eligible to apply for the Specialist Investment Adviser (SIA) designation.