Professional Certificate/Diploma in Financial Advice - APA/QFA Intensive

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1 Professional Certificate/Diploma in Financial Advice - APA/QFA Intensive

2 Who we are THE INSTITUTE OF BANKING The Institute of Banking is the largest professional institute in Ireland. We are a community of 34,000 members who work in banking and in both international and local financial services in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Professional development of our members through education is at the heart of what we do. The Institute provides university level banking education programmes and related services. These enable our members to achieve and sustain their professional qualifications and continuing professional development - essential in meeting customer and regulatory expectations. Excellence in education - A recognised college of UCD As a recognised college of University College Dublin (UCD) and the standout banking industry educator, we offer qualifications of the highest standard. We currently have more than 30 programmes ranging from Professional Certificates (level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) to Masters Degree (level 9). We design our programmes to be practical and relevant, but grounded in academic rigour. More than 10,000 of our members studied with us last year and we have over 20,000 CPD members. Professional MSc in Banking Certificate/Diploma in Financial Advice - APA/QFA Intensive Who we are

3 Professional Certificate/ Diploma in Financial Advice - APA/QFA Intensive Programme WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR? The Professional Certificate/Diploma in Financial Advice is a must for all those pursuing a career in retail and business banking. It is the benchmark qualification for product advisers in retail financial services products. If you are a product or a financial adviser, or wish to become one, then this programme will enhance the breadth and depth of your knowledge to provide consumers with sound professional advice. This intensive, full-time programme is a unique opportunity to complete the Professional Certificate in Financial Advice in a six-week timeframe. HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT On successful completion of this programme, and obtaining the recognised professional designation, you will be able to: Provide competent financial advice to consumers; Describe relevant regulation that is used in the provision of financial services and the impact it has in this environment; Use analytical skills to make recommendations to clients regarding a financial product. PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION Holders of the Professional Certificate in Financial Advice will be invited to apply for the Accredited Product Adviser (APA) designation (appropriate to the modules they have completed), thereby meeting the Central Bank of Ireland s Minimum Competency Code for those who wish to sell, advise on, or undertake specified functions for the retail financial categories relevant to the modules they have completed. Continued use of the APA designation is subject to meeting annual CPD requirements. Holders of the Professional Diploma in Financial Advice are invited to apply for the Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA) designation thereby meeting the Central Bank of Ireland s Minimum Competency Code for those who wish to sell, advise on, or undertake specified functions for the following five categories of retail financial products: Life Assurance Pensions Savings and Investments Housing Loans, Home Reversion Agreements and Associated Insurances Consumer Credit Agreements and Associated Insurances. Continued use of the QFA designation is subject to meeting annual CPD requirements. The QFA designation is overseen by the QFA Board, which includes representatives from The Institute of Banking, the Insurance Institute and LIA. Professional Certificate/Diploma in Financial Advice - APA/QFA Intensive Introduction 01

4 DELIVERY Each module includes face-to-face workshops, supervised e-learning and self-directed study. The programme is delivered in Dublin city centre. DURATION Two weeks per module full-time, apart from Financial Planning. The Financial Planning module will be delivered from Monday to Thursday over two consecutive weeks, with a full day revision session on 5 January ASSESSMENT For the modules Regulation, Life Assurance, Loans, Investment and Pensions, it is 100 multiple choice questions. For the Financial Planning module, it is written case-study and essay style questions. The pass mark is 40% in all modules in line with UCD academic policy. Exam durations: 120 minutes FEES The fee is c600 per module. Start Date Start Date Exam Date Regulation 5 Sept Sept 2016 Loans 19 Sept Sept 2016 Investment 3 Oct Oct 2016 Exam Date Pensions 7 Nov Nov 2016 Life 21 Nov Dec 2016 Financial Planning 5 Dec Jan 2017 You must be a current member of the Institute of Banking, or become a member, to register for this programme. Membership is currently c40 per calendar year. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS Applications are currently being accepted. The closing dates are as follows: Places are limited to 25 and if demand exceeds available places, a waiting list system will apply. This programme requires you to bring your own device i.e. tablet, ipad or laptop and headphones. Your device must be able to connect to Wi-Fi. Full day attendance is compulsory. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The second level educational requirements for employment in financial institutions are acceptable for entry to the Professional Certificate/Diploma in Financial Advice. INTERESTED? NEXT STEPS For further information on this programme you can contact the programme manager at: Kilian O Callaghan Senior Programme Manager T: (01) E: qfa@iob.ie Closing Date Regulation 15 August 2016 Loans 29 August 2016 Investment 12 September 2016 Closing Date Pensions 17 October 2016 Life 1 November 2016 Financial Planning 14 November Professional Certificate/Diploma in Financial Advice - APA/QFA Intensive Further Information

