Section 01Mission & Scope

Finonity exists to provide readers with clear, well-sourced, and actionable financial journalism. We cover global equity and bond markets, foreign exchange, commodities, macroeconomic policy, central bank decisions, cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and personal finance — with the aim of helping informed individuals, investors, and professionals understand the forces shaping the global financial landscape.

Our editorial standards are built around four foundational principles:

Section 02Editorial Independence

All editorial decisions at Finonity — including which stories to cover, how to frame them, and what conclusions to draw — are made solely by our editorial team. Our newsroom operates free from political, corporate, and advertiser influence.

Advertising partners, sponsors, and affiliate relationships have no control over content, story placement, tone, or editorial direction. Commercial and editorial operations are structurally separated. Members of our commercial team do not participate in editorial meetings and have no authority over the publication, modification, or suppression of any content.

When Finonity covers companies, products, or services from which we may receive advertising or affiliate revenue, that relationship is disclosed transparently in the article. The existence of such a relationship never influences the substance, angle, or conclusions of our editorial coverage.

Section 03Sources, Accuracy & Verification

Every article published on Finonity is grounded in verifiable information. We prioritise primary sources and authoritative data providers over secondary reporting. Our standard source hierarchy is:

• Official sources — central bank statements, government publications, regulatory filings (SEC, FCA, ESMA, FSA), court documents, and official economic data releases (BLS, Eurostat, national statistics agencies).
• Primary market data — real-time and historical price data from regulated exchanges, licensed data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap), and on-chain analytics platforms (Glassnode, DefiLlama, Dune Analytics).
• Institutional research — reports from established financial institutions, central banks, multilateral organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS), and peer-reviewed academic research.
• Direct reporting — statements obtained directly from company representatives, fund managers, policymakers, or subject-matter experts, with attribution.
• Reputable news organisations — corroboration from established financial news outlets when original verification is not possible, with clear attribution.

Verification Standards

We aim to verify all material facts before publication. Market data, statistics, and quantitative claims are cross-referenced against at least one independent data source. When reporting on unconfirmed information or developing stories, we clearly label the information as unverified, attributed to specific sources, or based on preliminary data.

If a material fact cannot be independently verified at the time of publication, we either omit the claim or explicitly note the limitation. We do not present rumour, market speculation, or social-media commentary as established fact.

Anonymous & Confidential Sources

Finonity uses anonymous sources sparingly and only when the information is of significant public interest, cannot be obtained through on-the-record channels, and the source has demonstrated direct knowledge of the matter. When anonymous sources are used, we describe the source’s position or relationship to the topic as specifically as possible without compromising their identity. Anonymous sources are never used for opinion or commentary — only for factual claims that can be at least partially corroborated.

Section 04Editorial Process & Quality Control

All content published on Finonity undergoes a structured editorial workflow designed to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with our standards:

• Research & reporting — the writer researches the topic using our source hierarchy, gathers data, and identifies relevant context and expert perspectives.
• Drafting & fact verification — the article is drafted with inline citations or clear attribution. All quantitative claims, dates, names, and market data are verified against primary sources.
• Editorial review — a human editor reviews the article for factual accuracy, logical coherence, balanced framing, compliance with this editorial policy, and clarity of language.
• Compliance check — the article is checked for proper disclosures (affiliate links, sponsorship, AI usage), adherence to our financial disclaimer standards, and regulatory sensitivity where applicable.
• Publication & monitoring — after publication, the article is monitored for reader feedback, factual developments, and potential corrections. Market-sensitive content is reviewed on an ongoing basis.

For time-sensitive market news, this process may be accelerated, but the core requirements of source verification and editorial review are never bypassed.

Section 05Corrections, Updates & Retractions

Finonity is committed to correcting errors promptly, transparently, and without delay. When factual errors are identified — whether by our editorial team, readers, or third parties — we take the following approach:

Readers who identify errors or wish to request a correction may contact us at the address listed at the bottom of this page. All correction requests are reviewed by our editorial team and addressed as promptly as possible.

