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

347 articles written by this author

How to trade gold CFDs in the UK
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How to trade gold CFDs in the UK

This guide explains how gold CFD trading works, why it's worth doing, and how to manage your risk when trading.

18 September 2026
Spreadex Trading review 2026
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Spreadex Trading review 2026

Spreadex offers low-cost spread betting and CFD trading with 10,000+ markets, find out what our experts thought when testing the platform.

13 August 2026
Capital.com vs eToro
Share trading reviews

Capital.com vs eToro

Capital.com and eToro go head-to-head as we outline the differences between two of the most popular trading platforms in the UK.

12 August 2026
How to choose a spread betting broker
CFD Trading

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
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