5 2016 APA/QFA INTENSIVE PERSONAL DETAILS Membership Number Surname First Name Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) County of Birth e.g. Dublin (if born outside of Ireland, country of birth) Mobile Phone Number* Address* Mother s Maiden Name Have you been a UCD student before? If yes, state dates of attendance ALL FIELDS ARE MANDATORY qqqqqqq Staff Number qqqqqqqqqq qq / qq / qqqqq Mr q Mrs q Ms q E.g. attained a degree, studied a postgraduate programme or attained an award from The Institute of Banking Yes q No q From (mm/yyyy) qq / qqqq To (mm/yyyy) qq / qqqq *We will send you alerts when new correspondence is posted online to My Institute IF YOU ARE BECOMING A MEMBER ALSO COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM WORK DETAILS Employer Name Department Address County Work Phone Number Note that all correspondence is sent to your work address unless requested otherwise. The Institute of Banking does not accept responsibility for correspondence sent to home addresses qqqqqqqqqqqqqq Postcode qqqqqqqq HOME DETAILS Address County qqqqqqqqqqqqqq Postcode qqqqqqqq 03 APA/QFA Intensive IOB1067

6 APA/QFA INTENSIVE 2016 APA Intensive Module Closing Date for Applications Start Date Exam Date Regulation 15 August September 2016 Saturday 17 September 2016 q Loans 29 August September 2016 Friday 30 September 2016 q Investment 12 September October 2016 Friday 14 October 2016 q Pensions 17 October November 2016 Friday 18 November 2016 q Life 1 November November 2016 Friday 2 December 2016 q Financial Planning 14 November December 2016 Saturday 7 January 2017 q MODULE FEE 600 per module LECTURE AND EXAM VENUE Dublin R PAYMENT ADVICE Cheque/Draft Ensure you print your name and membership number (if applicable) clearly (in block capitals) on the back of the cheque or draft Post dated cheques/drafts are not accepted Make cheques/drafts payable to The Institute of Banking Credit card/debit card Please debit my card Card type qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq Mastercard q Visa q Card number Security code* Expiry date Name on card qqq q M q M / q Y q Y *the last three digits on the back of your credit card. Signature of cardholder qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq Date q d q d / q m q m / q y q y q y q y DATA PROTECTION NOTICE The information provided by you on this registration form and generated as a result of your participation in programme(s) may be used and disclosed by The Institute of Banking for all purposes which are reasonably incidental to your participation in the programme(s). If you are taking part in programmes in the context of your employment, those purposes may include the disclosure of examination results to your employer and such other information as may be necessary to enable your employer to maintain a register of accredited individuals and for other regulatory or compliance purposes. If applicable your information may also be disclosed to the Central Bank of Ireland for Minimum Competency Code and Fitness and Probity requirements. Where you are taking part in the programme(s) in a private capacity (i.e. outside the course of your employment) you may indicate that your information should not be disclosed to your employer by ticking the box below. I confirm that I am participating in this programme outside the course of my employment. q However, if your employer subsequently seeks such information in relation to you and submits evidence to us that you took part within the course of your employment, we reserve the right to disclose your information to your employer. The Institute of Banking may also provide you with information in relation to other services which they offer. If you do not wish to receive information or offers in relation to such other services please tick this box. q DECLARATION I wish to register for the programme(s) selected above. By submitting this The Institute of Banking registration form, I acknowledge that I have read in full, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out and referred to online at I further confirm that I have read and understood the contents of the data protection notice and consent to the uses and disclosures of my personal data as set out therein. Signature qqqqqqqqqqqqqqq Date q d q d / q m q m / q y q y q y q y You are entitled to ask for a copy of the personal data which The Institute of Banking holds about you and to have any inaccuracies in such personal data amended or erased. You may do so by writing to: The Registrar, The Institute of Banking, IFSC, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 COMPLETED FORMS CAN BE POSTED TO: THE INSTITUTE OF BANKING, IFSC, 1 NORTH WALL QUAY, DUBLIN 1. APA/QFA Intensive 04 IOB1067

