Financial World is our quarterly digital magazine, published in association with the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI). Available to members and subscribers, it brings together thought-provoking research and commentary on the UK and international financial services sector and the wider economy.
Digital and audio
The digital edition of Financial World is set up to be easy to access on both desktop and mobile, with lots of links to background articles and papers. It also has an audio version.
With the audio version, you can relax and listen to Financial World articles at any time, in any place that suits you – while going for a walk, preparing dinner, or with your eyes closed after a long day.
We hope you enjoy reading – and listening to – Financial World.
In the latest issue
Apart from the potential for full-scale war in Europe, the matters currently concentrating the minds of policy makers and economists are inflation and the gloomy prospect of stagflation. Inflation – its causes and possible impact – is the cover topic of this issue of Financial World.
Read the latest edition of Financial WorldUnsentimental education
Alex Fraser, the outgoing Chief Executive of LIBF, looks back at the major decisions he has made over the past nine years and explains why LIBF is set to remain a force in democratising access to education
Read moreThe need to believe in unicorns
Andy Davis explains why the UK could become a technology innovation powerhouse, despite the formidable lead of the US and China, if the will and ambition are really there
Read moreLosing out in the generation game
Richard Northedge explains why Generation X are the ones most likely to find themselves in need of equity-release products to fund their retirement though such schemes come with risks
Read moreBack to the future
Dominic Broom explores how recent legislation and cutting-edge technology are breathing new life into old-style financial instruments and enabling a rapid evolution of trade and supply chain finance
Read moreSubscribing to Financial World
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