The London Institute of Banking & Finance has launched a new qualification for advising on protection products, the Certificate in Protection.

Membership of the CISI, the professional body for UK-based Certified Financial Planners, has risen by 18% in the UAE as more local professionals seek internationally-recognised qualifications.

I remember the first exam I passed towards achieving Chartered status, R02 Investment Principles and Risk, February 2014. Five years later and I’ve finally achieved Chartered status – something which feels like it has taken forever.

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