IFS

The introduction of financial education into schools and colleges has raised the suggestion a career path to financial advice is emerging, which could give the sector "new blood" and boost its image as a profession.

Wayne Gibbs, head of mortgages at Origen, says all mortgage intermediaries should now start looking beyond the minimum qualifications required to take part in the regulated market as part of industry-wide attempts to boost skillsets and consumer confidence....

The Institute of Financial Services is to offer mortgage advisers the chance to maintain competence online.

The Institute of Financial Services has plans to integrate the ProShare financial programme into two of its existing education structures after acquiring the service for the professional body.

The Institute of Financial Services is claiming a fastest start in the race to put in place mortgage and investment advice qualifications that meet approval from the Financial Services Skills Council and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.