The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, the body which awards the Certified Financial Planner qualification, has announced the first three people to pass its new-style Level 6 exam in Advanced Financial Planning.

A Financial Planning assistant aiming to become a Chartered Financial Planner has been awarded at a financial services ceremony for having the highest exam result.

The CISI has named the replacement for its global director of learning role.

The Chartered Insurance Institute is using major transport hubs to promote Chartered status to Financial Planners, including a new campaign on the London Underground.