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Durham University Finance Society

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About Us

Created in 2003, DUFS is the premier and largest financial skills and careers student society at the Durham University, representing and working for over 3,500 student members.

There are no membership fees: absolutely any student enrolled at the University can join us and attend all our events for free. We can operate thanks to the generous Sponsorship of our sponsors.

 

Durham University Finance Society / Association is a Durham SU student group whose details are: Durham Students’ Union (also known as Durham SU or DSU) is a charity registered in England and Wales (1145400) and a company limited by guarantee (07689815), and its principal address is Dunelm House, New Elvet, DURHAM, County Durham, DH1 3AN.

Our Mission Statement

LEARN..

...through attending workshops and partner’s presentations.

ENGAGE

...through initiatives such as the Market Report and Investment Fund.

ACCESS...

...top-tier financial firms through networking with and applying to partners.

Latest News

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The Dark Side of Sustainability

By Gus Lovatt | Dec 11, 2021
In a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), in May 2021, entitled “Net Zero by 2050” concerns regarding the high mineral requirements associated with manufacturing clean energy systems were raised. It has been forecast that if the world is to reach its target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, then demand ‘critical minerals’…
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Is Ether the coin for the future?

By James Watson-Gandy | Dec 11, 2021
Cryptocurrency has exploded in popularity in recent years, and its possible applications could revolutionise the world’s financial and internet systems. The interest in cryptocurrency arises from its blockchain technology, a publicly available ledger that contains the details of all transactions, which is secured and verified with cryptography. This system requires people called “miners” to use…
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Lender Launches 40 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage

By James Watson-Gandy | Dec 11, 2021
On 23rd November 2021, Kensington Mortgages launched a 40-year fixed rate mortgage. Funded by pension insurer Rothesay, this unusual mortgage offers security to borrowers amidst concerns regarding rising interest rates.  Kensington Mortgages is a specialist mortgage provider, who state they serve “people the high street is not always set up to cater for”. Kensington Mortgages…
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