David Clarke
One step closer to Digital Cash
6 November, 2018We just moved one step closer to seeing Europe’s first general-use central bank digital currency, which could be implemented as soon as 2021. Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, has published an action plan for the next stage of the ‘e-Krona’ … Continue reading
War on cash: worrying new data
18 October, 2018New data released last week reveals that the disappearance of cash machines is continuing at a rapid pace. A total of 1,400 closed in the six months between January and August 2018, and Positive Money has found that some parts … Continue reading
Cash machines closing at record rate: Positive Money response
12 September, 2018Responding to the confirmation from Link that cash machines are closing at a rate of 250 per month, David Clarke, head of policy at Positive Money said: “Today’s news that cash machines are disappearing at a record rate, including many … Continue reading
Banks’ war on cash halted after Positive Money campaign
17 July, 2018This week, we scored a significant victory in the fight to protect the UK’s access to cash. The Link scheme has cancelled planned cuts to the “interchange” fee which banks pay towards the cost of running the UK’s network of … Continue reading
5,500 Sign Positive Money’s Digital Cash Statement – What Happens Next?
13 April, 2018Earlier today, Positive Money submitted a statement signed by thousands of supporters to MPs on the powerful Treasury Select Committee. The statement makes the case for Digital Cash, and asks the Committee to recognise the idea’s widespread support. We're happy … Continue reading
Digital Cash: sign our joint statement
28 March, 2018Positive Money have launched a joint statement on Digital Cash, which will be presented to the Treasury Select Committee next month. Click here to read the full statement and add your name. Earlier this month, MPs on the influential Treasury Select … Continue reading
New report: The Future of Cash
20 March, 2018With the UK at risk of losing thousands of ATMs, new Positive Money research recommends that the Government gives regulators the role of protecting access to cash, and the power to stop ATM closures. Over three quarters (77%) of British … Continue reading
Bank of England inflation report: our reaction
8 February, 2018Responding to the Bank of England’s inflation report, Fran Boait, Executive Director of Positive Money, said: “The Bank of England is leading with the message that “the economy now needs a little less support.” But the question is what parts … Continue reading
Competing visions for our financial system after Brexit
1 February, 2018What should be the future of monetary policy and financial regulation after Brexit? It’s set to be a fiercely contested battle over the coming months, with two competing visions of how our economic institutions should evolve. On the one hand, … Continue reading