The following article was originally authored by Responsible Finance Chief Executive Jennifer Tankard for the Co-operative Party’s policy pamphlet ‘In Our Interests: Building an economy for all‘, published in January 2017. The dominance of a small number of… Continue reading
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CIC blog: Access to data, personalisation and investment are key to financial service innovation
The UK likes to boast about having the best financial services bus this has never translated into having the best track record on financial inclusion. Depending on which research you look at and what metrics you… Continue reading
5 Reasons the Government Needs to Create New Regional Growth Funds
By Katy Ford, Foundation East Earlier this year, the independent think tank Civitas called for the government to pump fresh funding into responsible finance providers (RFPs), warning that over half of their funding streams, including from… Continue reading
Responsible finance is building the financial resilience of Britain’s businesses and consumers
New research shows that in 2016 responsible finance providers: Supported the start-up and survival of over 10,000 small businesses and social enterprises Created and saved over 20,000 jobs Helped 37,000 people access affordable credit, and supported… Continue reading
Awards celebrate British Business Success
Seaweed, shipping containers, clay plaster and macaroons feature in the Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards shortlist 15.02.2017 A diverse bunch of young, social and micro entrepreneurs have been named as finalists for the Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards. The awards,… Continue reading
Retail Giants Warm to Designer Radiator Firm
An entrepreneurial duo has put their buying power to work by forming their own business. Seasoned buyers Paul Johnson and Andrew Smith formed Crimson Bear, a firm that sources high-end radiators and heating solutions for the… Continue reading
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Call for Brummies to invest in ART Business Loans and the local economy
Birmingham City Council leader John Clancy is appealing to Brummies to support a fundraising scheme that could generate £3 million to support local businesses 01.02.2017 The council is joining forces with Responsible Finance member ART Business… Continue reading
CIC event notes: Bank Lending Data: 3 years on, what have we learnt?
On December 12th, the Community Investment Coalition held a roundtable in the Palace of Westminster to discuss the achievements to date of the data disclosure campaign and how to move forward. Click here to download summary notes from… Continue reading
Responsible Finance Welcomes proposals for a Development Bank in Wales
Responsible Finance welcomes the Minister’s recent announcements for a Development Bank of Wales and will work in partnership to further the success of businesses and local economies. Responsible Finance members in Wales contribute significantly to local… Continue reading