Section 06Use of AI & Automation

Finonity uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of our editorial workflows. We believe in full transparency about this practice.

How We Use AI

AI-assisted tools may be used for research aggregation and initial data analysis, language editing and grammar optimisation, translation and localisation of content for multilingual audiences, structuring and formatting editorial content, and generating initial drafts or outlines based on verified data. AI is also used in the development and maintenance of our market data pages, where structured financial data is presented in standardised formats.

Human Oversight Guarantee

AI-generated content is never published as-is. Human editors are responsible for verifying all AI-assisted outputs against primary sources, ensuring editorial tone and standards are maintained, removing any potential inaccuracies or unsupported claims, and making final publication decisions. Where AI tools have made a substantial contribution to the creation of an article, this is disclosed in the article’s metadata or byline.

Section 07Conflicts of Interest & Disclosure

Finonity takes conflicts of interest seriously and has established the following policies to protect editorial integrity.

Personal Financial Interests

Editorial staff members who hold financial interests — including stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies, or other financial instruments — are expected to disclose these interests where they relate to topics they are covering. Writers should not cover assets or companies in which they hold a material financial interest without prior disclosure to the editorial team. Finonity editorial staff do not engage in front-running or use their editorial access to gain personal financial advantage.

Organisational Disclosures

Where Finonity has a commercial relationship with a company or product mentioned in our editorial content — whether through advertising, affiliate partnerships, or sponsorship — this relationship is disclosed clearly within the article. These disclosures are placed prominently, not buried in footnotes or hidden behind links.

Section 08Advertising, Sponsorship & Affiliates

Finonity may generate revenue through display advertising, sponsored content, and affiliate partnerships. These commercial activities are subject to strict separation from our editorial operations.

Display advertising is clearly distinguished from editorial content by design and placement. Advertisements are never designed to resemble or be confused with editorial articles.

Sponsored content, when published, is explicitly labelled as “Sponsored”, “Paid Partnership”, or “Advertisement”. Sponsored content is never written by Finonity’s editorial staff and is clearly separated from independently produced journalism.

Affiliate links may appear in articles where we reference financial products, platforms, or services. When an article contains affiliate links, a written disclosure is included on the page. The presence of affiliate links does not influence editorial decisions, product evaluations, or story selection.

Section 09Financial Information Disclaimer

Section 10Ethical Standards

Finonity’s editorial team adheres to ethical standards aligned with internationally recognised journalistic codes of conduct, informed by the frameworks established by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Global Charter of Ethics, the Reuters Trust Principles, and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.

These principles translate into the following commitments:

Plagiarism & Attribution

All content published on Finonity is original or properly attributed. We do not republish content from other sources without authorisation and proper credit. When quoting or citing third-party material, we provide clear attribution, link to the original source where possible, and comply with applicable copyright standards. Staff members who are found to have committed plagiarism are subject to disciplinary action, including potential termination of their engagement with Finonity.

Section 11Content Categories & Standards

Finonity publishes several types of content, each held to distinct standards. We clearly label content by category so readers can understand the nature and intent of what they are reading:

Section 12Privacy, Data & Reader Rights

Finonity respects reader privacy and handles personal data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for readers in the European Economic Area. Our full Privacy Policy is available as a separate document on our website.

We do not sell personal reader data to third parties. Analytics tools are used to understand audience behaviour and improve our content, in compliance with our published cookie and privacy policies. Readers have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal data at any time by contacting us through the channels listed in this policy.

Section 13Policy Review & Governance

This editorial policy is a living document. It is reviewed and updated at least annually, or sooner if significant changes in law, regulation, technology, or industry practice warrant a revision. All substantive changes are documented with a “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

The editorial team is responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of this policy. Any questions, disputes, or concerns regarding the application of these standards are escalated to the Editor-in-Chief for resolution.

Section 14Contact & Complaints

If you have questions, corrections, complaints, or feedback related to our editorial content or this policy, we welcome your correspondence. We aim to acknowledge all editorial inquiries within 48 hours and resolve correction requests as promptly as possible.