Studying for success: Preserving knowledge in financial services

Five tips for full-time workers studying in their spare time

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Compliance consultant Niall Metcalfe has just gained Level 4 status while working full-time. Here he shares his top tips for balancing study with work and why it is important to preserve knowledge in financial services

Financial services has long struggled with an ageing workforce and a difficulty in attracting the younger generation into employment in the same way as other professions. The ageing demographic of the most experienced individuals within the financial services sector, combined with an ever-increasing life expectancy, has made it as important as ever that the next generation is encouraged to begin roles, ensuring that there remain sufficient numbers to replace those who are looking to retire. Threesixty is mindful of supporting the development and growth of both current and incoming tea...

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