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  • Schroders: Investors to up exposure to private equity and debt
    by Suzie Neuwirth on 17th October 2024 at 11:05 am

    Global investors and advisers are planning to increase allocations to private assets over the next 12 months, with private equity topping the list followed by private debt. A Schroders survey of almost 3,000 institutional investors and gatekeepers, which collectively have $74.5tn (£57.3tn) in assets under management or advice, found that 80 per […]

  • easyMoney reaches £400m in lending
    by Kathryn Gaw on 17th October 2024 at 10:38 am

    easyMoney has reached its £400m lending milestone, as the peer-to-peer lending platform continues to grow. It comes just three months after the property lender revealed that its live loan book had reached £200m. At the time, easyMoney chief executive Jason Ferrando noted that the platform had funded more than £380m of loans. Since then, the […]

  • Private credit’s tech awakening
    by Kathryn Gaw on 17th October 2024 at 8:38 am

    In his role as managing director of portfolio strategy at Northleaf Capital, Jon McKeown has witnessed the remarkable growth of private credit, and the importance of technology in fuelling that growth. He tells Alternative Credit Investor how his team is working to integrate private credit technology in a way that works for both fund managers The […]

  • “Renewed appetite” for external finance among UK smaller firms
    by Suzie Neuwirth on 17th October 2024 at 7:45 am

    UK smaller businesses sought out more debt last year, with many using it to fund investments that they had previously delayed. The British Business Bank’s fourth Nations and Regions Tracker reported that 46 per cent of smaller firms accessed external finance last year, a 10 per cent increase from 2022. The state development bank’s research […]

  • Barings to launch European private credit CLO
    by Kathryn Gaw on 16th October 2024 at 3:33 pm

    Barings is set to launch one of the first private credit collateralised loan obligations (CLOs) in Europe. Bloomberg has reported that Barings registered the new vehicle at the Irish companies’ registration office earlier this month, under the name ‘Barings Euro Middle Market CLO 2024-1 DAC’. Read more: Comvest issues debut mid-market CLO […]

  • Legal & General promotes private markets CEO
    by Kathryn Gaw on 16th October 2024 at 10:52 am

    Legal & General has promoted Laura Mason, chief executive of private markets, to head up the investment and insurance firm’s entire retail division. Mason will take over the role in December, succeeding Bernie Hickman. “Our retail businesses are foundational to L&G, reflecting our roots in insurance as well as being an important growth […]

  • Macfarlanes: NAV financing is “hot topic” in fund finance
    by Kathryn Gaw on 16th October 2024 at 9:49 am

    NAV financing continues to be the “hot topic” in fund financing, according to a new report from law firm Macfarlanes. Macfarlanes’ Private Capital Review 2024 highlighted a number of areas of growth in the private capital space, and NAV financings were deemed to be among the most attractive areas for GPs. The review found that The post […]

  • Navigating the future of private credit through local expertise
    by Contributor on 16th October 2024 at 5:00 am

    Zach Lewy, founder, chief executive and chief investment officer of Arrow Global, explains the value of country-specific strategies Reflecting on the growing landscape of private credit, I am struck by the pivotal role that local expertise plays in navigating this evolution. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a significant change in how […]

  • Rising investor demand for litigation finance coincides with higher losses
    by Kathryn Gaw on 15th October 2024 at 9:11 am

    Investors have been piling into the litigation funding space in search of triple-digit returns but experts have urged newcomers to be aware of the risks in the market. Litigation funding has become a popular segment of the alternative lending sector in recent months, with litigation funding specialists attracting interest from both institutional […]

  • Private credit inflows outperform other alts
    by Suzie Neuwirth on 14th October 2024 at 11:21 am

    Private credit fundraising has remained resilient amid a muted backdrop for broader alternatives, new Moody’s research has found. Analysis of six European alternative asset managers that the ratings agency monitors – Man Group, ICG, Tikehau, Patrizia, EQT and Partners Capital – showed that overall fundraising fell by 18 per cent year-on-year […]

  • Taking your business to the next level
    by Gareth Mackie on 10th October 2024 at 1:49 pm

