Episode 7

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Published on:

14th Nov 2025

The Finance Gap: Who's Being Left Behind?

Female founders, ethnic minority-led businesses and founders who may have encountered challenging circumstances continue to face significant barriers when it comes to accessing finance.

Host Gemma Casey is joined by Jill Jones of Women Angels of Wales, Akmal Hanuk of Assadaqaat Community Finance and Emma Musgrave of Purple Shoots to discuss the organisations working to support these businesses, and why inclusive finance is not just a social priority but also an economic opportunity.

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About the Podcast

Finance and Investment Wales
A podcast discussing the finer points of the Welsh Finance Sector.
Finance and Investment Wales is a podcast series focused on exploring the key themes within Wales’ finance and investment landscape.

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mark powney

Business News Wales is a Welsh-owned independent media and communications business with a team of journalists and storytellers located in all regions of Wales.

Our wide-ranging menu of platforms, communication services, and highly targeted distribution networks offers our clients a proven, strategically connected one-stop-shop solution for all regions and business sectors in Wales and beyond.