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Transact Conference 2008 – 26 September 2008
Transact, the national forum for financial inclusion, are holding their annual conference on November 21st 2008
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Responsible Credit Conference London 2008 – 06 August 2008
Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion would like to advertise the forthcoming conference which takes place on 13th and 14th November in London and will bring together over 350 delegates from around the globe to jointly debate the principles for future responsible credit provision. Delegates will be drawn from consumer, financial services industry, regulatory, and policy networks and speakers will be nationally, and often internationally, renowned experts in their fields.
The Conference will proceed on the basis of open and constructive dialogue across all four networks and will provide an essential arena for concerns, proposed responses, and actions to be explained, shared, and understood.
Further details and booking form are available by clicking here
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Financial inclusion in the UK: Review of policy and practice – 17 July 2008
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation have published a review of financial inclusion policy and practice in the UK by Lavinia Mitton at Kent University.
To view the summary and full report, click on the following links to access their site:
Summary:
Full report:
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Micro Grant Fund Second Round Opens – 10 July 2008
The 2nd round of the Community Lottery Micro Grant Fund is now accepting applications. Micro grants of £50 - £250 are available to small London based community groups and individuals wishing to develop a community based project or activity. Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 21 July. The Micro Grant Fund is funded through the weekly £1 Community Lottery, operated by Community Money CIC, a non-profit micro finance company, dedicated to addressing the issues faced by the 2 in 5 London families living in poverty. Joining the Lottery helps support the Community. Please visit the website to sign up to the Community Lottery and to request guidelines and application form for the Micro Grant Fund: click here. |
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Moneymadeclear – 27 May 2008
Moneymadeclear from the Financial Services Authority. We cut out the jargon and give you just the facts about financial products and services, helping you to make an informed decision.
Let our guides help you, click here
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Money Skills Information Leaflet – 07 May 2008
The Money Skills Service works in collaboration with tenants, community groups, housing associations, and financial service providers to design plan and deliver a variety of training and awareness raising initiatives and activities to improve people’s knowledge and develop their confidence in money management. For more information regarding this training please click here
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FSA Credit Union Leaflet – 07 November 2007
Moneymadeclear, from the UK's financial watchdog (FSA), have produced a clear, impartial guide to credit unions. It:
· tells you how you can join one;
· explains how you can save (or borrow) with one; and
· answers some of the questions you may have.
For more information, download or order a free copy online at http://www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/publications#everyday.
No selling. No jargon. Just the facts.
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FSA - Retiring Soon – 24 September 2007
Key messages for consumers, information on how to order FSA's new 'Retiring soon' guide and others in the 'pensions and retirement' range.
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