    Growing your business requires strategic planning, effective execution and a keen understanding of your market. Having sufficient funding in place could help you on your journey. LendingCrowd was created to fund the ambitions of businesses across Britain. We combine cutting-edge technology …Read More The post Taking your business to the next […]

  • Loanpad among primary constituents of the 4th Way P2P And Direct Lending Index
    by Jacob Aboody on 9th September 2024 at 10:00 am

    Loanpad is proud to announce that it is one of the primary constituents of the newly-launched 4th Way P2P And Direct Lending (PADL) Index1.   The index covers more than half of the UK’s P2P lending market by current volume, at more than £745m.   It allows borrowers and investors to directly compare the performance The post Loanpad among […]

  • What can I use a LendingCrowd loan for?
    by Gareth Mackie on 4th September 2024 at 10:40 am

    Even the most successful companies may need a cash injection to reach their full potential – and that’s where a business loan can help. With LendingCrowd, you can use a business loan to refinance existing debt, making your outgoings more manageable. …Read More The post What can I use a LendingCrowd loan for? appeared first on LendingCrowd.

  • How would property-backed investments react to a property crash?
    by Jacob Aboody on 14th August 2024 at 10:21 am

    Property lending is as popular as ever in the UK, but no investment option is entirely risk free. In property lending, the key risk is that the value of the underlying property will decline substantially, thus making it harder for investors to recoup their capital if need be.   Many investors will remember the early The post How would […]

  • The upcoming software upgrade and what it means for the site and its users
    by Jacob Aboody on 14th August 2024 at 9:47 am

    Loanpad is updating its software. We have taken this decision in order to make the site even more user friendly for our investors, and to ensure that it we are up to date with the latest development standards in the industry.   Fintech companies are innovative by nature, and software updates are an important part The post The upcoming software […]

  • Loan options for seasonal businesses
    by Gareth Mackie on 5th June 2024 at 9:00 am

    There are many types of business that could be described as seasonal, relying on specific times of the year to generate the bulk of their income. While the likes of ice cream parlours, Christmas decorations retailers and wedding planners may see …Read More The post Loan options for seasonal businesses appeared first on LendingCrowd.

  • Compound interest: The 8th wonder of the world
    by Jacob Aboody on 3rd June 2024 at 10:45 am

    Albert Einstein once described compound interest as the eighth wonder of the world. “He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it,” he famously said.   For investors, compound interest represents one of the best ways to build wealth with minimal effort.   What is compound interest?   Compound interest simply The post […]

  • Peer-to-peer lending in 2024
    by Jacob Aboody on 30th May 2024 at 2:16 pm

    The peer-to-peer lending sector has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past 20 years. Since the first UK peer-to-peer lending platform launched in 2005, the sector has been through a rollercoaster of changes, from ISA opportunities and regulatory changes, to a handful of high-profile insolvencies.   Today, peer-to-peer lending occupies a […]

  • Funding your ambitions with a business loan
    by Gareth Mackie on 22nd May 2024 at 10:00 am

    Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the powerhouse of the British economy, making up more than 99% of the business population and accounting for some 61% of all private sector employment. However, the Federation of Small Business has reported that just …Read More The post Funding your ambitions with a business loan appeared first on […]

  • Preparing your LendingCrowd loan application
    by Gareth Mackie on 7th May 2024 at 8:16 am

    If you have decided to apply for a business loan with LendingCrowd, here’s a quick guide to the process, including our eligibility criteria and the information you’ll need to supply along with your application. Is my business eligible to apply?LendingCrowd can …Read More The post Preparing your LendingCrowd loan application appeared first on […]

  • Could your business benefit from refinancing?
    by Gareth Mackie on 4th April 2024 at 11:14 am

    Using a business loan to refinance existing borrowing could help you focus on what you do best – running your business. It’s common for businesses to take on different forms of finance over time to meet varying needs. For example, a …Read More The post Could your business benefit from refinancing? appeared first on LendingCrowd.

