Certified Financial Planner- CFP Professional Community Surges 8% in India

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) practitioners enjoy a high degree of financial confidence with 98% of clients reporting they trust their CFP professional to act in their best interests. This has resulted in India's CFP Professional Community Soaring to Record High of 2,731, Surging 8.5% Amidst Booming Demand for Professional Financial Planning Guidance as India witnessed 4th highest net growth rate in the world

With more than 50% of people who have never received financial planning advice intending to seek it within the next three years*, Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB) is pleased to report the number of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professionals worldwide grew by 5.1% over the previous year. FPSB and its global network of organizations increased the number of global CFP professionals by 10,768 to a total of 223,770 as of 31 December 2023. India saw a surge in demand for professional financial advice, with the community registering a record 2731 CFPs over the year with a 8.5% growth. 

The growth in the number of CFP professionals complements findings from the FPSB Value of Financial Planning Global Consumer Research 2023 that shows those who work with CFP practitioners report a better quality of life, enjoy more financial confidence and resilience, and are more satisfied with their financial situation, with 98% of clients reporting they trust their CFP professional to act in their best interests.

“We’re pleased to see the number of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professionals continues to increase year-over-year to meet the rising demand for professional financial planning advice,” said FPSB CEO Dante De Gori, CFP. “As the global community of CFP professionals grows, more people around the world can access financial planners who have committed to high standards of competency, ethics and practice to build holistic financial plans as they face increased costs of living and complex financial decisions. For nearly three decades, the global CFP professional community has steadily grown, reaching its highest ever at over 223,700. This growth is a true testament to the value CFP certification holds in the global financial planning profession and the clients Certified Financial Planner professionals serve”.

Sharing the numbers, Krishan Mishra, CEO, FPSB India said, "we are thrilled to announce that India's CFP professional community has reached an unprecedented milestone, boasting 2,731 dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality financial guidance. This remarkable 8.5% surge reflects not only the growing demand for financial planning advice in our country but also underscores the increasing importance individuals place on securing their financial future. As India proudly ranks among the top 5 in global net growth rates, this achievement speaks volumes about our nation's dedication to fostering financial literacy and stability. Together, we continue to empower individuals to make informed financial decisions and navigate their journey towards prosperity."

CFP professionals around the world are helping clients build holistic financial plans to achieve their goals, as they continue to deal with global economic uncertainty and inflation. The global community of 223,700+ CFP professionals commit to rigorous standards of competency, ethics and practice and to putting clients’ interests first. 

Sunny Leone's upcoming film SHERO

 
 

In real life too, Sunny Leone has roots back somewhere in North India, somewhat resembling to the screen character she has signed to play the role of Sarah Mike, a US-born woman who has roots back in India in the movie.

Now she is all set to sizzle in South with a multilingual movie. The second look poster has been out and all her fans are anxiously awaiting for the film release.

Sunny Leone is now geared up to her first multilingual movie ‘Shero’ in South. Primarily shot in Tamil the movie will be available in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. ‘Shero’ is directed by Malayalam filmmaker Sreeejith Vijayan under the banner of Ikigai motion pictures produced by Ansari Nextel and Ravikiran. The DOP is by Manoj Kumar Khatori who has made numerous contributions in Bollywood and the music of Shero is helmed by Kollywoods ace music director Ghibran.

The Final Call Review – ZEE5 Original

The Final Call Review – An Edge Of The Seat Experience

by Paresh B. Mehta

Get set for an edge-of-the-seat thrill with the series of THE FINAL CALL, a ZEE5 Original that is based on Priya Kumar’s book ‘I will go with you‘.

Amidst the chattering of the passengers in an aircraft, while someone is heard cribbing about the services offered in an economy class, the air hostess instructs the passengers to strap up their seat belts… There is a sudden jolt and one of the wings of the plane is on fire. Flight SL502 is about to crash! This is just one of the several unexpected twists and turns in the story. Click here(Target URL- TBD) to check out this thrilling series and explore those twists yourself. The Final Call review…

Let’s begin with the highlights of this ZEE5 Original – the imposing background score, breathtaking visuals of the Kashmir valley, the in-depth depiction of the Air Traffic Control in the busiest airport of India, and the realistic portrayal of the Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols followed in case of emergency situations. Everything is simply perfect.

Produced by Ajay G Rai, Creative Producer Nishikant Kamat, and written and directed by Vijay Lalwani, The Final Call manages to keep you engrossed in an edge of the seat experience barring a few dull and monotonous moments depicting the childhood and the past of the central characters. 

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