In the press: Mortgage Advice Bureau Network Partner Scotland receives award for its training programme

by Stuart TuckerNov 23, 2018Alumni news

Mortgage Advice Bureau Network Partner Scotland has been awarded the Princess Royal Training Award 2018 for its training accreditation programme, becoming the only mortgage company to receive the award this year.

The award honours employers who have created outstanding training and skills development programmes which have resulted in exceptional commercial benefits.

It was presented during a ceremony at St James’ Palace, London on 31 October 2018.

Darren Polson, the company’s senior training and performance manager, said: “Our business is about people.

“This is one of our fundamental beliefs and it’s reflected in our approach to the training, development and investment in our people, so we are thrilled to receive this recognition of our Adviser Induction Programme.”

Read the full article on the Mortgage Introducer website: https://www.mortgageintroducer.com/mortgage-advice-bureau-network-partner-scotland-receives-award-training-programme/

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