BBC Radio Wales recently reported from the Alternative finance for Welsh micro businesses conference. The Wales at Work programme featured the CDFA’s Harry Glavan talking about community finance and the role of CDFIs in meeting the demand for credit. Continue reading
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Dave lends where banks don’t – just like CDFIs
He likes bananas and he’s not a fan of banks. So plain-speaking David Fishwick decided he wanted to launch a bank with a difference. A new 2-part series on Channel 4, which began last night, told his story. 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
As Startup Loans are Go!, CDFIs can help – and can Make Business Your Business
CDFA’s chief executive Ben Hughes today welcomed a new package of loan finance and mentoring for young people wanting to start their own businesses – and said community finance providers are logical delivery partners for the scheme.
And CDFIs feature within a new report on supporting start-up and small business development by the Prime Minister’s enterprise adviser, Lord Young, which was launched today. Continue reading
CDFA ‘one of top financial influencers online’
Economia magazine and PeerIndex have drawn up a list of the top 100 financial tweeters worldwide – and CDFA is one of them! Continue reading
Snubbed by the banks? The locals can help
18 January 2012 The Sunday Times reports on the CDFA and one of our members, Foundation East Continue reading
Loan service launches attack on the zombies
10th January 2012. A Glasgow housing association is teaming up with CDFA member Scotcash to help tackle “zombie debtors” Continue reading
CDFA member, Donbac, wins prestigious award
16 December 2011. Winners of outstanding contribution to the local economy. Continue reading
New Ways to Borrow: CDFIs promoted in the Economist
In an article on predatory lending and high cost credit providers published in The Economist last week, CDFIs were described as another option for those seeking microfinance at affordable levels. Continue reading
Finding funding for your business post credit crunch
29 September 2011. Unable to access the credit you need? CDFIs are here to help! Continue reading