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📝 The British Business Bank has released their Scotland SME Access to Finance Report, providing valuable insights into the Scottish small business landscape. Key findings highlight the pivotal role of the Bank's regional investment funds in supporting Scottish businesses, particularly those in underserved areas. The report underscores the importance of continued efforts to bridge regional disparities and foster an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read the full report here 👇 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02wGT1M0 As equity Fund Manager for the Investment Fund for Scotland we are able to invest up to £5 million in ambitious and growth-focused companies located across the whole of Scotland. #SMEFinance #EconomicDevelopment #ScottishBusiness #InnovationClusters | Scottish Enterprise

Check out this great article by my colleague Amy Eybsen, CPA!

SBDCs helped their clients obtain $6.2 Billion in financing in 2021-2022! Learn more about their economic impact at https://lnkd.in/ddkPmiRy #SBDCDay

SBDCs helped their clients obtain $6.2 Billion in financing in 2021-2022! Learn more about their economic impact at https://lnkd.in/ddkPmiRy #SBDCDay

Millions of individuals, small and medium-size businesses (SMEs), and social enterprises are locked out of access to affordable credit. This holds back individuals and communities by preventing them from fully participating in the economy. The government has the tools to change this. We’re proud to be part of the #FairBankingForAll Campaign, asking for the government to introduce a Fair Banking Act as part of a national financial inclusion strategy. On Monday we’ll be in Parliament, hearing from speakers with lived experience of financial exclusion, as well as speakers from The Finance Innovation Lab, Association of British Credit Unions, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Lendology CIC and MoneyMatiX: Inclusive Financial Education. We’ll be discussing how a Fair Banking Act could benefit the UK. www.fairbankingforall.org #FBfACampaign #FairBankingForAll https://lnkd.in/eEkjZBTR Access - The Foundation for Social Investment, APPG on Fair Banking, Fair for You CIC, Financial Inclusion Centre, Financial Inclusion for Scotland, Impact Investing Institute, incuto, Key Fund Investments, Purple Shoots , Social Investment Scotland, Triodos Bank.

Arguably, one of the biggest challenges faced by alternative funds in recent times has been coping with the prolonged fundraising timescales caused by market turbulence. However, given the anticipated decline in interest rates later this year, improving fundraising conditions, and an upward trend in deal volumes, can alternative funds start to feel a collective sense of optimism about the year ahead? James Hamelin, director at RBS International, and Danny Peel, partner, and head of finance at Travers Smith, share their views. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/diGDHvQz #InterestRates #AlternativeInvestments #Economy2024

Ever wondered where to begin your savings and Investments journey as a young person? Two great starting points are Money Market Funds and SACCOs. A Money Market Fund offers a low-risk investment where you can earn interest while still keeping your money accessible. It’s a safe way to grow your basket steadily. Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies commonly referred to as SACCOs are member-based financial institution where you save consistently, access affordable loans, and earn dividends. It’s a powerful tool for building both savings and financial discipline. Loans from a sacco can also be a powerful tool in creating wealth when utilized well (to generate more income) Once you've built a solid foundation and grown your financial capacity with these options, you can move on to other Investment options like the stock market—where you can explore higher returns and further diversify your portfolio. The key is in starting small-one step at a time; do not wait for the perfect conditions, by doing this you cultivate the discipline, you institutionalize yourself to the belief of saving for a rainy day, and making your money work for you today, so you can aim higher tomorrow. #startculture #financialgrowth #buildingwealth #radanikuplanfutureyetu

2023 was a difficult year for most of the Alternative Funds market. With the peak in interest rates likely being hit and more optimism in the fundraising space, we hope to see a more promising environment for 2024. It was great to input into this article and look at the impact on the market and implications for fund finance #funds #fundfinance

Are you familiar with the National New Markets Fund (NNMF)? Since 2007, NNMF has been transforming communities, focusing on the South and Great Lakes regions. Through the U.S. Treasury Department’s New Markets Tax Credit Program, we invest in projects that create high-quality jobs and provide essential services to low-income families. From rural hospitals to urban charter schools and manufacturing companies, our investments drive meaningful change and foster economic growth. Learn more about NNMF’s mission and impacts: https://lnkd.in/gdTKNbsV #SDSCapitalGroup #ImpactFundInvesting #SocialImpact #PrivateInvestments #ImpactInvesting #NNMF #Over20YearsOfImpact