Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) or Certificate of Professional Achievement (CPA) Application Form

Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) or Certificate of Professional Achievement (CPA) Application Form
This online process accepts the following types of payment:

Credit / Debit card
Invoice

Your SPS will be available to download (in PDF format) once your application has been successfully processed and is valid for a period of 12 months.

For further information or help, please contact us at sps@libf.ac.uk or on +44 (0)1227 818609.

Your Details
LIBF Number (if known)
LIBF Number
Title
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Previous Name
Please tell us any previous name you have used that would help us link this application to any other records we may hold for you
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
*A date of birth is compulsory to activate your online account.
Gender*

MaleFemaleOther (e.g. Non- Binary)Prefer not to say

Contact Details
Email*
Preferred phone number
Please enter a valid phone number
Mobile Number if different from above
Please enter a valid mobile number

Address and Employment Details
Job Title (if applicable)
Employer/business name
Address*

Building name/number/street name

Address Line 2

Town/CityCounty/State / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

SPS or CPA
Statement of Professional Standing (SPS)

You require an SPS if you’re actively giving investment, tax, trusts or pension advice. You will be:
- either registered with the FCA as carrying out a post-Retail Distribution Review (RDR) activity
- or, approved by the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) – Isle of Man or Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC).
Certificate of Professional Achievement (CPA)

If you’re looking for your first position as a financial adviser, you’re between jobs or working in a non-advice role, CPA will help you demonstrate that you’ve:
- completed DipFA, or an equivalent qualification
- met the requirements of our CPD scheme, and adopted our Code of Ethics.
Please select from the options below:

Statement of Professional Standing (SPS)Isle of Man Statement of Professional Standing (IOMSPS)Bailiwick of Guernsey Statement of Professional Standing (GsySPS)Certificate of Professional Achievement (CPA) - This is not a licence to practice.

SPS Application
To confirm that you are a retail investment adviser (RIA) with permitted RDR activities on the FCA Register please confirm your Individual Reference Number (IRN) below - without this we will not be able to process your application
FCA Individual Reference Number (IRN)
Please indicate which of the following you hold:*

the DipFA (no additional evidence required)existing SPS (if not held with LIBF please upload below)an equivalent Level 4 qualification
Upload a certified copy of your qualification certificate for your first SPS and, where relevant, evidence that any required Qualification Top Up CPD has been completed and appropriately verified.

Equivalent Level 4 Qualification or Statement of professional standing
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Have you had an application for an SPS rejected by another Accredited Body or held a SPS issued by another Accredited body that has subsequently been withdrawn?*

NoYes
Please state when this occurred, the reason why your SPS was refused or withdrawn and the Accredited body in question.

Isle of Man Statement of Professional Standing (IOMSPS)
FCS Vetted - Reference number if any:
Please indicate which of the following you hold:*

the DipFA (no additional evidence required)existing SPS (if not held with LIBF please upload below)an equivalent Level 4 qualification
Upload a certified copy of your qualification certificate for your first SPS and, where relevant, evidence that any required Qualification Top Up CPD has been completed and appropriately verified.

Equivalent Level 4 Qualification or Statement of professional standing
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Have you had an application for an SPS rejected by another Accredited Body or held a SPS issued by another Accredited body that has subsequently been withdrawn?*

NoYes
Please state when this occurred, the reason why your SPS was refused or withdrawn and the Accredited body in question.

Bailiwick of Guernsey Statement of Professional Standing (GsySPS)
Please indicate which of the following you hold:*

the DipFA (no additional evidence required)existing SPS (if not held with LIBF please upload below)an equivalent Level 4 qualification
Upload a certified copy of your qualification certificate for your first SPS and, where relevant, evidence that any required Qualification Top Up CPD has been completed and appropriately verified.

Equivalent Level 4 Qualification or Statement of professional standing
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Have you had an application for an SPS rejected by another Accredited Body or held a SPS issued by another Accredited body that has subsequently been withdrawn?*

NoYes
Please state when this occurred, the reason why your SPS was refused or withdrawn and the Accredited body in question.

Certificate of Professional Achievement (CPA) - Practicing advisers need an SPS.
Please indicate which of the following you hold:*

the DipFA (no additional evidence required)CeMAP DiplomaDiploma in Retail Banking Conduct of Business (DipRBCB®)Qualification from another provider
Upload a certified copy of your qualification certificate

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Select Payment Option
If you are not yet a member but would like to become one please select the option below. Please note: to get the discounted member rate for your SPS your membership has to have more than a month before the expiry date.
Member or Non Member Rates

£57 - Discounted rate for members of LIBF you can become a member below if you are not already)£114 - non member includes PDF version to download
Your SPS includes a PDF version to download - did you want to purchase a hard copy certificate to be posted out to you for £25?

NoYes
Would you like to apply/renew your membership?

NoYes
Did you want to pay for your membership as a one of payment or by Direct Debit?

One off Payment £95Direct Debit
Please select if you want to pay by monthly direct debit or annually:

£95 - Annual Direct Debit for membershipMonthly Direct Debit for membership
Total cost
Please select how you would like to make payment*

We will email a copy to the email address you provide. By requesting an invoice, you are agreeing to pay this invoice within 30 working days of receipt.
Please enter the details of the invoice recipient.

to myselfdifferent details to those entered above
Employer/business name (if applicable)
Name of Person Invoice needs to addressed too

First NameLast Name
Email for Invoice to be sent
example@example.com
Invoice Reference (Optional)
Purchase order number, cost centre number. This will appear on your invoice.
Address For Invoice if different from your preferred address

Building name/number/street name

Address line 2

Town/CityCounty/State/Province

Post Code/CityCountry

Card Details
First Name	Last Name
Credit Card Number	Security Code
Card Expiration

DIRECT DEBIT INSTRUCTION FOR MEMBERSHIP (UK BANK OR BUILDING SOCIETY ACCOUNTS ONLY)
Name(s) of Account Holders*
Bank or Building society account number*
Branch Sort Code*
To: The Manager*

Name of Bank or Building Society

Address Line 1

Town/CityCounty

Post Code
Instruction to your bank or building society to pay by direct debit

Service User No 990346

Instruction to your bank or building society
Please pay LIBF Limited Direct Debits from the account detailed in this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by The Direct Debit Guarantee. I understand that this instruction may remain with LIBF Limited and, if so, details will be passed electronically to my bank/building society.
Signature*
Date*

DayMonthYear
Date
THE DIRECT DEBIT GUARANTEE (THIS GUARANTEE WILL ALSO BE SENT BY EMAIL SO YOU HAVE A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS)
The Direct Debit Guarantee

This Guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits
- If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit LIBF Limited will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If you request LIBF Limited to collect a payment, confirmation of the amount and date will be given to you at the time of the request
- If an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit, by the LIBF Limited or your bank or building society, you are entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society - If you receive a refund you are not entitled to, you must pay it back when LIBF Limited asks you to
- You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by simply contacting your bank or building society. Written confirmation may be required. Please also notify us.

Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) or Certificate of Professional Achievement (CPA) Application Form

THE DIRECT DEBIT GUARANTEE (THIS GUARANTEE WILL ALSO BE SENT BY EMAIL SO YOU HAVE A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS)