Financial & Business Services October 2009    Investing in your Success! Companies in Wales within the Financial & Business Services sector continue to benefit from investment and support from the Welsh Assembly Government. This often means companies taking advantage directly from financial assistance towards job creation, skills development, business process improvement, technology and innovation and R&D. Equally, the business environment provides access to the UK's best competitive operational cost base. With support from the Welsh Assembly Government, our Universities are developing and delivering industry-inspired educational programmes which are creating the next generation of business leaders. This eNewsletter aims to provide an insight into some of the latest skills and training developments, industry collaborations and business success stories. Securities Trading Floor launched at Cardiff University Supported by grant funding from the Welsh Assembly Government, the innovative Securities Trading Floor at Cardiff University Business School which employs the latest training technology, is helping students from the University to learn new securities industry skills. Discover how the students are gaining real skills and Thomson Reuters Markets Academy qualifications through the Trading Floor development Wales set to be Islamic Finance UK hub A major new training programme has recently been launched by the Lord Mayor of London to support the latest developments in Islamic Finance. More information on how the Islamic Finance programme is leading the way for this exciting FS area Hugh James expand website services Welsh university to help restore confidence in the banking system Cardiff based Law firm Hugh James has launched a new website aiming to offer it's range of services to the rest of the UK. The website builds on its traditional areas of strength, such as group actions, as well as improving the visibility of its other divisions such as Financial Services. Ranked number 1 in the UK for it's expertise in accountancy, finance and banking, Bangor Business School, part of Bangor University, is offering a suite of three workshops to help the global banking industry steer clear of another financial meltdown. Read more on about this new service offering Read more about how Bangor University plans to educate for the future Admiral delivers record interim dividend Jigsaw create 50 jobs in Wales The Cardiff-headquartered company is continuing to drive impressive revenue and profit growth against the wider malaise in the UK motor insurance industry.   Jigsaw Insurance Marketing is to open a new call centre business in Bridgend creating more than 50 jobs. Read about the impressive profits of Admiral More information about how the Jigsaw expansion is possible Prince of Wales scholarships aim to attract worlds most talented graduates Fibre optic specialist further strengthens North Wales The Prince of Wales Innovation Scholarships programme, run by the University of Wales, aim to attract the world’s most talented graduates to work with Welsh businesses by offering one of the best financially supported PhD packages in the world.   Fibre optic network specialist i3 Group launched its state-of-the-art training and distribution centre in North Wales this summer. More information on the PhD packages and how it will benefit the sector Read how this investment will create 100 jobs Securities Trading Floor launched at Cardiff University Wales set to be Islamic Finance UK hub Hugh James expand website services Welsh university to help restore confidence in the banking system Admiral delivers record interim dividend Jigsaw create 50 jobs in Wales Prince of Wales scholarships aim to attract worlds most talented graduates Fibre optic specialist further strengthens North Wales Know someone who's interested? Forward this email to up to 5 people in one go. The Ryder Cup 2010   Passion for golf ? there's only one place to be in October 2010. The Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales. Why? The best reason in the golfing calendar of course.   The magnificent Ryder Cup A guide to investing in Wales   Prepared by Deloitte ’A guide to investing in Wales’ includes background information on the region, information on taxation and finance.   FREE Download: A guide to investing in Wales Advances Wales   Showcasing the latest news in Science, Technology & Engineering in Welsh industry and academia, and promoting global technology transfer.   FREE Download: Advances Wales − Summer 2009 Future of General Insurance Conference Prepaid Cards Conference       3-4 November 2009 QE2 Centre, London 12-13 November 2009 Rome   Book a meeting Book a meeting Asset Management 09 Conference Welsh Contact Centre & Shared Services Awards       25 November 2009 QE1 Centre, London 11th February 2010 City Hall, Cardiff   Book a meeting Book a meeting     Unsubscribe   You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed via our website.                            You can Unsubscribe instantly. 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