Insights

If you’ve just received your A Level results, you might be wondering what your next steps should be. Why not consider a career in banking and finance? It’s exciting, challenging and varied and there are many different pathways into it.

You may be an experienced mortgage adviser, but – with inflation and the cost of living continuing to rise – today’s mortgage market presents new challenges. Gordon Reid looks at the issues, how they impact advisers and how you can prepare yourself for what’s ahead.

Flowe is a carbon neutral payments startup. Ouida Taaffe finds out how they make a profit and embed ESG into their operations.

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.