Adviser frustration after LIBF emails SJP opportunities to course trainee

'Investigating our systems'

Hannah Godfrey
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The London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF) has contacted a young adviser about opportunities at St James's Place, despite his current employer, Postcard Planning, paying to put him through his level 4 qualification with the body.

The professional body sent an email to the adviser, which the LIBF claimed was sent in error, and can be seen in full at the bottom of this article. It read: "Now that you're qualified, or soon to qualify, you may be looking to the future and deciding which path to take. "St James's Place Wealth Management is the largest wealth management company in the UK, with 3,594 qualified advisers and £95.6bn funds under management. They are looking for high quality, talented individuals to take the next steps in their advice career with the backing of a FTSE 100 company." It then directed th...

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