Aegon has launched an online CPD hub, designed to help financial advisers navigate the ‘ever-changing regulatory landscape’.
The hub provides a library of learning resources presented by industry experts. Using it counts towards meeting annual structured CPD goals.
The modules available at launch cover a wide range of topics including Consumer Duty, regulatory change and client referrals strategies.
Once advisers have watched a video and answered questions on it correctly, they can download a CPD certificate as proof of completion.
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The hub was created in response to the findings of the recent NextWealth: Managing Lifetime Wealth report, sponsored by Aegon. The report revealed that regulatory influence is the primary cause of adviser concerns and challenges over the next three and five years.
Steven Cameron, pensions director at Aegon, said: “We have introduced our CPD hub to support the growing concerns and challenges faced by advisers in the market.
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“This resource provides advisers with material to help navigate this ever-evolving environment, while assisting in achieving structured CPD goals. Adviser feedback highlights that the changing regulatory landscape is a top concern over the next three and five years.
”Regulatory influence, including government and regulatory changes such as Consumer Duty looms large and continues to shape the industry,” he continued.
“With a General Election fast approaching, the stakes are even higher, but whoever makes up the next government, we know there will likely be major changes ahead.
“Whether it’s from the advice guidance boundary review, pension dashboards or the pensions value for money framework, our industry will likely see radical changes in the future.”
The CPD hub can be accessed at aegon.co.uk/cpd
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