We take a look at what professional bodies offer their members and how much they charge for their services.
The IFS School of finance has warned the All Party Parliamentary group on Insurance and Financial Services of a proliferation of "pseudo-regulators".
More than 25,000 pupils in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are studying for ifs School of Finance qualifications, potentially laying the foundations for a new crop of advisers.
Lloyds group executive director of retail banking Helen Weir has joined the board of governors at the ifs School of Finance.
Standards International and the ifs School of Finance are embarking on a joint venture to improve the skills and knowledge of financial advisers.
Fortis is offering advisers 10% additional commission for three months in recognition of its success at the ifs Financial Innovation Awards.
The ifs School of Finance are holding a breakfast briefing for financial advisers in the Yorkshire area.
Positive Solutions has added access to the ifs School of Finance Diploma for financial advisers through its Learning Academy.
The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) today announced an independent review of its future role and strategy following a Government judgement it was not meeting the standard required.