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The latest news, blogs, events and activities from The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF).
What does the Financial Inclusion Strategy mean for financial capability?
December 1st, 2025
LFBF response to the UK Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy, published on 5 November 2025.
2025 Financial Capability Conference Gallery
November 27th, 2025
We were delighted to welcome senior leaders and speakers from across Government, financial services, the charity and voluntary sectors, as well as a panel of best selling authors, to our 2025 Financial Capability Conference.
Young Persons’ Money Index 2025/26: LFBF Calls for a Bold Shift – and Bank of England Governor Echoes Need for More Action
November 27th, 2025
LFBF’s latest research shows that financial capability among Britain’s teenagers remains concerningly low. It also suggests that the new Financial Inclusion Strategy offers a once in a generation opportunity.
LFBF Supports HMRC Child Trust Fund Initiative
September 30th, 2025
LFBF CEO Shelley Doorey-Williams has added her voice to HM Revenue & Customs’ call for an estimated 758,000 young people in the UK to claim their matured Child Trust Fund – worth on average £2,242.00 each.
CSFI Research Shows Technology Related Risks to Insurance Industry Reaching Historic Highs
September 8th, 2025
Cyber crime, AI and the pace of technology change are the three top challenges facing the global insurance industry.
LFBF Announces Three New Board Trustees
July 23rd, 2025
Stephen Mann, Quentin Nason and Steve Darrington all join the Board in July 2025.
LFBF Hosts UK’s First Gala Awards for Financial Capability
June 13th, 2025
Five Financial Stars Win Gold! Five financial education, inclusion and literacy initiatives have each won a top award at the Inaugural UK Gala awards… Continue reading LFBF Hosts UK’s First Gala Awards for Financial Capability
LFBF Research Leads Bank of England Debate
April 4th, 2025
LFBF’s research has featured in Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey’s opening remarks at an event celebrating initiatives aimed at increasing young people’s financial… Continue reading LFBF Research Leads Bank of England Debate
LFBF Publishes Landmark New Research into Effectiveness of UK Financial Education
January 29th, 2025
The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF) has today published a landmark new study of financial education in the UK. Entitled ‘Accelerating Progress:… Continue reading LFBF Publishes Landmark New Research into Effectiveness of UK Financial Education
LFBF Appoints Six-Strong Leadership Team
December 12th, 2024
The LFBF has appointed six new senior staff to work alongside CEO Shelley Doorey-Williams as we accelerate our efforts to increase levels of financial literacy, inclusion and access across the UK.
Money worries and increasing social media use – troubling trends among young people
August 1st, 2024
The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF) today unveiled the results of its latest Young Persons’ Money Index.
CSFI joins LFBF
August 1st, 2024
The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF) today announced that the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI) joined LFBF with effect from 31 July 2024.