Raymond's Return

Hi again dear readers and welcome to the CIOBS midweek blog.

It’s Wednesday again and I do hope you are having a good week wherever you are.

“So what’s happening at Drumsheugh Gardens?” I hear you ask.

Well,I shall tell you.

We are currently planning revision courses in respect of Chartered Banker and related Diplomas.

These will take place during the final quarter of 2008 and dates will be finalised shortly.

Looking towards 2009, it is planned that revision courses will take place throughout the year. This is in response to the new examination format and the publication of these dates will assist students in planning their studies and their final examination date(s).

Dates for 2009 will be advised in due course.

We are also about to send out one of our surveys.

This will be sent to students have enrolled for a new course during the period 1st February 2008 to 30th April 2008.

If you do receive a survey by email from us I would urge you to complete it. This is your chance to voice your opinion!

All replies will be anonymous.

Next Monday and Tuesday brings yet another of our ever so popular revision courses for The RQF Apex 5/H2 examination – Yes, this is the one where there is an opportunity to sit the final examination here at CIOBS HQ on the Tuesday afternoon.

A very warm welcome to all delegates – I look forward to meeting with you all on Monday morning.

Looking ahead, some events for your diary.

Tuesday 27th May 2008:Scottish Banking Forum. Wealth Managers Driving for Success: Become tomorrow’s Elite. Location: Glasgow

Wednesday 28th May 2008: International Chartered Banker Conference. Location: Edinburgh

Please contact Martin Fishman of CIOBS on 0131 473 7789 or email him Martin@ciobs.org.uk if you are interested in attending any of the above.

And finally this week ……….

Yes folks he is back.

Raymond has returned and is looking fit and well and I am sure that he will be up to a bit of blogging very soon.

Welcome back Raymond.

Michael (Our survey said XX)