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The Institute of Bankers was established in 1879 and introduced standardised training for apprentice bankers. Members of HSBC's staff were expected to attend evening classes and pass Part One of their banking exams before they were sent out from London to their first posting.

The Institute of Bankers was established in 1879 and introduced standardised training for apprentice bankers. Members of HSBC's staff were expected to attend evening classes and pass Part One of their banking exams before they were sent out from London to their first posting.