- What investors want: Interview with bfinance’s Kathryn Saklatvalaby Kathryn Gaw on 10th January 2025 at 3:00 pm
bfinance has a unique insight into the minds of investors, from pension funds and insurers, to endowments, sovereign wealth funds and wealth managers. Kathryn Saklatvala, bfinance’s head of investment content, tells Alternative Credit Investor what these investors are looking for right now. Alternative Credit Investor (ACI): Can you tell me […]
- Private credit ETFs pose “structural risks”by Suzie Neuwirth on 10th January 2025 at 9:51 am
Private credit-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) are starting to enter the market, enabling investors to gain access to the asset class in a more liquid wrapper. Last month, ETF issuer BondBloxx launched the BondBloxx Private Credit CLO ETF, providing direct exposure to private credit middle market companies in the US. 80 per cent of the The […]
- Crowd2Fund names fintech veteran as CEOby Kathryn Gaw on 8th January 2025 at 3:28 pm
Crowd2Fund has named Toby Wootton as its new chief executive, as the UK-based peer-to-peer lending platform moves into the next phase of its growth. Wootton has worked at a number of fintechs including Funding Circle, WorldFirst, and SimplyVAT. He was global head of programmes at former P2P lender Funding Circle between 2018 and 2019 before The […]
- LandlordInvest up for saleby Hannah Gannage-Stewart on 7th January 2025 at 3:33 pm
UK peer-to-peer lending platform LandlordInvest has invited interested parties to bid on the platform, highlighting that it is Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated. In a post on LinkedIn this afternoon, co-founder Filip Karadaghi said the firm was a “fully FCA authorised and regulated lending platform, holding a consumer credit license in […]
- P2P tops UK’s fastest-growing alternative investments tableby Hannah Gannage-Stewart on 6th January 2025 at 11:28 am
Peer-to-peer lending has seen a 243 per cent surge in search interest over the past year, sending it to the top of Whiskey & Wealth Club’s table of the fastest-growing alternative investments in the UK. Whiskey & Wealth Club is an alternative asset platform specialising in premium whiskey investment. It analysed search trends over the […]
- NAV finance market to deploy $145bn by 2030by Kathryn Gaw on 3rd January 2025 at 4:41 pm
The NAV financing market is on track to deploy more than $145bn (£114.3bn) by 2030, as the segment continues to grow in popularity following a strong year. Earlier this year, Oaktree Capital Management and its subsidiary, NAV financing specialist 17Capital, predicted that the market could grow from $44bn in 2023 to $145bn by 2030 as The post NAV […]
- Akin adds Daniel Wayte to global capital solutions teamby Suzie Neuwirth on 3rd January 2025 at 12:42 pm
Akin has appointed Daniel Wayte as a corporate partner in London to expand its recently launched global capital solutions team. The law firm said that Wayte will join its team of lawyers that advise on complex situations across debt and equity, hybrid and structured solutions, joint ventures, rollups and spinouts. Read more: Law firm Akin The […]
- UK mortgage approvals dip in November amid stagnant economyby Suzie Neuwirth on 3rd January 2025 at 12:23 pm
UK mortgage approvals fell in November from a 26-month high in October, amid signs of a slowing economy. Bank of England data, released today, showed that net mortgage approvals for house purchases decreased by 2,400 to 65,700 in November. This contrasts to the upward trend of previous months, when mortgage approvals rose to 68,300 in The post UK […]
- Impact credit funds tipped for resurgence in 2025by Kathryn Gaw on 3rd January 2025 at 10:22 am
Private credit impact funds are set for a revival in popularity in 2025, following a period of declining investor interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) and impact investing. According to the annual ESG Attitudes Tracker by the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), the number of private investors who say they consider ESG […]
- Mayer Brown hires White & Case’s Chris McGarry to grow structured finance practiceby Suzie Neuwirth on 2nd January 2025 at 4:36 pm
Mayer Brown has boosted its structured finance practice with the appointment of Chris McGarry. McGarry will be a partner in the law firm’s global structured finance and private capital groups. He joins from White & Case, where he was one of the firm’s EMEA capital markets partners involved in the collateralised loan obligation (CLO) and […]
- Our festive opening hoursby Gareth Mackie on 19th December 2024 at 10:00 am
Edinburgh Castle, as seen from Calton Hill Our standard opening hours are 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The LendingCrowd office will be closed on the following dates: Wednesday 25 December 2024 Thursday 26 December 2024 Friday 27 December 2024 Wednesday …Read More The post Our festive opening hours appeared first on LendingCrowd.
- Can I apply for a LendingCrowd loan?by Gareth Mackie on 12th December 2024 at 3:15 pm
LendingCrowd was created to help British SMEs access the funding they need to thrive. Read on for a quick guide to our eligibility criteria. We can provide fast and affordable business loans of between £75,000 and £500,000 to limited companies and …Read More The post Can I apply for a LendingCrowd loan? appeared first on LendingCrowd.
- LendingCrowd ranked 25th fastest-growing technology company in the UK in the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 50by Gareth Mackie on 15th November 2024 at 2:11 pm
LendingCrowd announces that it ranked number 25 in the 2024 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over the last three years. LendingCrowd grew 1,253% …Read More The post LendingCrowd ranked 25th fastest-growing technology company in the […]
- The Housing Marketby Jacob Aboody on 30th October 2024 at 4:53 pm
The UK’s property market can be seen as a key indicator for the economic health of the country. A prolonged housing shortage means that in theory, demand is outpacing supply. However, the Covid pandemic, rising interest rates, the higher cost of living and a lack of wage growth has led to a recent slowdown in The post The Housing Market […]
- How platforms have adapted to a variable interest rate environmentby Jacob Aboody on 30th October 2024 at 4:24 pm
Interest rates have been on a rollercoaster ride in recent years. Covid saw the base rate fall to an all time low of 0.1 per cent1, and these record low rates were held until December 20212, when the Bank of England began to make small quarterly increases as the economy returned to normal working conditions. The post How platforms have adapted to […]
- Loanpad’s financial performanceby Jacob Aboody on 30th October 2024 at 11:42 am
Loanpad grew its profits again in the year ended 31 December 2023, according to the company’s most recent financial statements. During the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, Loanpad’s net assets grew to £1,183,852, from £725,454 in 2022 with nearly £700,000 of cash. This accords with Loanpad being profitable on a monthly basis since The […]
- Taking your business to the next levelby 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 Indexby 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 usersby 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 businessesby 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 worldby 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 2024by 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 loanby 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 applicationby 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 explainedby 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 […]
- Kuflink Soars: Doubling Profits and Delivering More in 2024by 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 growthby 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.
- 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 Collectionsby 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 2023by 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 […]
- What are the best and worst P2P loans right now? #19by 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 ratingsby 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 investmentsby 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 investorsby 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 #18by 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 ratingsby 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 saferby 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 #17by 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 sitesby 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.