Insights

Meydia Meydia has completed five of our trade and transaction banking qualifications. She spoke to us about why she chose to do them and what they have meant for her and her career.

Risk has always been a significant factor in banking, but the modern risk landscape is more diverse than ever before, and the digital age has brought new challenges. It has become increasingly important for all banking staff to understand their role in effective risk management.

One of the biggest advantages of the digital age is being able to pursue education remotely, with online degrees presenting a great way to improve your career prospects and further your professional development.

If you are thinking of going to university, you might be wondering what degree to do and where to do it. University is an exciting time but making these decisions can seem challenging. If you are struggling to decide, it might be a good idea to check out your local UCAS events to help you research your options.

Every year sees thousands of divorces and endings of civil partnerships. These can often result in significant financial issues for the separating parties and problems can be exacerbated when there are children involved. Not only has the ongoing ownership of assets to be determined, or split, but maintenance might have to be paid. Assets such as pensions will also need to be considered.

Huan Zhang, who was recently promoted to senior officer at the Head Office of Agricultural Bank of China, talks about the challenges of taking exams alongside a professional role and what LIBF’s trade finance qualifications have meant for her day-to-day career.

Are you thinking about qualifying as a financial adviser? No matter your career background, if you have good communication and organisational skills, and can write up reports, a rewarding career as a financial adviser could be for you. We put together some advice on how you can become a financial adviser, what the job involves, and what sort of education you need.

Deciding what to study at university is an important choice that can be difficult to make. Alfie Taylor is one of our BSc (Hons) Finance, Investment, and Risk graduates. We spoke to him about his role as a risk analyst at JM Finn, what led him to pursue a career in banking and finance, and what advice he would give to those thinking of entering the industry.