Future Product Training

The latest proposed amendments regarding intermediary proficiency stem from a review of the competency framework, and aims to build on the existing requirements by establishing an effective and proportionate regulatory framework to ensure […]

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RDR Status update November 2016 Part 1

The new “Level 2” REs and CPD Background Almost exactly six years ago, give or take a day or five, Moonstone presented the very first Level 1 Regulatory Examinations. At that time, it was […]

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Competency Framework Review

The determination of Fit and Proper requirements, published in 2008, referred to four competency requirements: Experience Qualifications Regulatory Exams (Level 1 FAIS Legislation and Level 2 Product knowledge) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) The first two, […]

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CPD back in a Big Way

It is evident that the focus on continuous professional development is increasing. As noted in the article above, the FSB envisages publishing proposed new CPD requirements by the end of the year. The […]

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RE and CPD Update

The information below is taken directly from FAIS Information Circular 8/2013. Level 1 REs “The FSB decided to commence with a review of the Level 1 examinations. The review will mainly focus on […]

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New Definition of CPD

In the introduction to this proposed amendment, the Regulator states: The FSB, through the General Financial Services Laws Amendment Bill, 2012, proposed the insertion of a definition for “continuous professional development” in the […]

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An Exam by any other Name

In answer to Shakespeare’s question “What’s in a name?” I have to say: “A heck of a lot” when talking about the regulatory exams. I sometimes wonder whether re-naming the different regulatory exams […]

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