It is a little early to say quite how president-elect Trump will handle his term in office will impact alternative finance, however one area that the sector will keep an eye on is that of regulation, something Trump spoke of ‘cutting’ during his campaign trail. Regulation is a positive step, however it comes at a financial cost
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Government announces launch of Bank Referral Scheme
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HM Treasury has today announced the launch of the Bank Referral Scheme and designated Funding Xchange as a finance platform. As part of the scheme, Funding Xchange is working with nine leading UK banks to help secure funding solutions if the bank is unable to help. In the new referral scheme, banks are now required to
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Peer-to-peer lenders, regulation and small businesses
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I have been nothing if not consistent in my view of the likely path peer-to-peer platforms would take in the light of increasing regulatory interest and some high-profile questioning of their particular business model. It is tempting to take an entirely negative view of the effect of ‘full fat’ regulation on any particular business sector, and
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Borrowing in the short term: Payday loans vs short-term loans
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
The loans market has been around from centuries and businesses making money through their charging of interest is a well-established business model. In the last decade the payday loans market though, has undergone many changes. This has led to the emergence of short term loans companies who offer similar interest rates, but over longer periods
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British Small Business Awards: Alternative Finance Provider of the Year shortlist
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The Alternative Finance Provider of the Year is the latest shortlist announcement for the British Small Business Awards. In this category, the judges will assess online finance providers such as crowdfunding sites and peer-to-peer lenders. They will look for the operators most notable in financing small companies, considering factors such as volume of funds provided, innovative services and a
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Brexit one month on: A view from a fintech start-up
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One month on from Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, markets are volatile and the tech industry could face years of uncertainty. With banks under pressure and questions flying around investment, EU skilled workers and passporting (to name a few) is there a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of
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