Planning for the new CPD cycle
The new CPD cycle started on 1 June 2021 and will end on 31 May 2022. FSPs, KIs, and Reps are required to prepare a CPD Training Plan. The CPD training plan must ensure that the type and combination of CPD activities undertaken are relevant, contribute to the knowledge, skills and ethical standards of the FSP, its KIs and Reps. The CPD training plan must also address any identified needs or gaps, while ensuring that the required CPD hours are obtained timeously.
Update your Competence Register
FSPs must ensure that their Competence Register is updated with CPD activities within 30 days after the expiry of each CPD cycle ie. The FSP must ensure that their Competence Register is updated by 30 June 2021.
POPI
All entities must be fully compliant with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act by 1 July 2021. This includes the registration of Information Officers.