The CISI, the professional body for Certified Financial Planners, has launched an award in memory of the ‘godfather’ of Financial Planning, Paul Etheridge.

John Stevenson, managing director of Manchester-based Pareto Financial Planning, has been recognised for his support of cancer charities with an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.

XPS Administration, part of XPS Pensions Group, has been awarded silver level accreditation by Investors in People the international standard for people management.

Financial Planning firm LEBC has won a prestigious professional award.