KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) on 5 November 2022 held its 9th Graduation Ceremony, themed “Inspire, Innovate, Integrate”, at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur.

The event saw 2,400 graduate and successfully obtain the Registered Financial Planner (RFP), Shariah RFP, Associate RFP and Associate Shariah RFP designations, joining the fraternity of qualified professional financial planners after successfully persevering for three years of the pandemic.

The graduates will add to the pool of qualified financial planners who will provide Malaysians with the much-needed financial advice to achieve financial well-being right into their retirement years, so important as Malaysians face uncertain economic times and as numerous studies, including our own study, have revealed the shockingly low level of financial literacy of Malaysians, leading many into financial distress.

Dr Norhana Binti Endut, Assistant Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, officiated the ceremony. She reminded the graduates that financial planners “play a vital role in helping clients enhance their ability to make sound financial choices that help secure a resilient financial future for themselves and their loved ones.”

Meanwhile, in his message, MFPC President, Vincent Kwo spoke of the vital importance of professionalism for financial planners, particularly as financial planners offer financial advice. He stressed, “We must keep raising the bar with regard to professional standards and ethical conduct. This is paramount as consumers’ trust can be significantly eroded by poor conduct, affecting negatively both our business and the financial planning industry.” He also encouraged them to contribute unceasingly to the positive development of the financial planning profession.

Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC)
The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) was set up in in 2004 with the objective of promoting nationwide development and enhancement of the financial planning profession. Our mission now includes raising the financial literacy of all Malaysians by being at the forefront of efforts to provide financial education to Malaysians from all walks of life. We do this by continuously conducting numerous financial education programmes for the public at no cost, reflecting our contribution to the positive development of Malaysians and ultimately the nation.

SOURCE: Malaysian Financial Planning Council

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--BERNAMA