IIM Calcutta Partners with FPSB India for Financial Planning

• IIM Calcutta partners with FPSB India to launch a financial planning certification programme for professionals.
• Programme combines management expertise with financial planning standards, focusing on investment, tax, and retirement planning.
• Collaboration aims to meet growing demand for certified financial planners with global certification framework.

The institute has forged an important association with the Financial Planning Standards Board India (FPSB India) in order to roll out a comprehensive program in financial planning, while providing a boost to the capabilities of professionals in the booming area of financial advisory services.

The program, targeting students who want a career in financial planning or a skill upgrade in this area, would draw on IIM Calcutta management education expertise and FPSB India's financial planning standards.

This is a singular initiative to cater to the growing need for qualified financial planners across the Indian subcontinent as the field of personal finance management becomes increasingly specialized with the passing years.

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This program will provide participants with exposure to the nuances of financial planning in a comprehensive manner, including fields like investment planning, retirement planning, taxation, and estate planning, which a professional will have to make decisions about in a highly ethical and professional manner.

FPSB India is recognized for its CFP certification, which stands for Certified Financial Planner and is widely regarded and valued across the world.

The partnership between FPSB and IIM Calcutta will enable learners to get certified through one of the most respected qualifications in the industry, combined with the academic credentials obtained at IIM.

The programme will be offered in an innovative format using technology and interactive sessions, which will deliver a holistic learning experience for the learners. This partnership takes place when the financial advisory space is in the midst of significant change, and the requirement for such skilled personnel is likely to grow exponentially in the future.