FSA targets i-Pod generation

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Unlike Apple Computer boss Steve Jobs, FSA chief executive John Tiner does not wear black turtleneck shirts, but like Jobs he is interested in the nation's youth, according to comments at the From i-Pods to Isas Young Adults Financial Capability Showcase Event.

Refering to projects initiated by the likes of Tower Hamlets council and urban charity Fairbridge, Tiner said he is pleased with the work conducted over the past two years in working towards a national strategy on financial capability for youth, but believes “the hard work is ahead of us”. He says motivation in the industry to tackle the issue of financial capability has proved good in the past two years since the initiative was launched and “we’ve experienced no pushback from any quarter.” Other examples of projects initiated, and outlined at the Showcase, include Young Scot Info Lin...

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