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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 21–22)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the CFP Board announced a series of proposed changes to its certification requirements, including an increase in required Continuing Education (CE) hours for current certificants to 40 hours every two years (up from the current (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 14–15)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: While the SEC has had the power to restrict mandatory arbitration clauses in RIA client agreements for more than a decade, an advisory committee meeting this week suggests support for such a measure isn't unanimous CFP Board saw a record number of exam-takers during 2024, reflecting recognition of the professional and (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 12-13)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth has launched an investigation into how investment firms are using artificial intelligence-enabled technologies, echoing concerns expressed by the SEC that these tools could be used (..)

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How to Safeguard Your Digital Wealth

Fintoo

Once confined to paper certificates, vaults, and real estate deeds, wealth today lives in the cloud, in digital wallets, on investment platforms, and across financial apps. Why cybersecurity is the new cornerstone of wealth protection in 2025 The way we understand, grow, and store wealth has transformed drastically.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 24-25)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: A recent study has found that advisors who gain additional credentials tend to see a boost both in their confidence and in their business metrics, with the CFP certification standing out in terms of value The implications for RIAs of a proposed Treasury Department rule that would subject many firms to certain anti-money-laundering (..)

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Is a Financial Planner Course (CFP) Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Financial Professionals in India

International College of Financial Planning

Rising incomes, complex tax rules, countless investment options, and growing aspirations have made personal finance decisions more challenging than ever. And for those looking to become such professionals, the question naturally arises: Is pursuing the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification worth it in India?

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 8-9)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)