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Strategic Leadership in Financial Inclusion

The Strategic Leadership Course on Financial Inclusion aims to enhance participants’ ability to lead and implement inclusive finance strategies within their organizations or sectors.

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Risk Management Perspectives in a Digital Economy

The course on Risk Management in a Digital Economy aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving risk landscape associated with digital financial services and technological innovation.

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Women in Leadership: Accelerating Development Outcomes

This event is organized by the Gender Department of the World Bank Group, the Gates Foundation, and LSE’s Hub for Equal Representation in the Economy.

Publication May 2026

Advancing Competition for Financial Inclusion: Six Policy Considerations for Financial Sector Authorities

This Focus Note provides practical policy considerations for financial sector authorities to act on competition concerns using their existing mandates and regulatory toolkit. By applying a competition lens, authorities can promote competition in ways that advance financial inclusion while safeguarding stability, integrity, and consumer protection.
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Financial Services Regulation Committee Publishes Private Markets Report

Whilst private markets have delivered strong returns for investors and provided tailored finance to UK companies and infrastructure projects, concerns have been raised about the implications of their rapid growth and interconnectedness with banks and insurers for the UK’s financial stability. The report sought to shine a light on the drivers and consequences of the growth of private markets.

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Freshfields and A&O Shearman Leaders Join Group to Boost UK’s Finance Sector

Non-profit Women in Banking & Finance has set up a new council to support growth and innovation.

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British Business Bank Agrees to Commit GBP30 M to Invest in Women Taskforce ‘Women Backing Women’ Fund Led by Bootstrap4F

These investments will expand access to funding for female investors and entrepreneurs, with a focus on the eight growth-driving sectors of the Government’s Industrial Strategy – from life sciences to digital & technology – that underpin UK growth.

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UK to Launch Pilot Scheme That Helps Homeless People Access Banking

Five biggest banks in the UK take part in program that will also help domestic abuse victims recover their credit score.

Publication Oct 2024

Achieving Full Financial Inclusion in the UK

This report summarizes the findings of primary research with people with lived experience of financial exclusion, and stakeholders with a professional interest in financial inclusion. 

Publication Oct 2024

Financial Inclusion in the UK 2024

This publication presents the findings of a rapid review of the state of financial inclusion in the UK. It covers everyday banking services, credit, savings and investments, pensions, insurance and problem debt.