This week we covered a story which had me puzzled and slightly concerned. It revealed the woeful level of interest among job switchers in a career in financial advice or Paraplanning.

Just 4% of people would consider a career as a financial adviser with a slightly higher percentage - 9% - saying they would consider a career as a Senior Paraplanner.

One hundred girls from 13 Scottish schools and 7 universities will take part in a financial services careers insight day in Edinburgh next month.

More 16 to 18-year-old women are showing an interest in the Financial Planning profession as a career option, according to national Financial Planning firm Progeny.