NMBA launches financial education programme for teenagers

The programme will be delivered by financial advisers who have contacts at local schools, colleges and youth groups. The launch follows research undertaken by NMBA last year that found the vast majority (97%) of advisers would be interested in becoming involved in financial education in schools. Nearly 200 advisers have registered to take part so far. The programme, which is sponsored by BMO Global Asset Management, Brand Financial Training, M&G, Vanguard and Zurich, provides resources for education, such as ways to make contact with schools and key information for use when presenting...