The latest news and updates from the financial services industry and the Academy, along with blog posts on topics such as personal development and changing careers.

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Running over Tower Bridge London
The London Marathon isn’t just about running 26.2 miles. It’s about resilience,…
28 Apr 2025
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Everyone’s career journey is different, but there is often one corresponding similarity…
22 Apr 2025
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1/3 of UK workers are considering a career change in the next 12 months. It’s all too…
17 Apr 2025
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For many, transitioning to a career as a financial adviser has been life-changing,…
24 Mar 2025
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For many professionals in financial services, the industry’s unpredictability is a source…
14 Feb 2025
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In honour of Valentines Day, take a moment to reflect on your relationship with your…
13 Feb 2025
Exam
In the UK, you need a Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Advice to practice as a…
10 Feb 2025
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Achieving your Diploma in Regulated Financial Advice (DipPFS) or an equivalent…
7 Feb 2025
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Lara Plaxton spent over two decades working in HR before founding GotDis, a platform…
27 Jan 2025
Lemon sinking
Listen up! Letting go; we all know it’s easier said than done. But here’s why you might…
20 Jan 2025
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Thanks to improvements in medicine, healthcare, food availability and quality – people in…
13 Jan 2025
Tools
We’ve all heard the saying ‘Do a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in…
10 Jan 2025