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In the myriad of options available to sell an IFA business and various different IFA acquirers – do you know how to value a financial services business? Size of your IFA business? For small firms (i.e. sole traders or partnerships), you will generally be valued on a multiple of recurring income. For larger firms (whereby existing …
What was your dream job growing up? “I was going to open the batting for England!” Up until age of 14 Andy dreamt of opening the batting for his country. He played for his local cricket club which was affiliated to the county side and continues to play in social games. What was …
By Justin Cash 28th March 2019 Two hundred people have now achieved either a diploma in financial planning or certificate in mortgage advice through Quilter’s Financial Adviser School. The firm, formerly run under the Old Mutual brand, says that of the 300 students that have joined the school since it acquired it in 2016, 200 …
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Well done to Jake Hutchings on successfully passing his Level 3 Certificate in Recruitment Practice awarded by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) as part of his apprenticeship to become a Recruitment Consultant. Jake joined the Premier Jobs UK team in July 2018 and has quickly developed his knowledge and skills in financial …
There are 2 main routes you can utilise to obtain your financial planning qualifications to become a Financial Adviser – The London Institute of Banking & Finance and the Chartered Insurance Institute. The London Institute of Banking & Finance (DipFA) The London Institute of Banking & Finance enables you to gain the DipFA qualification which …
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Apprenticeships offer both employees and employers many benefits, not least no debt for apprentices, unlike under graduates choosing university of having the financial burden of student loans which can take years to repay. As such, many employers are now choosing this route over alternatives such as employing university graduates or taking on employees without any …
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Why not get your 2019 off to the best possible start by landing your dream role? You could set yourself up for a great year with hopefully many more to come. Are you tired of your employer failing to deliver on promises? Do you believe your role isn’t fulfilling your needs? Do you feel like …
Here at Premier Jobs UK, 5 of our team have utilised an apprenticeship to aid their learning. Therefore, we have first-hand experience of apprenticeships and the success which they offer. We are going to cover the benefits we found when going through the apprenticeship route. So, what are the benefits of an apprenticeship? Earn …
How to get a promotion in Financial Services Here at Premier Jobs UK we pride ourselves on providing the best service to our candidates, with the goal of being the go-to recruitment agency to use for Top Tips for Career Progression as well as landing your next job. As you can see from the title, …
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This month’s blog is all about the most common mistakes when trying to get a job; which can be the difference of you landing your dream job or them offering it to someone else. Interview punctuality Being punctual and on time to an interview is vital when trying to make that perfect first impression. Being …
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