Industry-wide universities programme needed to boost diversity and trust

James Phillips
clock • 2 min read

The industry needs to come together to develop a financial education programme for university students to encourage more to enter the industry, thereby also building trust, Gina Miller has said.

The long years of the financial services enduring a "tainted brand" requires more proactive engagement and humbleness to rebuild the sector's reputation, SCM Direct's co-founder argued. One way ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Pensions

Become a Professional Pensions Lite Member today

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our two daily news alerts
  • Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders

Are you a trustee, investment consultant or in-house pension and benefit scheme professional? You can apply for full complimentary access here

Join now

 

Already a Professional Pensions
member?

Login

James Phillips
Author spotlight

James Phillips

Professional Pensions journalist from 2016-2022

More on Industry

AI, advice and accountability: How trustees can protect members in a digital age

AI, advice and accountability: How trustees can protect members in a digital age

Girish Menezes looks at the rise of AI in member decision making

Girish Menezes
clock 28 May 2026 • 4 min read
'Pivotal year' expected for superfund market as more providers set to enter

'Pivotal year' expected for superfund market as more providers set to enter

LCP said it expects any new providers will look at run-on models and value-sharing mechanisms

Holly Roach
clock 28 May 2026 • 1 min read
LGPS employers see 'major easing' in contribution rates

LGPS employers see 'major easing' in contribution rates

Pensions UK analysis shows costs fell ‘sharply’ between 2022 and 2025

Holly Roach
clock 27 May 2026 • 1 min read
Trustpilot