Financial Inclusion Commission

Could you work with us as our new secretariat? Last few days to apply 📢 We're seeking a passionate and skilled freelancer to support our mission of advancing financial inclusion across the UK. As our secretariat, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, coordinating events, engaging stakeholders, and driving strategic projects and policy initiatives. 🗓️ Application deadline: Monday 2nd December, midday 💻 Flexible, remote working: 2-3 days a week If you’re ready to make a difference and help create a more inclusive financial landscape, we’d love to hear from you! 👉 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFPe2TJX 💬 Know someone perfect for this role? Tag them or share this post to help spread the word. #FreelanceJobs #Hiring #FinancialInclusion

The UK Government has taken a significant step towards a more inclusive financial system by recommending the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ‘have regard’ to financial inclusion: "...should have regard to reinforcing financial inclusion...to enable individuals to access the financial services and products they need to fully participate in the economy ..." As champions of a financially inclusive society, we proudly celebrate this milestone, the result of years of collaboration with dedicated campaigners. While the FCA has made progress on vulnerability and through the Consumer Duty, this expanded remit empowers the regulator to go further in addressing the challenges highlighted in our research (more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eiTJhrar). Financial exclusion not only weakens household resilience but also hampers the nation’s economic growth. This move is a critical step in building a stronger, more inclusive financial landscape. Our thanks to MoneySavingExpert.com, Money and Mental Health, Fair By Design, StepChange Debt Charity, Citizens Advice, Money Advice Trust, The Money Charity, MyBnk, Financial Inclusion for Scotland, Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, Responsible Finance, THE FINANCIAL INCLUSION CENTRE and The Finance Innovation Lab for supporting this campaign, and for the countless others who supported behind the scenes. #FinancialInclusion #FinancialExclusion

The Government has announced the first element of its National Financial Inclusion Strategy in the form of a requirement for the FCA to ‘have regard’ to financial inclusion. This is warmly welcomed by the Financial Inclusion Commission, which has campaigned alongside other organisations for many years for the FCA to be given this addition to its remit. The regulator has already increased its focus on vulnerability and exclusion but this expanded remit allows it to do even more. It’s a big step forward in tackling the exclusion, highlighted in our recent research reports, which not only diminishes household resilience and well-being but damages the prospects of growth in the economy as a whole.

Could you work with the Financial Inclusion Commission as our new secretariat? We're seeking a skilled freelancer to support our work advancing financial inclusion across the UK. Providing our secretariat services, you’ll play a central role in managing daily operations, coordinating events, engaging stakeholders, and supporting our strategic projects and policy initiatives. Application deadline: Monday 2nd December 🗓️ Flexible and remote working, 2-3 days a week 💻 If you can help, and you're passionate about creating a more inclusive financial landscape, we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch to find out more or to book a call to discuss. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFPe2TJX Comment below if you know someone who might be interested and to help spread the word. #FreelanceJobs #Hiring #Freelancers

We are proud to announce the release of our latest research on #FinancialInclusion, conducted by the team at CHASM - Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management and supported by Mastercard. This work highlights growing financial exclusion and offers solutions to bridge the gap, ensuring everyone has access to essential financial services. Our Chair, Chris Pond, said: "This research provides a baseline for a government-led National Financial Inclusion Strategy, which we hope is now imminent. The findings reveal a truly depressing picture of wasted human and economic potential which is holding Britain back. The Government needs to close the financial inclusion gap as a priority to unlock inclusive growth by drawing on the skills and ambitions of all citizens, including millions who are currently financially excluded." Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eUVdysZq

Online Research Launch: Financial Inclusion Across the Four Nations 🔍 Tuesday 22nd October, 12-1pm 🗓️ Join us for the launch of CHASM - Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management's new research on financial inclusion, commissioned by the Financial Inclusion Commission and supported by Mastercard. This event will feature: - Opening remarks from Chris Pond, Chair - Presentation of the research findings from Adele Atkinson and Louise Overton - Updates, open discussion and Q&A 📅 Date: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BST 📍 Online via Zoom (Link provided through Eventbrite) 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eSkBndFd #FinancialInclusion #ResearchLaunch

Today we've joined together with Martin Lewis CBE, Charles Randell CBE, and key organisations to ask Rt Hon Rachel Reeves to reinforce that financial inclusion should be a priority for the FCA. Read the Financial Times's coverage of our letter: https://lnkd.in/eZ3SnWdf We're thankful to have support in signing today's letter from Money and Mental Health, Fair By Design, MoneySavingExpert.com, StepChange Debt Charity, Citizens Advice, Money Advice Trust, The Money Charity, GAIN, MyBnk, Financial Inclusion for Scotland, Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, Chartered Insurance Institute, Responsible Finance, THE FINANCIAL INCLUSION CENTRE, The Finance Innovation Lab, Johnny Timpson OBE as Chair of the Building Resilient Households Group and Professor Sharon Collard. Read the letter in full: https://lnkd.in/eQ7iB2SW #FinancialInclusion #FCA

New: Banking Hubs discussed on BBC Radio 4's Money Box 📻 Saturday's episode of BBC Radio 4 Money Box features a special discussion with commissioner Charles Randell CBE on the vital role of banking hubs in promoting financial inclusion. We're a strong supporter of banking hubs, a solution that ensures essential banking services remain accessible for those who need them the most. With 5 million people in the UK still reliant on cash, these hubs are crucial for bridging the gap between digital innovation and access to cash 💷 🏦 Listen now: BBC Radio 4 Money Box https://lnkd.in/eGmd4kwA #FinancialInclusion #AccessToCash #BankingHubs

The powerhouse behind financial inclusion, Chris Pond, Chair of the Financial Inclusion Commission, is joining us as a Speaker at The 3rd Financial Innovation Forum - Payments & Regtech on 19 September 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane in Mayfair, London, United Kingdom. Chris will be sharing his valuable insights through the panel session titled: “Financial Inclusion” Key Discussion Points Include: » The use of data and analytics to improve financial inclusion » The role of partnerships in promoting financial inclusion » Addressing regulatory and policy barriers to financial inclusion To register and access the full agenda: https://bit.ly/3xgoTk8 For further details on registration, please contact info@qubevents.com *Earn up to 7 CPD Points, Certification provided! #qubevents #FinancialInclusionCommission #financialinnovation #Payments #RegTech #LondonEvents #FutureofFinance #Networking #RegisterNow #JoinUs #UK #Innovation #conferences #cfo #ceo #leaders #financialservices #finance #fintech #forum #sponsor #meeting

We’re excited to welcome Pooja Bhachu as our newest commissioner at the Financial Inclusion Commission! As Director of Public Policy, UK&I at Mastercard, Pooja has championed financial and digital inclusion for people and small businesses across the UK and EU. With 17 years of experience promoting equity and inclusion, she’s led key initiatives to address policy gaps and drive payments innovation for inclusive growth. Her leadership as Chair of The Payments Association’s Project Inclusion and her deep commitment to equity make her a fantastic addition to our team. We look forward to working together to advance financial inclusion across the UK. Welcome, Pooja! #FinancialInclusion #InclusiveGrowth