Markets (NISM)) and FPSB India (Financial Planning Standards Board) have come together to launch a Postgraduate Program in Financial Planning along with a series of capacity building initiatives for the securities market’s ecosystem, a media release said.
An MoU was signed between FPSB India CEO Krishan Mishra and NISM Registrar Sunil Kadam and aligns with the Union Budget 2024’s focus on skilling and employability, paving the way for enhanced career opportunities for finance professionals.
The move is aimed at revolutionising financial planning education in India, the release said.
The PG Program in Financial Planning is designed to equip financial sector aspirants and enhance existing professionals with the knowledge and skills required in the financial services industry.
Commenting on the development, Mishra said, «We are deeply thankful to Shri Sashi Krishnan, Director of NISM, for his support in this collaboration. We are thrilled to partner with NISM to offer a comprehensive Postgraduate Program in Financial Planning & initiate joint Capacity Building initiatives. This collaboration marks a significant stride in our joint mission to elevate the standards of financial literacy and planning in India”.
Krishnan echoed this sentiment, stating that NISM was committed to capacity building in the securities markets and to enhancing the quality of financial education and fostering a culture of financial responsibility.
Partnership with FPSB India will provide students and financial sector aspirants with a