The ongoing reduction of bank branches has had a strong impact on the accessibility of banking services for communities, especially in remote areas. To ensure access to financial services and optimise branch running costs, shared banking hub initiatives continue to emerge as an alternative. Here is a collection of the most interesting articles published in
As bank branches continue to close in the UK and more people turn to digital financial services, access to cash is becoming an increasingly important issue. A study conducted by University of Bristol found one in ten UK Post Offices has been affected by a bank closure within 1km, and this has resulted in a 27