7 2016/2017 APPLICATION TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE OF BANKING PERSONAL DETAILS Surname Name before marriage (if applicable) First name Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Mobile phone number address ALL FIELDS ARE MANDATORY qq / qq / qqqqq Title Mr q Mrs q Ms q WORK DETAILS Employer name Department Staff number Address County Postcode Work phone number HOME DETAILS Address County Postcode Home phone number AC398

8 APPLICATION TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE OF BANKING 2016/2017 PAYMENT ADVICE Membership Joining Fee 40 Cheque/Draft Ensure you print your name and membership number (if applicable) clearly (in block capitals) on the back of the cheque or draft Post dated cheques/drafts are not accepted Make cheques/drafts payable to The Institute of Banking Credit card/debit card Register by credit card/debit card online at or by calling Customer Service on Future annual membership fees (due January each year) 40 Direct debit q Complete the DD mandate form below and return to the Institute by post. Salary deduction q I am employed by one of the following corporate members who operate a salary deduction scheme: Bank of Ireland, First Trust Bank, Danske Bank (NI Only), permanent tsb, Ulster Bank and agree to pay my annual fees through this scheme. If your employer is supporting your membership fee(s) by company invoice (please check with your HR/Training department) do not attach fees to this form. DATA PROTECTION NOTICE The information provided by you on this membership application form and generated as a result of your membership of The Institute of Banking may be used and disclosed by The Institute of Banking for all purposes which are reasonably incidental to your membership. We may disclose your information to your employer upon receipt of a reasonable request from your employer and, if applicable, to the Central Bank of Ireland for Minimum Competency Code and Fitness and Probity requirements. We may also provide you with information in relation to other services offered. If you do not wish to receive information in relation to these services offered by The Institute of Banking, please tick this box. q You are entitled to ask for a copy of the personal data which The Institute of Banking holds about you and to have any inaccuracies in such personal data amended or erased. You may do so by writing to: The Registrar, The Institute of Banking, IFSC, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1. DECLARATION I wish to apply for Membership of The Institute of Banking. I have read in full, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Membership set out and referred to online at Signature qqqqqqqqqqqqqqq Date q d q d / q m q m / q y q y q y q y COMPLETED FORMS CAN BE POSTED TO: THE INSTITUTE OF BANKING, IFSC, 1 NORTH WALL QUAY, DUBLIN 1. AC398

9 2016/2017 SEPA DIRECT DEBIT MANDATE FOR REPUBLIC OF IRELAND BANK ACCOUNTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP AND CPD SCHEME FEES (as applicable) Unique Mandate Reference qqq Unique Mandate Reference (UMR) to be completed by The Institute of Banking By signing this mandate form, you authorise The Institute of Banking (A) to send instructions to your bank to debit your account and (B) your bank to debit your account in accordance with the instructions from The Institute of Banking. As part of your rights, you are entitled to a refund from your bank under the terms and conditions of your agreement with your bank. A refund must be claimed within 8 weeks starting from the date on which your account was debited. Your rights are explained in a statement that you can obtain from your bank. Creditor Name: Creditor Address: Creditor ID: The Institute of Banking IFSC, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland IE33ZZZ PLEASE COMPLETE ALL THE FIELDS MARKED * Membership number* Debtor name*: Debtor address*: City*: Post code*: Country*: Debtor account number IBAN:* Debtor bank identifier code BIC:* Date of signature:* Please sign here:* Note that this is a recurring annual payment qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq qqqqqqqqqqq q d q d / q m q m / q y q y q y q y qqqqq Signature(s) PLEASE RETURN THIS MANDATE TO THE CREDITOR AC398

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