CDFA’s Ben Hughes welcomes investment into the social lending sector – but says more is needed to reach all communities across the UK. Continue reading
Archives for June 2012
Month: June 2012
1 in 8 workers using payday loans – and losing three days’ wages
Workers are increasingly using payday loans because their wages run out before the end of the month, according to a new report published by the union Unite. Continue reading
CDFA on Radio 4’s You and Yours
CDFA’s Sean Dennis was a guest on BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours programme on Monday 25.06.2012. The segment looked at the growth of “microfinance’ and alternatives to mainstream banking finance for businesses. Continue reading
Financial Services Bill amendment: support community reinvestment in the UK
CDFA has drafted a letter to Lord Sassoon asking him to support Lord Sharkey’s ‘deprived communities’ amendment to the Financial Services Bill – and we need your support. Continue reading