George Sweeney, DipFA

George Sweeney, DipFA , L4 Diploma for Financial Advisers

Deputy editor

George is a deputy editor at Finder. He has previously written for The Motley Fool UK, Nasdaq, Freetrade, Investing in the Web, MoneyMagpie, Online Mortgage Advisor, Wealth, and Compare Forex Brokers.

He's focused on making personal finance and investing engaging for everyone. To do this he draws from previous work and his Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA), sharing what he’s learnt. When he’s not geeking out about money, you’ll find him playing sports and staying active.

Expertise

  • Investing
  • Personal finance
  • Tax
  • Pensions
  • Mortgages
  • Cryptocurrency

Education

  • Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) | London Institute of Banking and Finance
  • Bachelor of Arts, History & American Studies | University of Manchester
  • CFA Investment Foundations Certificate

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Latest articles by George Sweeney, DipFA

316 articles written by this author

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How to choose a spread betting broker

If you’re looking for the best spread betting broker to make the most of the tax-efficient trading benefits, there are some key points to be aware of.

5 August 2026
Capital.com review 2026
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Capital.com review 2026

Capital.com offers zero-commission CFD trading and spread betting with premium TradingView chart integrations, more tools than you can shake a stick at and no platform fees. Here's what our expert thought when testing the platform.

21 July 2026
What is spread betting and how does it work?
Share trading guides

What is spread betting and how does it work?

Curious about tax-free trading? Learn what spread betting is, how it works, and the lesser-known risks of this strategy. Find out everything you need to know about financial spread betting, how margin works, and how to trade tax-free in the UK.

16 July 2026
IG free SpaceX shares offer: Get up to £1,000
Share trading

IG free SpaceX shares offer: Get up to £1,000

Want to score up to £1,000 in free SpaceX shares? We break down IG's massive new welcome offer, how to qualify, and whether this promotion is actually worth your time.

3 July 2026
Safest ways to send money internationally 2026
International money transfers

Safest ways to send money internationally 2026

Find out how to transfer money abroad safely to protect your hard-earned cash, and everything else to consider if you’re looking for the safest way to send money internationally.

1 July 2026
Taptap Send review 2026
International money transfers

Taptap Send review 2026

Taptap Send offers zero-fee international money transfers to Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

3 June 2026
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