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The Institute of Financial Services (Ifs) has launched a new online service to enable intermediaries to register for its regulatory qualifications on the Internet.

The Institute of Financial Services has reported a higher pass rate for its Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA) following changes made to the way in which advisers are assessed.

The Derbyshire has expanded its subsidiary, Derbyshire IFS, to offer independent advice on products and services.

The introduction of financial education into schools and colleges has raised the suggestion a career path to financial advice is emerging, which could give the sector "new blood" and boost its image as a profession.

Wayne Gibbs, head of mortgages at Origen, says all mortgage intermediaries should now start looking beyond the minimum qualifications required to take part in the regulated market as part of industry-wide attempts to boost skillsets and consumer confidence....

The Institute of Financial Services is to offer mortgage advisers the chance to maintain competence online.

The Institute of Financial Services has plans to integrate the ProShare financial programme into two of its existing education structures after acquiring the service for the professional body.

The Institute of Financial Services is claiming a fastest start in the race to put in place mortgage and investment advice qualifications that meet approval from the Financial Services Skills Council and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.