IFP

The board of the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) has voted to approve the merger with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) for completion by 1 November 2015, as two of the IFP's leading lights step back from the body.

The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) board has voted to proceed to the next stage of its proposed merger with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), despite misgivings from some members.

The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) is to announce its decision on whether or not to merge with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) on Monday 7 September, following a four-week consultation with members.

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A merger between the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) and Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) could see the launch of a QCF Level 4 financial planning qualification.

Advisers have expressed concerns over plans to permit Certified Financial Planners to add the Chartered Wealth Manager designation by taking an online ethics exam, should a proposed merger between the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) and Chartered...

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