Collaboration between different elements of the financial advice sector can be a powerful approach when seeking to attract young talent into the profession, according to Alistair Ellen.
The FP Wealth Management (FPWM) director offered the view in relation to the firm's involvement in the ‘Future of Advice' undergraduate financial services student placement scheme. Alongside Bournemouth University, the Personal Finance Society (PFS) and Simplify Consulting, the collaborative project looks to create a sustainable, repeatable and scalable framework for placements. "The university has the students looking for placements; the PFS has the professional background, giving the scheme kudos and substance; Simplify has the structure and the ability to manage this type of proje...
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