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President's Message - March 2019
Mon 25 Mar. 2019
Hello to all. Here we are in March and into Spring already. However, it feels decidedly chilly to me having just returned from two weeks working in Mumbai. However, I gather that I entirely missed the worst of the poor weather and it’s much better now! It is great to see the bulbs coming up and the buds on the trees, driving the general feeling of re-awakening and growth.
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President's Message - February 2019
Mon 25 Feb. 2019
What a difference a year makes. This time last year I was working in a hot and sultry Mumbai whilst at home it was cold and windy as the U.K braced itself for the “Beast from the East”. Here in 2019, I am not travelling to Mumbai until mid-March and whilst writing this message, it is bright and sunny and unseasonably warm here in Suffolk.
Read moreYour local institute needs you! (To get down to its AGM, that is…)
Fri 22 Feb. 2019
Did you know that there are 56 local institutes across the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands? Every one is different, but we share a common goal: to sustain, enhance and advance the careers of CII and Personal Finance Society members.
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President's Message - January 2019
Tue 22 Jan. 2019
It already seems rather late to say Happy New Year but, as this is the first Presidents message of 2019, I would like to wish all members and their families a happy, safe and successful year.
Read moreVulnerable Customers
Tue 22 Jan. 2019
We had a full house on Tuesday 22nd January when members of our institute turned out in full force at our Colchester venue to attend our 'Vulnerable Customers' lunchtime lecture. Alan’s talk was extremely engaging, explaining who might be considered a vulnerable person and providing ideas and guidance for ways to ensure they are treated equally and fairly. There was some insight as to what we might expect for the future and we all left with a feeling that we need to act now to be prepared! The slides from the event are attached here.
Read moreGordon Warren 2018 Nomination Time!!!!
Mon 14 Jan. 2019
The Gordon Warren Young Achiever of the Year Award is presented to a young person in the local area that who has made the greatest strides forward in their career through outstanding Professional Development. Please see the Local Awards section under 'About Us' to find the nomination form for 2018.
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