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FLA launches new Impact and Future of Finance platform
The FLA is launching a major new platform designed to strengthen the conversation around growth, economic impact and the future direction of finance.
The new FLA Impact and Future of Finance platform will bring together insight, evidence and industry leadership to demonstrate how asset finance, motor finance and consumer finance continue to support businesses, households and economic activity across the UK.
The launch comes at a time when the role finance plays in enabling investment, productivity growth and opportunity across the real economy is becoming increasingly important.
Last year alone, FLA members provided £163 billion of new lending across businesses and households, a record level including significant support for SMEs.
The FLA is delighted to welcome Paragon Bank as Founding Impact Partner 2026, supporting the launch of both the FLA Impact and Future of Finance Moment and the new Impact Report.
At the event the FLA will launch its new Impact Report – The Hidden Engine Behind UK Growth
The report brings together evidence, data and real-world stories showing how responsible finance supports growth, opportunity and the UK's transition to a more sustainable economy.
Unlocking finance enabling businesses to invest and drive productivity and innovation.
Supporting households through greater access to responsible finance that enables economic participation.
Financing the acceleration to greater energy efficiency, renewable investment and net zero ambitions.
Helping households and communities finance mobility enabling access to employment and opportunities.
The platform will officially launch on 29 June at the King’s Fund, London, through the FLA Impact and Future of Finance Moment, a new flagship session bringing together leaders from across finance, policy and industry to explore:
At the event the FLA will launch its new Impact Report – The Hidden Engine Behind UK Growth
Supporting investment in advanced equipment, innovation and high-value UK manufacturing.
Helping farms modernise, improve productivity and invest confidently for the future.
Supporting businesses investing in renewable energy while reducing costs and emissions.
Helping people stay connected to work, education and opportunity across the UK.
Explore the latest evidence, analysis and real-world case studies demonstrating how responsible finance supports businesses, households and long-term UK economic growth.
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