Insights

Mitigating climate change has become a key issue in the financial world, as banks continue to bolster their ESG credentials. However, the protection of biodiversity is also fast becoming one of the most significant concerns when it comes to sustainable finance.

On 3 August 2023 the Bank of England raised the base rate from 5% to 5.25% – its highest level in 15 years. The increase is intended to reduce the UK's annual inflation rate, which sits at 7.9% – well above the target rate of 2%.

A-level results day is finally here! If you’ve just received your results, you might be wondering what to do next. We take a look at some of the options available if you didn’t get the results you expected or simply want to consider other study paths.

University is an exciting new chapter of your life, but things won’t always go according to plan. For various reasons, many students can find themselves going through UCAS clearing – a process that gives you a second chance at securing a place in university.

With A-Level results day looming, lots of young people will be making decisions on their next step – going to university or college. But as living costs continue to rise, some may worry that going away to university is financially out of reach. Could online degrees offer a solution?

Retrofitting your home is a transformative process that involves making targeted upgrades and improvements to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. As the world becomes increasingly conscious of environmental impact and rising energy costs, retrofitting has gained popularity as a cost-effective and responsible way to improve living standards while reducing our carbon footprint.

How far can technology go in preventing trade-based crime? Delegates at this year’s Annual Trade Finance Compliance Conference discussed several innovations and how they can be used by anti-money laundering (AML) teams to combat trade finance fraud, as well some of the challenges they present.

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