Yes, it will remain the same each year until they decide to change it, but you said "As from January this year" which unfortunately for those who only started January the previous year isn't correct. It's as from January 2007. Also it applies to all bands who are eligible to join not just above band 5. Although if it does go through to the HPC there is a section in the AFC handbook that says those who are required to be professionally registered are expected to initially be placed on band 5.
