If there is one 'engine' which has transformed the financial advice profession over the past 10 years it is the professional bodies. The 30th anniversary celebrations this week for the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment reminded me of the incredible transformation of the sector in recent years and how much of that is due to the professional bodies.

The long-serving CEO of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), Simon Culhane Chartered FCSI, will step down in September after 18 years in the role.

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment has awarded six Honorary Fellowships for 2021, one of its highest honours for members.

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.