The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has revealed that 400 individuals have so far expressed interest in its Pathway to the Profession initiative, its campaign to support students taking their first steps towards their Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning.

Salary expectations in the Financial Planning profession are climbing after the sector experienced notable growth last year - but nearly half of professionals say they are still undervalued.

Cheltenham-based Chartered Financial Planner firm Attivo has recruited David Melloy as its new strategic business development director to help spearhead plans to expand its UK footprint.