Financial Advisers’ International Qualification (FAIQ)
The Financial Advisers’ International Qualification (FAIQ) is an internationally recognized certification program developed by the prestigious UK-based Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). The FAIQ in Macau is co-developed and managed by the Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) and Macau Institute of Financial Services (IFS) through formal appointment by the CII.
The FAIQ program is a self-study course. It has been offered in Macau since 2005 for those wishing to attain the professional qualification of financial advisers and financial planners. It is designed to give anyone a headstart in the growing financial services industry.
The FAIQ public exam is held twice a year. Its inaugural exam in Macao was held in October 2005. For the year 2013, the exam dates are April 10 and October 9.
Qualified candidates, after they have successfully attained joint membership status for CII, IFPHK and IFS, are entitled to print FAIQ (CII), IFPHK Associate Member & IFS Individual Member designation in all printed communications, including business cards, letterheads, etc.
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