Financial services: the choice of a new generation

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Establishing a graduate scheme is key to future-proofing the financial services industry, writes James Thomson, chief technology officer at Avelo.

Financial services fulfils a critical role in helping people find effective ways to manage their money so they are in a position to put a roof over their heads, protect their family or ensure an adequate income post-retirement. Widely viewed as being largely made up of experienced practitioners, the financial services profession is dominated by experts that will take their wealth of knowledge and experience with them when they choose to leave the industry. Action is needed to avoid skills shortage, ensure succession and safeguard the business for the future. Financial services needs t...

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