CISI hits back at prime minister's conference speech line

In one passage of yesterday's speech, May (pictured) warned: "If you are an accountant, financial adviser or middleman who helps people dodge tax, we are coming after you." Bristling at the portrayal of financial advisers in such a way, however, the CISI has responded by underlining its members are "committed to the highest standards of ethical behaviour". The trade body said: "CISI believes that professionals within the securities and investment industry owe important duties to their clients, the market, the industry and society at large. "Clients who are offered financial advice ...