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The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) is a research centre at the University of Cambridge's Judge Business School, focusing on alternative finance, including financial channels and instruments outside the traditional financial system. The CCAF studies the development of alternative financing instruments, channels, and systems, as well as their socio-economic, regulatory, and policy implications. The centre employs a data-driven and digital-first approach to research, aiming to identify global fintech trends, analyse evolving business models, and assess the socio-economic impact of digital financial services. It also produces open-access digital tools and delivers capacity-building and educational activities.