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[Private Banker (PB) Qualification Exam] Notice of schedule change for distribution etc.
December 18, 2025
Exam and Test Center Information
We had planned to distribute the 2026 revised exam questions (compliant with laws and regulations as of January 1, 2026) from January 6, 2026, but due to a malfunction in our system, we have decided to extend the distribution period for the current exam questions (compliant with laws and regulations as of January 1, 2025).
In addition, the release date for the revised 2026 exam questions will be changed.
The upcoming schedule will be changed to the dates shown in red. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
Prometric Japan Co., Ltd.
| Exam Name / Exam Code | KP0-P12 Primary PB 1st unit (RM, professional ethics/code of conduct, financial assets) KP0-P22 Primary PB 2nd unit (asset management [real estate], asset succession and management) KP0-P32 Primary PB 3rd unit (business succession) |
|---|---|
| Current exam reservation end date | Friday, December 12, 2025 →Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| Current exam distribution end date | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 →Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
| Exam suspension period | December 18, 2025 (Thursday) - January 5, 2026 (Monday) →February 13, 2026 (Friday) - February 18, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Reservation start date for the new revised exam | Friday, December 19, 2025 →Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Revised new exam distribution start date | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 →Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
*Please complete your reservation at least 3 business days before the test date (4 business days in the case of a Saturday/Sunday test).