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Unlocking the future of payments: digital assets at Lloyds Banking Group

18 August 2025 | Rob Hale and Peter Left

By embracing digital assets, smart contracts and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), we’re not just improving existing processes – we’re reimagining what’s possible.

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What is green finance?

Green financing has a critical role to play in working towards net-zero and in the fight against climate change. But what exactly is it, and why is it so important?

Sarah Wire 31 May 2024

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What are CDFIs and how do they support SMEs?

We recently announced Lloyds Bank’s Corporate and Institutional investment in the new Community Investment Enterprise Fund via Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs). But what are CDFIs? And how do they help SMEs?

Elyn Corfield and John Winter 4 Mar 2024

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The top challenges for UK SMEs in 2023

UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) faced a litany of challenges in 2022. For starters, the rising cost of living meant consumers had less cash to spend on the High Street, after forking out for higher fuel costs and skyrocketing household bills.

Paul Gordon 14 Feb 2023

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Tackling the digital divide

Find out how we’re working to tackle the digital divide and make the benefits and opportunities of digital technology accessible to all.

Jemma Waters 2 Aug 2022

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