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Ethics and Standards

No referral fees, no commission

Public Scope does not earn money from financial product referrals or affiliate links. Our journalists do not benefit financially from the products they cover. This is fundamental to the independence of our coverage.

Conflicts of interest

Journalists declare any personal financial interest in subjects they cover — holdings in companies we report on, products we review. Confirmed conflicts result in reassignment.

Press hospitality

We do not accept gifts or hospitality from financial institutions, fund managers, lenders or insurers we cover.

Source protection

Confidential sources are protected. This is non-negotiable.

Legal proceedings

We observe the presumption of innocence and are precise in our reporting on regulatory actions, FCA enforcement and court proceedings.

1 August 2026