FPSB India & Association of Registered Investment Advisors (ARIA) signs MoU

The Financial Planning Standards Board India (FPSB India) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Registered Investment Advisors (ARIA). This strategic collaboration aims to advance the practice of financial planning in India and foster a culture of financial well-being in the country.

This groundbreaking partnership signifies a shared commitment between FPSB India and ARIA to elevate the standards of professional financial planning advisory services and promote the importance of holistic financial planning across the country.

Krishan Mishra, CEO, FPSB India, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "The alliance with ARIA is a welcome step in our collective mission to empower individuals with comprehensive financial knowledge and guidance. By joining forces, FPSB India and ARIA are reinforcing the importance of ethical and professional financial planning advisory services, setting new benchmarks for the personal finance industry."

Vivek Rege, Chairperson, ARIA, shared his perspective on the collaboration, saying, "ARIA is excited to partner with FPSB India to drive positive change in the financial advisory landscape. Together, we will work towards enhancing the knowledge of financial planning professionals and spreading awareness on the benefits of financial planning. This will ultimately benefit the end consumers ensuring they receive top-notch financial planning services."

This partnership will see both organizations collaboratively conduct awareness campaigns, and industry events to promote financial literacy and raise the bar for financial planning practices in India. FPSB India and ARIA are confident that this collaboration will not only strengthen the financial advisory ecosystem but also contribute significantly to the overall economic well-being of the nation.

About FPSB India

FPSB India is the leading financial planning body in India and is dedicated to establishing, upholding, and promoting professional standards in financial planning throughout India.

FPSB India offers the globally recognized CFP certification, which represents excellence in financial planning through rigorous competency and ethical standards. It is home to over 2,500 CFP professionals in India and part of a global network of organizations representing more than 213,000 CFP professionals worldwide.

FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB Ltd.), the global standards-setting body for the financial planning profession and owner of the international CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification program.
FPSB Ltd. owns the CFP, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and the outside the United States. FPSB Ltd. licenses these marks to FPSB Institute India Pvt. Ltd to administer CFP certification in India. For more information, visit india.fpsb.org

About ARIA

The Association of Registered Investment Advisors (ARIA) is a professional association that represents the interests of registered investment advisors in India. ARIA is dedicated to fostering a community of ethical and competent financial advisors, promoting investor protection, and advocating for the advancement of the financial advisory profession in the country.