Articles

Zopa, RateSetter and Funding Circle Miss ISA Deadline

31 May, 2016
The FCA currently has a backlog of peer-to-peer providers awaiting full authorisation so the usual 12 month authorisation process may take longer.

Deloitte Report: Marketplace Lending a Temporary Phenomenon

26 May, 2016
The report concluded that P2P funds, and not necessarily online P2P platforms, could be the real material threat to the banking industry.

Best peer-to-peer lending platforms in the UK

24 May, 2016
Which peer-to-peer lending platforms are offering the best rates on the market and how do they compare against one another.

Crowdstacker Investment Review

22 May, 2016
An in-depth review of the Crowdstacker platform, including its investment products, underwriting processes, performance stats and much more.

BondMason Investment Review

17 May, 2016
BondMason Review: Orca reviews BondMason's loan book for Peer-to-peer Lending (P2P lending). How well does BondMason perform?

LendInvest Strikes £40m Macquarie Deal

27 April, 2016
P2P lending platform, LendInvest, has struck a deal with Australian investment bank Macquarie, securing a £40m line for property funding.

Innovative Finance ISA 2016: Where Are We Now?

25 April, 2016
It's been almost a month since the new tax-efficient wrapper launched. How does the P2P landscape look after a landmark month for the industry?

Octopus Investments to Offer P2P Platform: Is Wealth Management Sector Adopting P2P?

14 April, 2016
Octopus Investments recently announced that it will be launching a peer-to-peer lending platform as an additional arm to their £6bn UK company.

Innovative Finance ISA Will Be a Slow Burner

10 April, 2016
The Innovative Finance ISA which launched on April 6th is expected to take months, perhaps years before it takes full effect.