Advisers want to attain higher qualifications - CII

About 800 advisers responded to the CII Group and Ernst & Young survey, which revealed more than two-thirds believe a better qualified adviser delivers higher quality advice. Nearly 80% think it should be mandatory for advisers to be a member of a professional body, while more than 66% have a desire to take up further qualifications, with over 40% aiming to gain the Chartered Financial Planner title. About half the advisers expect to operate as a Professional Financial Planner, while just over a third expect to operate as a General Financial Adviser. On customer agreed remuneration, half...