FCA Specialist Activities
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Please Note: You do not need to attach evidence for CISI qualifications.
CPD Requirements
CPD is a mandatory requirement for advisers but there are
exceptions. Please see the CISI guidance at cisi.org/rdr for more
Information. If you are applying for a renewal and have opted out
of meeting the CPD requirement, please ensure that you have
attached a letter from your firm to this application, confirming
the dates that you were out of the office on statutory leave.
(If your CPD year does not end within 92 days prior to your SPS start date,
we will realign your CPD year to a date that best suits.)
FCA Requirements and code of conduct
Disciplinary History
Firm Verification
*Larger firms may appoint a firm contact (within compliance, HR or Learning & Development) to process and review SPS applications submitted to CISI for the firm.
Please Note: The information submitted by you within this application form will be sent to the verifier named above at the email address provided
Declaration
This section must be completed by the adviser for whom an SPS is being applied for. No other persons are permitted to complete this section of the application form.
- I confirm that this application is a true and accurate reflection of my status and competence. I understand that if I am found to have provided the CISI with a false declaration or false information in relation to any aspect of this SPS application
then this may result in the SPS not being issued or subsequently withdrawn.
- I understand that if issued with an SPS by the CISI, this is subject to passing a CPD audit if selected.
- I understand that if issued with an SPS, this will remain the property of the CISI and can be withdrawn at any time upon request.
- I agree to inform the CISI immediately if any information related to this application changes.
Future SPS payment
Payment
Please note there is a £25 administration fee for the alignment of your SPS start date or late SPS renewal applications. The £25 administration fee is waived for any applicant that is applying for a Basic SPS due to statutory leave, Initial applications or for applicants where this option has been waivered by the CISI due to extenuating circumstances.
Payment by Invoice to firm (this section must be completed by your firms finance contact
Payment by Card
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment accepts payment by certain types of payment card – American Express, Delta, Eurocard, MasterCard, Maestro and Visa. If you would prefer to make your payment by card, please complete the information requested below: