Money might not make the world go round, but it certainly helps! Thanks to highly sophisticated computer networks, banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions now operate worldwide. Almost all have a graduate training scheme, and an entrepreneurial mind and good communication skills are more important than degree subject.

Financial institutions offer an increasingly wide choice to their customers.

Online services such as managing a bank account or buying insurance are continually developing, which means more overseas customers and opportunities.

As the average age of the UK population grows older, pension schemes are becoming an important growth area.

Find out more about careers in finance and banking.