SJP launches military network to support armed forces personnel

Signed Armed Forces Covenant

Jenna Brown
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St. James’s Place has set up a military network to support armed forces personnel who want to transition their career into financial services and the wider armed forces community.

The network is part of the wealth manager's commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, which it signed in October, to support the armed forces community and ensure they are not disadvantaged in society. SJP's Military Network already has more than 100 ex-military personnel and reservists, cadet instructors and spouses across SJP. It said its initial work would include hosting insight days and events, as well as establishing a dedicated LinkedIn page to facilitate collaboration. SJP director of operations for the managing director Andy Mallows said: "We're delighted to have signed the Ar...

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