I have not long ago graduated with the law grade as well as i have the quite authorised background. now the authorised partner in practice as well as litigation. we have not long ago had the 2wk temporay on all sides as the banking paralegal. i however have no knowledge in banking/finance.

Unfortunately in my experience, its not what you know – its who you know!
So get networking!
Seek advice from the professional bodies concerned; such as: http://www.ifa.org.uk/ or http://www.fsa.gov.uk/Pages/about/index.shtml. In particular, learn about the rules first then once you have that string to your bow you will probably be able answer to your own question