Welcome to the Credit 500
C500 Benefits
C500 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 Index.
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 Index.
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 Index.
The Credit 500 Index
Here you can find members of our exclusive Credit 500 index, not just for 2024 but also for years gone by.
The Credit 500 2024 searchable index showcases individuals who have played a part in shaping and continue to shape strategy and conduct, across both consumer and commercial credit.
C500 2024
Tasneem Bhamji
Frances Coulson
Hugh Fitzpatrcik
Paul Jenkins
Mourad Malki
Tracy Porter
Laurence Venn
Ian Worthington
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
John Ricketts
Jason Wassell
Nick Beal
Simon Bell
Frances Coulson
Richard Kernick
See the Credit 500 from years’ gone by
Are you interested in who previously had a place on the exclusive Credit 500 Index?
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 2021. Download a PDF of past iterations of the Credit 500 Index.
The Credit 500 2025 nominations are now open
To submit a nomination, please provide a 150-word entry summarising why your chosen individual deserves to be recognised in the index. Self-nominations are also accepted.
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 best practice;
• 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, and so on;
• Advocated the promotion of their profession.
After strategic consultation, nominations will be finalised by the content team in conjunction with a board of trusted advisors.
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