RDR Qualifications

RDR Qualifications

New advisers have 30 months to gain an appropriate qualification, starting when the trainee begins the relevant activity. For most activities, individuals may only start an activity once the regulatory module has been attained. They will then have 30 months to attain the rest of the qualification.

Some qualifications at Level 4 or above on the FCA's tables and will just require gap-fill to meet the RDR qualification requirements.

New or trainee advisers can take the new RDR compliant qualifications. New advisers may also take Private Client Investment Advice and Management (PCIAM) once they have completed the Investment Advice Diploma (IAD).

International Advisers

International advisers who are new to the UK and whose firm believes they qualify under FCA rule TC 2.1.9 can take the CISI's Level 4 UK Regulation & Professional Integrity exam.

The CISI's Statement of Professional Standing application process is available here.