Fellowship

Fellowship membership (FPMI) is open to those with: 

• five years continuous Associate membership of the PMI 
• five years continuous CPD recorded with the PMI  
• contribution and achievement in the pensions industry  

Contribution and achievement in the wider pensions and retirement savings industry can be achieved through work with with PMI or elsewhere and some examples are shown below. The list is not exhaustive but is intended as a guide on what is necessary to achieve a successful application for Fellowship.

Working with the PMI – examples of this could be:

• take an active role in the PMI Study Support Partner scheme
• provide support to the PMI in terms of examination setting or marking
• mentoring Student Members for PMI examinations for a minimum period of two years
• presenting and/or leading discussions at PMI events
• contributing articles for Pensions Aspects
• contributing to PMI responses to government initiatives

Working for the Pensions Industry – examples of this could be:

• publication of a portfolio of work
• presenting at non-PMI public events on key issues relating to the pensions industry. A summary of the key themes of the event, the main points of the presentation and professional standing of the audience (e.g. 'audience consisted of members of CII, CISI, PMI up to Fellowship level') must be provided
• leadership of online forums on subjects relating to pensions and retirement benefits
• making significant contributions to responses on government policy initiatives
• working as a voluntary adviser on pensions and retirement savings (e.g. TPAS adviser)

Fellowship applications must be verified by a current Fellow of the PMI. The sponsoring Fellow must confirm that the applicant’s contribution to the pensions industry is consistent with the requirements and of a suitable standard for a prospective Fellow of the PMI.

Fellows of the PMI are required to undertake 25 hours of annual continuing professional development (CPD). 

All members of the PMI are required to adhere to our Code of Professional Conduct.

The Fellowship membership year runs from 1 September to 31 August. 

Members can enjoy a range of benefits allowing you to keep on top of your professional development.

• Member rates and/or free attendance at PMI conferences and seminars
• Trustee exclusive events (Roundtables, seminars)
• Fellowship Network events
• PMI webinar programme (Free or at member rates)
• Access to PMI Regional groups
• Pensions Aspects (bi-monthly magazine)
• Opportunities to have your written articles featured in the magazine
• PMI Technical News (Every 6 wk technical supplement)
• Pensions Age magazine
• Pension Careers PMI Job Board
• PMI Mentoring and Development programme
• Opportunities to join committees and councils
• Voting rights
• Designatory initials FPMI
• CPD Online Recording tool
• HMCA member discounts (Income protection, vehicle breakdown products, Up to 40% medical, dental, hospital, travel costs)
• TOTUM PRO (Discounts and deals on 100s of products - eating out, fashion, technology, travel etc)
• Access to Portfolio Institution magazine
• Preferential rates for Pension Careers job posts – Online job board
• Interview and CV support from a recruiter
• Introduction or referrals for pensions related topics

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Subscription fee £475

Subscription fee for retired/non-working £75

Upgrade fee Associate to Fellow £90

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