CFP Board's Financial Planning Review Earns ABDC Journal Quality List Inclusion
Event summary
- CFP Board's Financial Planning Review (FPR) added to the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List in February 2026.
- FPR entered as a B-ranked journal, unusual for newer journals which typically start as C-ranked.
- Journal has been indexed in Scopus and Scimago since 2022.
- CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller cites recognition as addressing faculty shortage in financial planning.
The big picture
This recognition positions CFP Board's journal as a credible academic resource, addressing critical faculty shortages and strengthening financial planning as an academic discipline. The B-ranking suggests immediate credibility that could attract more institutional support and research contributions. This aligns with broader trends of professionalizing financial advice through rigorous academic backing.
What we're watching
- Academic Influence
- How ABDC recognition will affect FPR's ability to attract top-tier research and faculty.
- Professional Development
- Whether this ranking accelerates tenure opportunities for financial planning academics.
- Journal Growth
- The pace at which FPR can achieve higher rankings in other academic indices.