  • Loanpad’s wind down plans explained
    by Jacob Aboody on 28th March 2024 at 9:41 am

    In January, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a stern warning to peer-to-peer lending platforms: confirm your wind-down plans or risk losing regulatory status.   By law, every peer-to-peer lending platform must have a wind-down plan in place in order to be regulated. This rule was introduced following the high-profile failure of P2P […]

  • What do the new IFISA rules mean?
    by Jacob Aboody on 11th March 2024 at 1:38 pm

    The Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) is changing this year. From 5 April, the IFISA tax wrapper will be extended to include long-term asset funds (LTAFs) and open-ended property funds for the first time. Investors will also be able to open multiple IFISAs per year, and partial transfers will be allowed between IFISA providers.   So The post What […]

  • Meet the team – Neil Maurice, Chief Operating and Finance Officer at Loanpad
    by Jacob Aboody on 6th March 2024 at 9:59 am

    Loanpad’s success is testament to the hard work and expertise of the people who operate the platform behind the scenes. In this new blog series, we meet the team and learn more about their roles. First up is Neil Maurice, Chief Operating and Finance Officer.   What did you do before Loanpad?   I started The post Meet the team – Neil […]

  • How does Loanpad earn its money?
    by Jacob Aboody on 23rd February 2024 at 3:54 pm

    Peer-to-peer lending platforms earn their money in a few different ways. Many platforms make their income by taking an arrangement fee from the borrower when they originate a new loan. Others prefer to take a percentage of the loan payments, while some earn money through some combination of both.   Loanpad does not charge any The post How does […]

  • How we reached over £80m
    by Jacob Aboody on 20th February 2024 at 12:37 pm

    Since Loanpad opened for business in late 2018, the platform has grown to a current loanbook size of over £80m with zero capital losses to date. As the platform aims to reach at least the £100m mark by the end of 2024, it seems like a good time to pull the curtain back and share The post How we reached over £80m appeared first on Loanpad.

  • Kuflink Soars: Doubling Profits and Delivering More in 2024
    by Kuflink on 16th January 2024 at 12:58 pm

    We’re thrilled to announce a record-breaking year for Kuflink, the award-winning financial lender you trust.

  • Business loans to fuel your growth
    by Gareth Mackie on 15th January 2024 at 5:26 pm

    When you’re looking to expand your business, for example by launching a new product, moving to larger premises or growing your team, a business loan could help to fund your ambitions. Before making any decisions about borrowing to expand, you’ll have …Read More The post Business loans to fuel your growth appeared first on LendingCrowd.

  • Steering your business through cashflow challenges
    by Gareth Mackie on 29th November 2023 at 10:00 am

    Cashflow is the net amount of money moving in and out of your business in terms of income and expenditure. In an ideal world, your cashflow would be positive at all times – in other words, you’d have more money coming …Read More The post Steering your business through cashflow challenges appeared first on LendingCrowd.

  • IF-ISA, beginner’s guide to earning £1m Interest Tax-free!
    by min.binning@kuflink.com (Min Binning) on 9th October 2023 at 12:40 pm

    Earn £1m Interest Tax-free, using a simple UK Tax idea.*    

  • Is Peer to Peer Lending Safe? Coffee with Kuflink’s Head of Collections
    by Nattalie Weeks on 9th October 2023 at 12:40 pm

    As Head of Collections for Kuflink, and armed with 30 years of banking experience, I have taken to this department like a duck to water. To get a deal underwritten requires an immense amount of work allowing investors to lend with care.

  • Kuflink’s new features for February 2023
    by Hari Ramamurthy on 9th October 2023 at 12:39 pm

    As we close out the year (2022) and welcome a new one (2023), we’re delighted to share some of Kuflink’s new features from our team at Kuflink. Over the past two months, we’ve been working hard to create new features and enhance existing ones to serve our clients better and improve their experience with our products. NEW! New Promotional rates […]

  • Why working capital is a must for SMEs
    by Gareth Mackie on 4th October 2023 at 12:13 pm

    Working capital is the lifeblood of a business. It’s defined as current assets minus current liabilities, so it represents the amount of cash available at any given time once the business has paid its bills, such as staff wages and supplier …Read More The post Why working capital is a must for SMEs appeared first on LendingCrowd.

