CII freezes subscription levels; Unveils strengthened Code of Ethics

Its annual results show 2008 was a strong year for the body as the focus was firmly on boosting standards of professionalism as a part of the RDR proposals. Overall revenues increased by 7% to £30.3m in 2008 compared to £28.4m in 2007. Operating surplus was £0.8m (2007: £0.6m), and net surplus, after investment returns and taxation, was £1.9m (2007: £1m). The number of members with Chartered Broker status has now exceeded 2, 500 while the number of PFS members with the Chartered Financial Planner designation has risen to 1, 700.   The CII has also unveiled a strengthened Code of Et...