Executive Programme in Financial Planning and Investment Advisory Services

Highlights

Objectives

• Train participants in handling financial advisory services targeted at a range of clients from typical retail investors to High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs).
• Provide in-depth knowledge of investment planning and advisory solutions to cater to the growing demand in these demographic segments.
• Equip mid-level managers within Private Banks or Asset Management Companies (AMCs) with the necessary expertise to serve complex financial needs.
• Develop an understanding of regulatory frameworks, ethical standards, and best practices in financial advisory services.
• Enhance participants' skills in marketing, negotiation, and communication.

Programme Highlights

• To improve the learning outcomes, the curriculum is designed to be practical and incorporates case studies and real-world examples. An interactive pedagogy will be followed in the programme.
• This is a blended learning open enrolment programme with the flexibility of remote off-site  sessions delivered direct-to-home online  for the convenience of the participants along with periodic on-campus modules.
• Furthermore, to enhance the educational experience and create beneficial professional contacts, participants also have the chance to periodically interact with industry experts.
• Alumni status of IIMA which provides the platform for association with educational and industry networks associated with IIMA.
• As the programme is co-hosted with FPSB India, the participants will get an opportunity to get fast track access to the CFP® certification. More details on this could be accessed at the FPSB India website.

Contents

Programme Contents

1. Risk-return characteristics and asset pricing in financial markets

• Stock markets
• Fixed income
• Currency
• Derivatives and structured products

2. Asset allocation principles 

3. Smart beta and factor Investing

4. Risk management of investment portfolios

5. Behavioural finance and implications for asset allocation

6. Retirement Planning

7. Estate Planning and intergenerational wealth management

8.  Alternative investments

• Commodities markets and bullion
• Real estate
• Art and collectibles

9. Property and Liability Insurance

10. Tax planning for HNIs and UHNWIs

11. Fintech and robo-advisory

12. Understanding clients and pitching to clients

13. Negotiation skills and deal-closing

Pedagogy

The pedagogy will be highly interactive, combining conceptual knowledge with real-world application.

• On-campus sessions will provide immersive and interactive learning experiences.
• Online sessions will focus on conceptual and practical knowledge dissemination using IIMA’s advanced virtual learning infrastructure.

Who Should Attend

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation with a minimum 3 years of experience, or
• CFP Professional with minimum 3 years of experience

This programme is ideal for:

• Individuals aspiring to build a career in Financial Planning and Advisory services, particularly those enrolled in CFP® certification of FPSB India.
• Professionals from diverse financial institutions, including Banks, NBFCs, Asset Management Companies (AMCs), Insurance companies (both Life and Non-Life), Boutique investment management firms, family offices, and Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).

How to Apply

• Participants without CFP® certification must first register at FPSB India website and then proceed to apply for the IIMA programme by clicking the above "APPLY ONLINE" button. IIMA faculty will shortlist candidates from the list of nominations received. Shortlisted candidates must enrol for CFP certification (Click Here) and pay both the IIMA fee and FPSB fee for final participation in the IIMA programme. 
• The programme is also open to CFP® professionals. Such participants can nominate themselves for the IIMA programme by clicking the above "APPLY ONLINE" button. They should also add "CFP Certified" as one of the degrees in the IIMA nomination form. For the selected participants from this pool, their CFP certification will be verified by FPSB India. These candidates only need to pay IIMA fees.