Allowing the new pensions guidance service to be delivered by people who are not regulated advisers has been labelled as akin to replacing GPs with St John's Ambulance volunteers.

The IFP has been holding talks with the FCA over its proposals to significantly boost consumer trust through better awareness and management of conflicts of interest.

Bristol-based discretionary fund manager Parmenion has announced a tie up with Weston-super-Mare based Five Ways Financial Planning.

The FCA has announced that financial advisers will have to pay less than originally proposed for funding the new pensions guidance service.

A documentary produced by a Financial Planner is set for a double screening as part of Financial Planning Week.

Another key date in the Institute of Financial Planning calendar is under a fortnight away.

Another key date in the Institute of Financial Planning calendar is set to get underway on Monday.

Fines and compensation for misconduct by banks relating to investment advice and pensions totalled more than £1billion over the last 14 years.

The Pensions Minister has suggested the new guidance service could offer more than just a one off session.

All new and existing members of the Inspiring Advisers programme will be offered free membership of the IFP for 12 months under a new agreement.