Story by: Teresa Sayers, Financial Adviser
It would be nice if the next generation of leaders had the right kind of maths.
Changes to the ifs School of Finance level 4 diploma for financial advisers have been officially approved by Ofqual, the exams regulator.
A report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has called for a move away from a command and control approach to management to one that offers a greater participative style.
A seminar aimed at promoting networking skills will be led by Morgan Chambers, founder of The Business of Leadership.
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A number of regional study groups preparing advisers to take the Diploma in Financial Planning exams have been rolled out by The Personal Finance Society.
The third annual conference headed by the Securities & Investment Institute is set to take place in London.
The government has launched a new brokerage service which aims to encourage employers to develop a highly skilled and qualified workforce.
The Financial Services Skills Council has launched a review of the existing National Occupational Standards for Providing Financial Advice, to ensure they remain topical and up-to-date.
The former chief executive of a leading high street bank has launched a scathing attack on non-executive directors who he claimed do not understand the banking industry.
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