Money transfer firms are another backbone of the economy as remittances from the large Somali diaspora, estimated at around $1 billion (£bb4 million) a year, keep many Somali families alive.

working on a plan to create a bank backed by six leading UK listed corporates disenchanted with the failing lending institutions in the Square Mile.

interesting fund to support burgeoning voluntary sector

aha. I like the "rule breaking" bit...

DIM :) I wonder how many video 'stars' are driven by fame vs money vs boredom aversion

When the donkey work of transferring a pre-determined and shared value from one person to another can be carried out digitally, to what extent is it desirable to have a tangible representation of that value? - always provocative.