Framework of the Standards
The standards are organized within a framework that integrates financial planning knowledge, professional practice standards and ethics, known as KNOWING | DOING | BEING:

How FPSB sets Standards
FPSB develops the global standards through an extensive consultative process, capturing input from across the global financial planning ecosystem. The global standards are localized and adopted in territories around the world by local financial planning bodies.

FPSB Global Financial Planning Standards-Setting Process

Identify the need for a professional standard

Form an expert working group

Draft the professional standard

Release the draft standard for stakeholder input

Prepare a final draft standard

Release the final draft standard for public comment

Approve the professional standard
Across a timeline of 18 – 24 months


