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A quarter of a century in the City: How the world of work has been transformed

Financial services was very different 25 years ago. But what was it like for those working in it — and how have their jobs changed since?

As Financial News celebrates its 25th anniversary, we look at how work in the City has transformed over the past quarter of a century
As Financial News celebrates its 25th anniversary, we look at how work in the City has transformed over the past quarter of a century Photo: Grundini

As financial services developed over the past 25 years, some of the main changes have been in the day-to-day jobs those in the City do.

As part of our 25th anniversary special, Financial News spoke to five people whose roles either didn’t exist a quarter of a century ago, or whose work has changed vastly during that time. Here are their first-person accounts, which have been edited for length and clarity.

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