Investment advisers CPD requirement per year is which?

• A. 35 Hours
• B. 15 Hours
• C. 20 Hours
• D. 30 Hours

Answer: (A)

Ongoing learning to stay competent and up-to-date is fundamental for investment advisers. The regulator sets a minimum of 35 hours of CPD each year to ensure advisers keep pace with market developments, new products, and regulatory changes. Within those 35 hours, at least 21 hours should be structured CPD—formal learning such as courses, seminars, or online modules with evidence of learning. The remaining hours can be unstructured CPD, like self-study or reading, as long as they’re relevant and recorded. So anything less than 35 hours wouldn’t meet the required standard, which is why 35 hours is the best answer.