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A new RDR-compliant diploma which allows advisers to learn within 24 hours if they have passed or failed certain modules is being launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

The ranks of businesses awarded chartered status swelled by 23% in 2009, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) reports.

The FSA's final RDR paper has made it clear IFAs must have ‘sufficient knowledge' of structured products to remain ‘independent'. So how can IFA firms ensure their RIs get up to speed?

Friends Provident CEO Trevor Matthews was today unveiled as chairman of the re-licensed FSSC.

Owain Thomas talks to Claire Ginnelly about a difficult year for private healthcare, the impact of the up-coming election, claims clarity and the potential sale of one of the market's biggest players

Alternative assessments developed by the CII to test for QCF Level 4 could cost about £550 more than its written equivalent, due to the extra costs of one-to-one learning.

David Hewitt is managing director of Full Moon Analysis, a freelance paraplanning business.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) and Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) have confirmed the launch of the new health insurance examination.

Wayne Vernon is a paraplanner at The Private Office, an appointed representative of AWD Chase De Vere. He says, while others dreamed of being astronauts, he knew he wanted to work in financial advice…

Advisers are more aware than ever of structured products but education is the key to them moving from a niche player into the mainstream.