New independent research on the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme published last week found that it has delivered a net benefit of £1.1 billion to the economy. Every £1 invested by the government has delivered £33.50 for the economy. Continue reading
Archives for February 2013
Month: February 2013
‘Mind the Finance Gap’ – We Need to Work Together to Fill It
Guest blog by Dr Steve Walker
With access to finance for small businesses remaining a hot topic, it is good to see the publication of a bank-supported, comprehensive, study of the marketplace.
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Business lending and access to finance – next steps for Government’s strategy
Westminster Business Forum is hosting a Seminar on the morning of Thursday 25th April, focusing on what more can be done to support business lending and access to finance for UK businesses. Continue reading
£6billion gap in finance for individuals and organisations outside mainstream finance
Unmet demand for finance amongst individuals and organisations that do not qualify for traditional bank funding has reached more than £6billion, according to new research published today by the Community Development Finance Association (CDFA), supported by RBS Group. Continue reading