Progeny expands academy to offer law and tax training

The academy, which was designed to provide a structured path for junior team members to become financial advisers, will help trainees gain a broader education in professional services, through secondments with its private corporate legal teams and tax department. Since its launch in 2019, ten advisers have enrolled with the academy. Progeny training and competence manager Gemma Schofield said: "The academy allows trainee advisers to develop a deeper understanding of how the financial planning profession works, helping them to understand regulatory requirements while providing exposure to...