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Financial World

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.

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Unsentimental 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

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The 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

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Losing 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

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Back 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

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Subscribing to Financial World

Subscription to Financial World is included with membership, and includes access to both the digital and audio versions.

Find out more about membership of LIBF.

Access the Financial World archive

Subscribers can access a searchable archive of FW articles or download complete back issues. You will need to login to your LIBF account to access these.


Access the archive (link to MyLIBF)

Contact us about our professional qualifications

If you have any questions about our professional qualifications in finance and banking, please contact our customer services team.


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