Julian Hince: Why now could be a great time to get a financial advice qualification

More demand at adviser school

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If you find yourself with a bit more time than usual during the current pandemic, writes Julian Hince, it could be the perfect opportunity to gain more qualifications and upskill...

One of the few positives that has come out of this pandemic is that many of us suddenly have an abundance of time. Whether that time has come from no longer having to do a daily commute to the office or because work has slowed, it's meant that there has been a proliferation of people taking up new hobbies or adding new strings to their bow. As part of this trend the Financial Adviser School have seen a surge in interest from those wishing to start a new career or gain extra qualifications, which might have been on the to-do list for years. With all this new found time, now seems like ...

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