Insights

If your in customer services, how can you support customers who find themselves in financial distress? Interest rate rises, out of control inflation, supply chain disruption and an all-round increase in the cost of living are creating financial hardship – particularly among borrowers.

Jimmy White was highly commended, in the 18-19 age group in this year’s Young Financial Journalist competition. His article explores the benefits and downsides of cryptocurrencies.

Demand guarantees and standby letters of credit are an important area of trade finance. We answer five questions that people regularly ask about Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) – from registering to progressing your career.

In the winning essay of the 18-19 age group in our Young Financial Journalist competition, Linus Barnett looks at the pros and cons of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes.

In the winning essay of the 16-17 age group in our Young Financial Journalist competition, Leo Smith looks at the impact and consequences of a cashless society.

If you’re already CeMAP qualified and looking to advance your mortgage advice career, you might consider adding equity release to your skillset. Gordon Reid looks at what’s happening in the market and how you can qualify to advise in equity release.

Elizabeth Murphy was highly commended, in the 16-17 age group in this year’s Young Financial Journalist competition. Her article explores the impact of social media influencers on financial education.

Oliver Karlsson was highly commended, in the 14-15 age group in this year’s Young Financial Journalist competition. His article explores the benefits and downsides of digitalising money.

In the winning essay of the 14-15 age group in our Young Financial Journalist competition, Zaki Mustafa looks at the impact of technology on money and the risks that come with it.