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Global consumer research on the value of financial planning 

Findings from FPSB’s global consumer research found that people who work with a financial planning professional are better off, with consumers who work with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional reporting the best outcomes.

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Asia-Pacific cross-border certification tool for CFP professionals

FPSB’s cross-border certification tool helps     
CFP professionals in Asia-Pacific (APAC) who are looking to move territories or work in multiple territories. This tool helps identify:

  • requirements to transfer CFP certification from one territory to another within APAC
  • how to become eligible for CFP certification in multiple territories within APAC
  • what recognition of Continuing Professional Development
    applies in different APAC territories.

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FPSB affiliate organizations are the premier financial planning professional and certification bodies in their territories, collaborating with FPSB at the global level to lead the financial planning profession through knowledge sharing, standards development and thought leadership.

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CFP Certification – Global Excellence in Financial Planning

CFP certification is the only globally recognized mark of professionalism for financial planning. Find out what it takes to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional.

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Recent News Releases

  1. FPSB 2025 Annual Report Highlights a Year of Global Progress in the Financial Planning Profession

    Press Release   |   01 July 2026

    DENVER, COLO – 2 July 2026 – Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB) today announced the release of its 2025 Annual… read more

  2. FPSB Releases New Practice Guidance Note on the Use of AI in Financial Planning

    Press Release   |   24 June 2026

    DENVER, COLO – 24 June 2026 – Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB), the nonprofit, standards-setting body for the… read more

  3. FPSB India Names Ramesh Vishwanathan as Chief Executive Officer to Drive Growth of Financial Planning Profession in India

    Press Release   |   01 June 2026

    Mumbai, India – 1 June 2026: FPSB India is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramesh Vishwanathan as its new Chief Executive… read more

  4. Financial Planning Standards Board Seeks Candidates for 2027 Board of Directors

    Press Release   |   30 March 2026

    DENVER, COLO – 31 March 2026 – Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB), the nonprofit, standards-setting body for the… read more


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