A Local Banking System: the urgent need to reinvigorate UK high street banking

[Joe Penny]

Hello everyone,

 

I thought some of you might be interested in this event being hosted by nef on the need for a local banking system

 

A Local Banking System: the urgent need to reinvigorate UK high street banking

Thursday, 8 December 2011 - 1:30pm - 5:00pm

nef (new economics foundation) and the Good Banking Forum invite you to our conference on the urgent need to reinvigorate high street banking.

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 By jovike

Our banking system is in deep trouble and it is clear that small businesses and local economies are taking disproportionate amounts of pain as a result. A new, strong local banking system is urgently needed in this emergency.

We have organised this conference at late notice as the intensifying banking crisis demands our immediate attention and have pleasure in inviting you to this half day event in Central London.

The conference will demonstrate how to create the strong local banking system we desperately need. You will hear what is already being done to re-shape a banking system for local economies, both in the UK and internationally. The conference will also discuss how to adapt the current regulatory system to allow for effective local banking. Speakers include Anthony Thompson, chair of Metro Bank, Lord Glasman, Tony Greenham of nef, Stephen Clarke of Civitas, and representatives of European local and regional banks.

We want as many experts as possible to join us in this part of the campaign for a strong and diverse local banking sector. Already confirmed to attend are senior figures from the Bank of England, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and HM Treasury.

You will find the agenda and speakers for the day below. For more information or to confirm attendance please email [e-mail] or phone [phone] as soon as possible.