The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards announced that it has adopted changes to the Procedural Rules by which it upholds its standards for CFP® professionals. The rules outline the processes for investigating alleged misconduct, enforcing the board’s Code...
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CFP Board announces public sanctions against 22 certified financial professionals
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards has announced public sanctions against 22 current or former certified financial planners for various violations of the profession’s ethical standards. The board said the enforcement actions would take effect...
CFP Board accepting applications for Board of Directors candidates
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards has announced that it is seeking candidates for its Board of Directors, the organization’s policymaking and oversight body. The CFP Board said it has begun accepting applications from those interested in serving on...
CFP Board announces certification exam results for March 2023
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards has announced the results of its CFP® Certification Exam for March. The CFP Board said in a news release that the exam, administered from March 7 – 14, had a pass rate of 65%. A total of 3,527 candidates took the...
FINRA issues warning regarding increase in phishing scams
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has issued a warning about phishing scams that can put personal information and assets at risk, ThinkAdvisor reports. In its alert, FINRA noted that these schemes often start with an email, text or encrypted message that...
