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Our Content Review Process
At BankingTimes, every article is carefully reviewed by financial professionals and experienced editors. Our goal is to give you clear, accurate, and up-to-date information you can rely on, especially when planning for retirement.
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Last Reviewed: Aug 2025
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Editorial Process & Accuracy
Editorial Guidelines – How we ensure clarity, accuracy, and fairness in everything we publish.
Fact Checking Policy – Every article is verified for accuracy before it goes live.
Content Review Process – Our expert-led review system that ensures reliability.
Update Policy – We regularly review and refresh our articles to keep them current.
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How We Make Money – How we fund the site without compromising trust.
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Accessibility Commitment – We aim to make our content easy to read and accessible to all.
Helping You Make Confident Financial Decisions
Our review process is designed to make sure every fact is correct and every sentence is clear.
Reviewed by financial professionals.
Verified with trusted UK sources.
Written in Plain English.
Regularly reviewed and updated.
From First Draft to Final Review
Every article published on BankingTimes undergoes a rigorous editorial review process to ensure it meets the highest standards for accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
Here’s how we maintain our commitment to you:
Step 1: Written by Specialists
Our content begins with experienced writers who specialize in retirement planning, SIPPs, equity release, and related financial topics.
Each writer brings practical knowledge of the UK finance industry, ensuring expert-level expertise in every article.
This solid foundation sets the stage for clear, reliable information tailored to our audience’s needs.
Step 2: Reviewed by Experts
Before publication, content undergoes a thorough review by a qualified financial professional, such as a certified financial planner.
These professionals have over 10 years of experience, ensuring the information is accurate and relevant.
This step guarantees the content complies with the latest financial regulations and market conditions.
Step 3: Clarity and Readability
After expert review, we ensure content is tested for clarity and readability, making complex topics easy to understand.
We use a Plain English approach and minimize jargon while providing clear explanations for any necessary terms.
This ensures the content is accessible, especially for older readers, making it easy to navigate.
Step 4: Regularly Updated
As financial markets and regulations evolve, we regularly update content to stay accurate and relevant.
Articles are revisited annually, with high-priority content reviewed more frequently to reflect recent changes.
This ensures the information remains aligned with current financial practices and regulations.
Step 5: Published with Integrity
No article is published without passing through our rigorous editorial process, ensuring it meets all quality standards and adheres to our strict guidelines.
Each piece is carefully reviewed to ensure it upholds the highest editorial and ethical standards, providing trustworthy, impartial advice.
This thorough process guarantees that readers receive the most accurate, reliable, and unbiased financial information every time, empowering them to make informed decisions with confidence.
📢 All content changes, product details, and financial statements are reviewed under our internal compliance framework, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and alignment with FCA communication standards.
Meet Our Contributors
Our content is created and reviewed by a small, trusted team of UK-based writers, editors, and financial experts. Each one brings years of experience to help you make confident decisions about your money.
Katherine Read
Bert Hofhuis
Paul Sawyer
How Often We Review Our Articles
We regularly revisit and update our content to reflect the latest guidance, market changes, and financial regulations. This helps ensure the advice you read today is still reliable tomorrow.
Reviewed at Least Once a Year
Every article on BankingTimes is scheduled for a full content review at least once every 12 months to keep it accurate and relevant.
Important Pages Reviewed More Often
Pages covering high-traffic or time-sensitive topics, like changes in pension rules or interest rates, are reviewed more frequently.
Monitored for Key Updates
We stay alert to major financial or regulatory changes and update content promptly when needed, so you’re never left behind.
Our Editorial Independence Promise
At BankingTimes, editorial integrity comes first. Our writers and reviewers work independently of any commercial influence, so the information you read is based on facts, not financial incentives.
Our recommendations, comparisons, and guides are written to help you make informed decisions, not influenced by payments, commissions, or partnerships.
We Write in Plain English
Finance can be complicated, but our content isn’t. We aim to explain complex topics in a way that’s clear, straightforward, and free from unnecessary jargon.
Plain English Promise: Every article is reviewed for clarity so it’s easy to follow, even without a financial background.
Accessibility Matters: We design our site to be readable and usable for everyone, including those using screen readers or larger text.
No Jargon or Confusion: If we use technical terms, we explain them in plain language right away.
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We aim to resolve it within 48 hours and update the page accordingly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most common questions we get about our editorial process and content standards.
How Often Is Your Content Updated?
We aim to review every article at least once a year, with more frequent updates for important or time-sensitive topics.
Who Reviews Your Financial Content?
Our content is reviewed by qualified financial professionals, including contributors with real-world experience in pensions, SIPPs, and equity release.
Are Your Articles Free From Advertising Bias?
Yes. Our editorial team works independently from our commercial team, and all recommendations are based on merit, not payment.
What If I Find an Error or Outdated Information?
You can report it using our Report an Error page. We take feedback seriously and aim to review submissions within a few working days.
Do You Use Affiliate Links or Sponsored Content?
Some pages include affiliate links, which help support the site. These are always disclosed clearly, and never influence our editorial decisions.
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