Aegon has launched a CPD Hub, an online platform designed to support financial advisers and paraplanners navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
The CPD Hub provides access to a library of learning resources, presented by industry experts, which will count towards meeting annual structured CPD goals.
Having watched the video, users will need to answer the questions correctly to download their CPD certificate as proof of completion. The modules available at launch cover a wide topics such as:
- Consumer duty – the latest developments and looking ahead
- Regulatory change – latest proposals from Government and regulators
- Client referrals: strategies to grow your business.
Aegon said the CPD Hub was created in response to the findings of the recent NextWealth: Managing Lifetime Wealth report1, sponsored by Aegon. The report revealed that regulatory influence is the primary cause of advice firm concerns and challenges over the next three and five years.
Specifically, 31%2 of advisers identified regulatory influence as the main concern over the next three years, and 21%3 of advisers believed regulatory influence would remain a top concern over the next five years.
Source – NextWealth: Managing Lifetime Wealth report, 2024 (research was conducted in November 2023 with 200 financial advisers).
Commenting on the launch, Steven Cameron, pensions director at Aegon said: “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. 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 political situation could also create further change around pension tax, with Labour threatening to reintroduce the Lifetime Allowance.
“To ensure that advisers have access to the most up-to-date information, the CPD Hub will be regularly updated with new material. These resources are specifically designed to assist advisers in their crucial role, enabling them to stay well-informed and effectively navigate the complex regulatory landscape for the benefit of their clients.”
The hub can be accessed by using this link: aegon.co.uk/cpd
