When a profession celebrates widening access, it must also ask a harder question: access to what? This week, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and Personal Finance Society (PFS) announced that over 6,600 young people have taken part in their virtual work experience programmes since 2023. The story is being framed as a success: Diverse participation … Continue reading Are We Educating the Next Generation — or Recruiting Them Into a Broken System?
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💉 “New Blood” or Old Habits? Why a £1 Million Recruitment Drive Risks Solving Yesterday’s Problem
Steve ConleyDecember 15, 2025 The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has recently announced that more than 400 people have expressed interest in its new Pathway to the Profession initiative — a £1 million recruitment campaign designed to attract and nurture new entrants into financial planning. On the surface, this is welcome news. A profession that genuinely … Continue reading 💉 “New Blood” or Old Habits? Why a £1 Million Recruitment Drive Risks Solving Yesterday’s Problem
Balancing the Rhetoric: The Reality Behind Financial Adviser Recruitment
When financial advice giants recruit fresh talent, they present a polished, alluring image of the industry. However, behind the glossy brochures and motivational career talks, the reality often paints a more nuanced picture. This article seeks to balance their claims with a fair and clear explanation of what aspiring advisers should consider before stepping into … Continue reading Balancing the Rhetoric: The Reality Behind Financial Adviser Recruitment
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