A draft National Curriculum for England which includes plans for compulsory financial education at secondary school has been hailed as "a victory" by industry campaigners.
The Money Advice Service (MAS) says there is tangible evidence to show it is benefitting independent financial advisers.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has called on financial planners to volunteer in schools, as part of a campaign to encourage financial education.
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has devised a seven-step guide for advisers to help them prepare for the retail distribution review (RDR).
Education can provide "armour" against financial mismanagement and misleading advertising, MPs said yesterday.
Jonathan Watts-Lay explains why companies need to be clearer to employees about their retirement options
Old Mill is launching a training scheme for young people interested in a career in financial planning or accountancy and looking for an alternative route to university.
A petition calling for financial education in schools has collected more than 15,000 signatures.
A shortlist has been formed for advisers wishing to attend the independent protection training after the first two sessions were fully subscribed in less than a week.
According to research reported in last month's COVER, many IFAs have poor protection market knowledge. Do you agree and what should be done about it? Do we need a dedicated protection exam?