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UK sites have gained regulatory approval and are offering higher returns on cash
Banker will sit on the peer-to-peer lender’s risk and audit committees
Research says those willing to pay the higher rates involved will be in the minority
The first European securitisation of an online loan has drawn interest and scepticismin which
It can be a short step from innovative start-up to a company overburdened by red tape
Deal shows growth in alternative platforms as traditional lending continues to stagnates
Funding Circle, Lending Club and Prosper form united front against closer regulation
Industry pours money into sites that cut out the traditional middleman
Strong investor appetite for London-based start-ups and fintech groups sees record inflows into country
Peer-to-peer lender shows popularity of model that bypasses traditional banks
Lender hit by share price falls after US listing says Chinese database gives it the edge
Blow to City of London claim to be global centre
Challengers to the UK’s established banks have been well received — by government and markets
Fund invests in small business loans in UK, US and Europe
Smaller platforms likely to struggle to gain investment
One of Europe’s best-funded fintech groups readies for US push
Niftier entrants including insurers, asset managers and P2P offer cheap and convenient finance
Ian McCafferty points to ‘changes to the architecture of business finance’
Deal to acquire Zencap is first foray into continental Europe
Peer-to-peer funding law change sees sharp rise in SME loans
Investment bank chooses Funding Circle to handle £100m in funds
Industry wants to counter concerns over abusive practices
Caravan parks and hurricane insurance are among high-risk high-return alternative investments
Group the first peer-to-peer platform to take such action in UK
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