The Chartered Insurance Institute board has shelved, at least temporarily, any plans to deregister its Chartered Financial Planner-body, the Personal Finance Society, until the results of a major review are known next year.

In this exclusive Q&A Sian Fisher, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute, answers some key questions from Financial Planning Today Editor Kevin O'Donnell on the future of the organisation, its Personal Finance Society arm, and plans to consult with members on the direction of the 125,000 member professional body.

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has released details of a widespread membership consultation and engagement initiative on its membership offering, including consulting on the relationship the body has with its Personal Finance Society (PFS) arm.

The median gender pay and pension gaps at the Chartered Insurance Institute have narrowed in the last 12 months, the financial professional body has reported.