  • Could a cashflow loan boost your business?
    by Gareth Mackie on 24th May 2023 at 3:33 pm

    There are many ways in which your business could get a boost by taking out a loan for cashflow purposes. Here are some of the key potential benefits: Improved cashflow: A business loan can help you improve your cashflow by providing your …Read More The post Could a cashflow loan boost your business? appeared first on LendingCrowd.

  • What are the best and worst P2P loans right now? #19
    by Oscar Harrington on 1st May 2023 at 9:57 am

    Our pick of the best P2P loans This post is part of a regular series where we highlight what we think are some of the best P2P loans available in … The post What are the best and worst P2P loans right now? #19 appeared first on Explore P2P.

  • New lenders are appearing on Lendermarket. Are they solid? Here’s our Lendermarket lender ratings
    by Hans Marwitz on 11th February 2023 at 4:37 am

    Lendermarket now offers loans from multiple lenders When Lendermarket launched it only offered loans from one loan originator – the Creditstar group. Recently, the site added more lenders to the … The post New lenders are appearing on Lendermarket. Are they solid? Here’s our Lendermarket lender ratings appeared first on Explore P2P.

  • Times are tough. Here’s how to manage the risks and find resilient investments
    by Hans Marwitz on 3rd October 2022 at 1:57 pm

    European economies face many issues. What are the growing risks for investors? Economic conditions have become much less stable over the last few years. After a long period of stability, … The post Times are tough. Here’s how to manage the risks and find resilient investments appeared first on Explore P2P.

  • Mintos is now offering regulated investments. Here are the key changes, and 4 big downsides for investors
    by Oscar Harrington on 30th May 2022 at 4:28 pm

    Mintos launched regulated ‘notes’ on 25th May Mintos has finally launched its notes program. Notes will be the new way that Mintos structures all new investments from 1 July 2022. … The post Mintos is now offering regulated investments. Here are the key changes, and 4 big downsides for investors appeared first on Explore P2P.

  • What are the best and worst P2P loans right now? Special Wartime Edition #18
    by Oscar Harrington on 12th April 2022 at 7:07 pm

    Our pick of the best P2P loans This post is part of a regular series where we highlight what we think are some of the best P2P loans available in … The post What are the best and worst P2P loans right now? Special Wartime Edition #18 appeared first on Explore P2P.

  • Russia/Ukraine – which P2P investments are most at risk?
    by Hans Marwitz on 13th March 2022 at 1:00 pm

    The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has created huge financial disruptions that may persist for a long time The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to considerable death and destruction … The post Russia/Ukraine – which P2P investments are most at risk? appeared first on Explore P2P.

  • Who are the best lenders on Peerberry? Our Peerberry lender ratings
    by Oscar Harrington on 11th March 2022 at 10:41 am

    Last updated 11 March 2022 Important update due to Ukraine / Russia situation Peerberry has two main lending groups that operate on it – Aventus Group and GoFingo. Both companies … The post Who are the best lenders on Peerberry? Our Peerberry lender ratings appeared first on Explore P2P.

  • New P2P regulations are coming. Here’s 8 reasons why P2P will become better and safer
    by Oscar Harrington on 28th February 2022 at 12:22 pm

    P2P lending in the EU will no longer be the ‘wild west’ P2P Investing is becoming better regulated within the EU. That is a long overdue and welcome thing from … The post New P2P regulations are coming. Here’s 8 reasons why P2P will become better and safer appeared first on Explore P2P.

  • What are the best and worst P2P loans right now? Edition #17
    by Hans Marwitz on 15th November 2021 at 6:49 pm

    Our pick of the best P2P loans This post is part of a regular series where we highlight what we think are some of the best P2P loans available in … The post What are the best and worst P2P loans right now? Edition #17 appeared first on Explore P2P.

  • What’s happening in P2P? Here’s why we are keeping our eyes on these 7 sites
    by Oscar Harrington on 9th October 2021 at 6:08 pm

    You can ignore most P2P ‘news’ Imagine that you are hired by a P2P investment site.  Your job is to publish content that is going to grab people’s attention. What … The post What’s happening in P2P? Here’s why we are keeping our eyes on these 7 sites appeared first on Explore P2P.

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