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Application for approval of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points for individual programmes/publications 2018 Fee structure: R 570.00 (incl. VAT) per individual programme R 370.

1 Application for approval of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points for individual programmes/publications 2018 Fee structure: R (incl. VAT) per individual programme R per individual newsletter R (incl. VAT) per individual publication NB Please note in order to have any of the above approved, one must be a Recognised CPD Provider of the FPI. Kindly ensure that you take note of the terms and conditions below before completing and submitting this application to certification@fpi.co.za FPI Recognised Provider to Complete Sections A, B and D FPI Staff to complete Section C Section A provider details 1 Applicant name 2 FPI Approved CPD Provider number 3 Contact details of applicant Telephone number address 4 Order number: (for invoicing purposes) 5 Company name 6 Billing address (for invoicing purposes) 7 Company VAT number (for invoicing purposes) Page 1 of 7

2 Section B Event details 8 Event name 9 What is the format of the event (Face-to-face events, live webinar, online programme, etc.) 10 Date/s of event 11 Venue details (not applicable for webinars/online programmes) 12 Who is it aimed at? (E.g. financial planners/financial advisors/paraplanners Business owners/consumers, other) 13 What level is it? (Entry level/intermediate/ Advanced). 14 What are the learning outcomes 1 of the activity? (What should attendees be able to know, understand or do as a result of the activity?) Section C programme specific details For official use only FPI Staff to complete 15 Please indicate to which area/s (Ability, Skill and/or Knowledge as per the FPI competency profile) this event relates to by completing the relevant sections below A. Ability: Please select which ABILITY/IES this event relates to. Please also indicate if the event relates to collection, analysis or synthesis (Financial Planning components are Financial Management, Asset Management, Risk Management, Tax Planning, Retirement Planning and Estate Planning) A1 A2 Financial Management Asset Management for example: (depending on if it is, or ) 1.2 Collect the quantitative information required to develop a financial plan for example: (depending on if it is, or ) Develop asset management strategies 1 The contextually demonstrated end-products of specific learning processes, which include abilities, skills and knowledge (see FPI Competency Profile) Page 2 of 7

3 A3 A4 A5 A6 Risk Management Tax Planning Retirement Planning Estate Planning for example: (depending on if it is, or ) Determine the client s risk management objectives for example: (depending on if it is, or ) Develop tax planning strategies for example: (depending on if it is, or ) Develop retirement planning strategies for example: (depending on if it is, or ) Prioritise action steps to assist the client in implementing estate planning recommendations S. Skill Please select to which SKILL this event relates to. As per the FPI Competency Profile, this is categorized into four (4) sections: Professional Responsibility, Practice, Communication and Cognitive skills, collectively referred to as the Financial Planner Professional Skills Matrix S1 Professional Responsibility Establish trust in all professional relationships Act in the best interest of the client Demonstrate ethical judgment Demonstrate honesty and integrity Recognise personal limits and voluntarily refer clients to other professionals Recognise the role of the professional to the general public and act accordingly S2 Practice Comply with FAIS legislation and other related regulations Adhere to FPI Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Financial Planning Practice Standards Keep up to date with economic, political and regulatory Changes Engage in continuous professional development to ensure currency of knowledge and skills Exercise autonomy and initiative in the performance of professional activities S3 Communication Establish good rapport with the client and others Page 3 of 7

4 Listen to what clients and others are saying and take time to make sure you understand the points being made Communicate information and solutions in a manner that the client can understand Present logical and persuasive rationales Deal effectively with objections and complaints Reach agreement with clients and others S4 Cognitive Apply mathematical methods and formulae appropriately Analyse and integrate information from various sources to arrive at appropriate solutions Use logic and reasoning when considering solutions for the client s needs Make informed decisions when faced with incomplete or Inconsistent information Demonstrate capacity to adapt thinking and behaviours K Knowledge area: Please select to which KNOWLEDGE area this event relates to. As per the FPI Competency Profile, this is categorized into Financial Management, Asset Management, Risk Management, tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning and Ethics and Standards and law K1 Financial Management of Financial Information Personal Financial Ratios Cash Management and Budgeting Personal Financial Statements Cash Consumer Credit and Credit Management Mortgages Leases Insolvency and Bankruptcy K2 Asset Management Investment Types Investment Structures Types of Investment Risk Measurement of Investment Risk Portfolio Management Technique Selling and Buying Techniques Performance Measurement Modern Portfolio Savings Employer / Employee Programs Personal Retirement Page 4 of 7

5 Personal Savings Theory Behavioural Finance Economic Environment K3 Risk Management Business Insurance Life Insurance Liability Insurance Disability Insurance/Income Replacement Health Insurance Critical Illness Insurance (includes Dread Disease and Trauma) Property Insurance K4 Tax Planning Assessment Rules Personal Taxation Corporate Taxation International Tax Issues K5 Retirement Planning Government Pension Personal Savings Government Savings Employer / Employee Programs Personal Retirement K6 Estate Planning Wealth Transfer Personal Taxation K7 Ethics and Standards and law Code of Ethics Financial Planning Practice Standards Regulatory Environment Page 5 of 7

6 Section D Event specific details 16 Please list all the learning materials for the activity and provide copies to the FPI 17 Please tell us about the speakers/trainers for this event: 18 How will attendees register for the activity? (Include any contact name, telephone of address or company/event URL link) I confirm that I have attached the learning materials to this application I confirm that I have attached biographies for each of the trainers/speakers to this application (regardless of how well known a speaker may or may not be) I confirm that it is my organisations responsibility to advise delegates if an activity is cancelled or changed 19 Do you want your event to be listed on our website (under CPD calendar)? Yes No 20 Cost to attend the event this will be published on our webpage should you want the event listed on our website 21 Contact details of organiser/booking administrator (contact person for the event/programme) 22 Event synopsis (max 65 words) Compulsory field Agenda times Content detail and speaker/trainer name For office use only Page 6 of 7

7 Agenda times Content detail and speaker/trainer name For office use only Terms and Conditions relating to programme approval 1. A fully completed application form must be send to FPI for evaluation purposes. 2. Submission of applications must be accompanied by proof of payment. The application cost for approval of CPD programmes will be determined by FPI from time to time. 3. Topics offered in the programme should reflect the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required from a financial planner as stated in the FPI Competency Profile 4. CPD programme application must be accompanied by relevant supportive documentation such as; presentations, learning material, agenda etc. to evaluate the suitability of the programme content. No programme will be approved without supporting evidence. 5. All providers must be able to record the identity of all attendees and provide verifiable evidence that the attendee attended the event and completed the programme. 6. Attendance registers containing name, contact details and ID/passport number of all attendees must be sent to the FPI within five (5) working days after the event. FPI will capture details tracking each individual s CPD record on a central register please ensure that you disclose this to your attendees for POPI purposes. 7. Even though FPI will keep record of all attendees as mentioned above, it remains the financial services providers (FSP) s accountability to show compliance to the regulator / commissioner that CPD requirements were met in terms of fit and proper requirements. 8. FPI does not endorse any CPD event, but evaluates the CPD programme/activity, in terms of the FPI Competency Profile, Financial Planner Curriculum and CPD Policy, and allocates CPD points accordingly. I ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS Full name Date Signature Page 7 of 7

Application for approval as an approved FPI Learning Provider (CPD Provider 2017)

Application for approval as an approved FPI Learning Provider (CPD Provider 2017) Dear Applicant, Thank you for your application. Please take note of the following: Requirements to become a CPD Provider: