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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men talking
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
Meeting
We know that the decision to start a business can feel like a frightening one, especially…
2 Jan 2025
Budgeting
Recent changes in the Autumn Budget, including updates to stamp duty and buy-to-let…
6 Nov 2024
Number 7
Behind every successful financial adviser or financial planner sits a unique blend of…
24 Oct 2024
Handshake
The mortgage advisory profession is built on trust, personalised service, and a deep…
22 Oct 2024
Peg map
Acquiring clients can be challenging – it comes down to strategy, and at times, simply…
14 Oct 2024
Stage
At the end of last week (13 September), 180 new Academy graduates became fully-fledged…
16 Sep 2024
Workout trainer
While at first it might seem unusual to put sports coaches and financial advisers…
12 Sep 2024
Leading meeting
How many times have you thought: I can’t do this anymore?   Starting a business…
19 Aug 2024
Stepping stone
Change. It can be daunting, especially when it comes to your career. But as we all know,…
19 Aug 2024
Change direction
It’s all too easy to get caught in the whirlwind of work – the endless deadlines, long…
15 Aug 2024