Wealth manager St James’s Place will offer access to its financial adviser virtual reality empathy training to non-SJP trainees through two VR in-person sessions through the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) in May and June.

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives have improved innovation and employee engagement at Chartered Financial Planning firms, according to a survey by the CII.

The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Legal Services Board chief executive Matthew Hill as its new group chief executive, joining in April.

Chartered Insurance Institute CEO Alan Vallance is to leave the organisation about three months earlier than planned.