A recognised qualification for a category of retail financial product must meet the relevant competencies for that category of retail financial product as specified in Appendix 3.
A list of qualifications that meet the current competencies for the various categories of retail financial products is set out in Appendix 4. A list of additional qualifications recognised by the Central Bank for specified functions is also set out in Appendix 4.
The Central Bank does not take part in course design or examinations. Our relationship with educational bodies is confined to setting and reviewing the Standards and confirming whether any particular professional qualification meets the Standards or not.