Headlinemoney Masterclass

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• Connect with industry experts & join sector reviews at our specialist training event

• Get to know spokespeople & PRs from a variety of organisations in-person

• Stay informed of current challenges and upcoming issues in round-ups of core sectors

Our next specialist Masterclass for money writers will be held on Wednesday 16 September 2026, in London.

The Masterclass is a FREE event, created to support financial journalists' expertise and mastery of key areas.

In a collection of informative one hour sessions, industry experts will give overviews of their sector, followed by Q&As.

Book your place now to meet and hear from spokespeople from companies including Experian, Nucleus, Vanguard and Yorkshire Building Society.

• FREE, one-day crash-course for journalists covering key financial areas
• Sector overviews provide a great introduction or topic refresher
• Sessions delivered by experts from leading financial organisations

Why attend?

• Access to industry experts and their unique insight
• In-person event for meeting and hearing from spokespeople from a variety of companies
• Open to money writers (staff and freelance, B2B and Consumer) of all levels of experience
• Great resource for those looking to update their knowledge or keen to start covering new beats
• Opportunity to discover upcoming issues and explore new story angles

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Sessions

From Intention to Action: helping savers become investors - James Norton, Head of Retirement & Investments, Vanguard UK

Millions of UK savers say they plan to start investing in the next few years, signaling that the UK may be at a tipping point in its investing journey. This session will explore what's driving that shift, the barriers still holding people back, and four principles that can help turn good intentions into long-term investment success. We'll discuss the importance of confidence, behaviour and staying focused on what investors can control, whatever the market environment.

Ongoing change for pensions and retirement - Andrew Tully, Technical Services Director, Nucleus Financial

An overview of the topical issues around pensions and retirement income, including changes likely to be introduced over the next year or two and potential change in the forthcoming Budget.

Credit Scores: What Everyone Should Know - John Webb, Head of Consumer Affairs, Experian

A credit score overview session – helping journalists understand what they mean, how they’re used and how to improve. The session will also cover lending decisions, public education and Experian support.

Mortgages 101: how the market really works and what journalists need to know - Tom Simpson, Managing Director of Homes, Yorkshire Building Society

This session will cover what journalists most need to understand and how developments in the market translate into the experience of different customers. The session will cover how the mortgage market fits together; how mortgage pricing really works, how lenders make decisions, and what the current market means for customers.

Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Venue:  America Square Conference Centre, London EC3
Time: 8:45am - 2:45pm (tbc)
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If you have any questions, please contact Claire Beard at claire.desilva@headlinemoney.co.uk