Scope and purpose
This policy sets expectations for Credivant’s financial news, explainers and analysis. Our aim is to help readers understand a development, the evidence behind it and the uncertainty that remains. It is a standard for editorial work, not a claim that every published article is free from error.
Sources and verification
Material factual claims should be checked against reliable evidence. Primary sources such as exchange filings, company disclosures, regulator notices, government data and original research are preferred. Secondary reporting should be attributed when used. A company statement is a claim from that company, not independent verification of its predictions.
Context and clear distinctions
Reporting should distinguish confirmed facts from estimates, opinion and forward-looking statements. Headlines should accurately reflect the article. Figures should identify relevant periods, units and assumptions, and comparisons should use a consistent basis. Uncertainty and important qualifications belong in the story.
Bylines and responsibility
A named byline identifies the credited author. A desk byline identifies publication-level credit rather than an individual specialist. A byline does not by itself establish financial qualifications. Tools, including automated assistance, do not replace responsibility for checking sources, calculations and the final text.
Corrections and updates
Readers can flag a factual error using the contact page, including a page URL and supporting evidence. Our correction standard is to assess the claim, correct confirmed material errors and explain substantive corrections on the affected article. New developments should be distinguished from corrections. Minor spelling or formatting changes need not receive a correction note.
Commercial independence and conflicts
Editorial conclusions should not be sold to advertisers. Paid placements should be clearly labelled, and relevant affiliate relationships should be disclosed near the content or link. Material conflicts relevant to a story should be disclosed. Advertisements and calculator outputs must not imply a guaranteed financial return.
Originality and respect for rights
Writing should add original explanation, context or analysis rather than reproduce another publisher’s work. Quotations and source material should be accurately attributed, and images should be used with an appropriate rights basis. Unverified accusations, fabricated quotations and invented credentials have no place in coverage.