Important Notice: Essential System Maintenance – 10 October, 08:00–12:00
To support our ongoing security and compliance requirements, essential system maintenance will take place on 10 October between 08:00 and 12:00.
During this period, any new PSI examinations booked during the maintenance window may not be visible in the MyCII/MyPFS dashboard until the work has been completed. Orders submitted during this time may also experience processing delays.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we carry out these important security updates.
European designations
Your Passport to Europe
The Personal Finance Society has a mutual recognition agreement with the European Financial Planning Association (EFPA) to secure members a professional foothold in Europe.
Our Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications are aligned and recognised through the equivalent European financial planning standards, which are fully, or part accredited by the main European regulators.
Personal Finance Society members holding the Diploma in Financial Planning or Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning are granted European Financial Advisor™ certification and eligibility to use the EFA designation.
Members holding the Advanced Diploma are granted European Financial Planner™ certification and are eligible to use the EFP designation.
These designations are included as part of your PFS membership — with no additional cost — and provide a visible, credible signal of your expertise to clients and peers across Europe.
Eligible members can download a personalised certificate from their MyPFS account confirming their accreditation.
This agreement with EFPA delivers on our shared vision of engaging consumers with high quality and trusted professional financial advice.
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Further guidance
Please refer to our EFPA FAQs.
