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Sustainable trade finance will be a cornerstone of reaching net zero. Our new Sustainability in Trade and Trade Finance programme, with Coastline, is helping bank staff get up to speed.

As well as Halloween, Sunday is the first day of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26. With this focus on sustainability, Richard Cooper argues there's never been a better time to talk to clients about 'environmental, social and corporate governance' (ESG) in pensions and investments.

There are many designations in financial advice, signifying different levels of experience and professionalism. But what are the benefits of each? And what do you need to attain them?

If you're analytical and problem solving, a bit of a sceptic and enjoy working with people, a career in operational risk could suit you. This page covers all you need to know about working in operational risk, including skills and qualifications.

If you’re interested in the world of investments and personal finance – and you enjoy gathering and analysing information and writing reports – a career in paraplanning could be right for you. This page covers all you need to know about becoming and working as a paraplanner, including skills and qualifications.

Every area of the finance sector is rapidly evolving – offering more opportunities to progress and learn. But how can you plan effective professional development? And what should you consider? Gordon Reid sets out his three-step plan.

If you like problem-solving and working in a team – and you have an eye for detail and can work under pressure – you may be suited to a career in credit risk. This page covers all you need to know about working in credit and credit risk, including skills and qualifications.

The government is changing how the NHS and social care is funded. Gerry Brown outlines the proposals and sets out what they’ll mean for tax, trusts and retirement planning.

In this article Anthony Wright takes a look at what how you can make an entrance into business banking. Touching on the skills in demand and the qualifications that will support your journey.