The Verifera™ Encyclopaedia — Careers edition
FCA
Verified reference for UK professional registers, credentials and career pathways. Every entry shows its sources and last-verified date — the “Verified by Verifera” mark appears only when all facts are in-window.
Financial adviser qualification — Level 4 + Statement of Professional Standing
Retail investment advisers need a minimum RQF Level 4 qualification (since the 2012 RDR) plus an annual Statement of Professional Standing from an FCA-accredited body (CII, CISI or Walbrook Institute London, formerly LIBF).
✔ Verified by VeriferaRegisterFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The UK conduct regulator for financial services. The FCA Register and the Directory are the verification surfaces for authorised firms, approved senior managers and certified staff — the defence against cloned firms and unauthorised advisers.
✔ Verified by VeriferaCredentialSM&CR — Senior Managers & Certification Regime
The FCA's accountability framework in three layers — Senior Managers (FCA-approved before starting), the Certification Regime (firm-certified annually), and the Conduct Rules — with a major reform (PS26/6) landing 24 April 2026 that retains and streamlines the Directory.
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