A key figure behind plans for a new Paraplanning standard says it has been frustrating to hear people simply dismissing it as a bad idea and called for them to “step outside the default mindset”.

The debate about introducing a new professional Paraplanning standard is intensifying as a leading Paraplanner has stepped forward to defend the proposal.

The CISI told Financial Planning Today this week it was due to hold further talks with counterparts at the CII over moves to develop a Paraplanning standard.

The CISI will consider extending its offer of CPD hours for the Paraplanners Powwow to more events linked to the movement.

The CISI and CII are due to hold talks this week over proposals for developing a Paraplanning standard.

The ‘guru speaker’ at the national Paraplanners Powwow will be Rory Percival, the FCA technical specialist, who revealed on Friday he is leaving the regulator.

Many Paraplanners are report writers “regurgitating information provided to them” because they don’t get given the chance to fulfil their remit, the founder of a new Paraplanning firm believes.

The founder of a new Paraplanning firm has laid out her aspirations to build a successful, trusted service and expressed her admiration for Virgin and Uber.

About 330 people applied to become a Financial Planning trainee on a company apprentice scheme, Financial Planning Today has been told.

The Financial Planning Today survey, which offers a chance to win one of five £30 Amazon gift certificates, has been extended but closes later today.