Using data to understand and tackle financial exclusion in Scotland – summary of a round table discussion in the Scottish Parliament, hosted by Social Investment Scotland (SIS) and the Community Investment Coalition (CIC) On a… Continue reading
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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
Bank disclosure of lending data provides “ideal opportunity” for mainstream banks to partner with CDFIs
The CDFA welcomes tomorrow’s disclosure of lending data at postcode level by the high street banks – and offers banks the opportunity of working with their members to reach hard to reach markets. Continue reading
Bank lending disclosure is good news for poor communities
Local lenders are celebrating a breakthrough in their campaign for fair access to finance across the UK, following the government’s announcement that banks will publish lending data from January. Continue reading