Editorial Policy
Investment Banking publishes sourced finance explainers, case studies, and commentary. These standards describe how posts should use evidence, distinguish opinion, and handle corrections.
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions should be based on evidence and reader value. Payment, gifts, sponsorship, or access must not determine a post’s conclusions. Any commercial relationship relevant to a post should be disclosed where readers encounter it.
Accuracy and Verification
Posts should identify the sources for factual claims and distinguish company statements, allegations, forecasts, and established findings. The revised archive uses desk research and AI-assisted editing. Its source links do not imply independent interviews or outreach to the people discussed.
Fairness and Balance
Represent relevant disagreements fairly and assess claims by the strength of their evidence. Equal space is not required for claims with unequal support.
Transparency
Readers should be able to see the basis of a post. These are the blog’s standards:
- Distinguish case studies, explainers, analysis, and opinion.
- Use contributor credits that accurately reflect responsibility for a post.
- Identify material AI assistance and keep source-based claims open to inspection.
- Label sponsored posts, paid placements, and affiliate relationships clearly.
Disclosure and Labeling
Disclose relationships that could affect how a reader evaluates a post. Sponsored material, paid placements, and affiliate links should carry a clear disclosure close to the relevant content.
Ethical Standards
No undisclosed conflicts of interest
Contributors should disclose relevant personal, professional, and financial relationships before publication.
No hidden sponsored content
Paid or sponsored material should be clearly labeled so readers can identify its commercial purpose.
Respect for privacy
Include personal information only where it helps readers understand a matter of public interest. Avoid unnecessary identifying or graphic details.
Reader Feedback and Accountability
Send corrections, source suggestions, or concerns to editorial@investment-banking.org. Include the post URL, the specific point at issue, and any supporting record.