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Credit 500
C500 Benefits
Members are given an array of exclusive benefits, including a complimentary 12 month Premium Membership to Credit Strategy, providing access to a range of exclusive benefits designed to enhance members professional journey, see full details below.
Premium Member benefits:
Your Credit 500 benefits include
- Special delegate rate for Credit Week
- Invitation to Credit Strategy’s Parliamentary Reception
- Opportunities to lead the industry, set agendas and build profile through our community
- Complimentary Premium Membership of Credit Strategy for 12 months, including invitations to private events, full access to online resources, and event discounts
Induction into the Credit 500 gives you opportunities to raise your profile, or lead an agenda, by:
- Authoring content on Credit Strategy
- Judging awards panels
- Speaking at the industry’s largest broadcasts and in-person events
- Invitations to private roundtables relevant to your role
Special delegate rate for Credit Week.
Invitation to Credit Strategy’s exclusive Parliamentary Reception.
Access to Premium Member Roundtables (virtual and in-person).
Invitations to private events, full access to online resources, and event discounts.
Discounted entry fees (50% off) for all Credit Strategy Awards programmes.
Access to Premium Member Roundtables (virtual and in-person).
Invitations to private events, full access to online resources, and event discounts.
Discounted entry fees (50% off) for all Credit Strategy Awards programmes.
Invitations to private events, full access to online resources, and event discounts.
Discounted entry fees (50% off) for all Credit Strategy Awards programmes.
Additional C500 benefits:
Complimentary membership of Credit Strategy for 12 months (see above).
Profile raising opportunities, or to lead an agenda, by being the first asked to:
- Judge awards panels.
- Author content on Credit Strategy content.
- Speak at the industry’s largest broadcasts and in-person events.
Complimentary access to Credit Week - Limited time offer.
And a discount of over £1000 on Credit Week pass if you miss the offer!
Sharpen your knowledge
C500 members also get full access to Credit Strategy's Knowledge Hub, providing deep dive features on the most pressing issues in the industry. Including thoughts and opinions from peers on the Credit 500 Club.
Profile raising opportunities, or to lead an agenda, by being the first asked to:
- Judge awards panels.
- Author content on Credit Strategy content.
- Speak at the industry’s largest broadcasts and in-person events.
Sharpen your knowledge
C500 members also get full access to Credit Strategy's Knowledge Hub, providing deep dive features on the most pressing issues in the industry. Including thoughts and opinions from peers on the Credit 500 Club.
Sharpen your knowledge
C500 members also get full access to Credit Strategy's Knowledge Hub, providing deep dive features on the most pressing issues in the industry. Including thoughts and opinions from peers on the Credit 500 Club.
The Credit 500 Club
Here you can find members of our exclusive Credit 500 Club.
The Credit 500 2025 searchable club showcases individuals who have played a part in shaping and continue to shape strategy and conduct, across both consumer and commercial credit.
C500 2025
Richard Hoggart
Michael Hoare
Mike Deans
Fiona Asuman
Nick Beal
Oliver Mackaness
Leighton Grew
Shiona Crichton
C500 2023
Tasneem Bhamji
Frances Coulson
Jasper Davy
Hugh Fitzpatrcik
Chris Laverick
Tracy Porter
Ian Worthington
Nick Winterbottom
C500 2022
Tasneem Bhamji
Frances Coulson
Bruce Curry
Jasper Davy
Joanna Elson CBE
John Foster
Adam Freeman
Mark Gregory
C500 2021
Frances Coulson
Bruce Curry
Jasper Davy
Joanna Elson CBE
Previous years
C500: 2020-2021
Richard Hoggart
John Ricketts
Laurence Venn
Frank Horvath
Nick Beal
Oliver Mackaness
C500: 2019-2020
Richard Hoggart
John Ricketts
Laurence Venn
Frank Horvath
Nick Beal
Oliver Mackaness
C500: 2018-2019
Simon Bell
Frank Horvath
Jonathan Horsman
Mark Gregory
John Ricketts
Shannon Faulkner
See the Credit 500 from years’ gone by
Are you interested in who previously had a place on the exclusive Credit 500 Club?
This index showcases those who have shaped, or continue to shape, strategy and conduct across both consumer and commercial credit In this document you can find all iterations of the Credit 500 since 2022. Download a PDF of past iterations of the Credit 500 Club.
The Credit 500 Club 2026 nominations are now open
To submit a nomination, please provide a 150-word entry summarising why you or your chosen nominee deserves to be recognised in the C500 Club 2026.
Nominations must evidence the individual has met at least one of the following criteria:
• Shown a level of influence in their organisation or profession
• Demonstrated a contribution to the credit industry, through leadership, innovation, policy influencer or business growth
• Been recognised for their work (through award programmes, not necessarily Credit Strategy’s)
• Helped to educate their peers, whether that be through content contributions, speaking at conferences or webinars etc.
• Advocated for best practices and the advancement of the credit industry.
Nominations will be reviewed by Credit Strategy's community team in conjunction with a board of trusted advisors.
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