The snippets of news keep coming through. With the sunlit uplands officially scheduled for the end of the first quarter next year, the fallout from a super-hurried set of measures to shore up SMEs is beginning to make itself felt. Crowdfundinsider reports: HM Treasury has stated that it’s ultimately the responsibility of lenders, and not […]
The wait-and-see period continues. As we deal with the second Covid-19 wave and wait for vaccine rollout there’s much belt-tightening and general preparation for the battle to come in a world that reverts to the new version of “normal”. In FinTech, we’re seeing plenty of jockeying for position. AltFi reports the latest: London-based Zilch has today become […]
The seething mass of mutually contradictory signs ahead of Brexit offers, as you’d expect, no clarity – just confusion. Is the story below a sign of enthusiasm, or desperation? Time will tell. Our friends at AltFi report: Industry body Tech Nation has today revealed that applications for the Global Talent visa have jumped by 48 […]
What a hectic year it’s been. The Covid-19 crisis, and its politicisation, have led to remarkable structural uncertainties playing havoc with the mainstream investment markets. Although quoted US equities have largely recovered from the Covid crash of this Spring, the UK markets are still no more than halfway to recouping their losses. In the shadow […]
There’s a lot of interest in cryptos again. Bitcoin’s vertiginous climb to the heady height of three years ago is a sign of this. But much of the interest comes from decentralised Finance ( buzz area if ever there was one). Crowdfundinsider runs a primer on DeFi and other hot topics in a revved-up crypto […]
The stop-start, hot-cold nature of the alternative finance industry in the time of Covid-19 is a continuing theme. Rather than bust, the latest news report from our friends at UK Tech News offers a snapshot of a booming venture-capital industry, at least in London. With the latest vaccine developments and the impact of Brexit (possibly, […]
Home Truth time. Spreading investment across asset classes and within asset classes helps to reduce investment risk. At Money&Co. we have a bespoke portfolio service that does just that – for investors with £100,000 or more to commit to the loan offers on site.Here’s a reminder of what’s on offer. Diversification in your loan portfolio […]
Pushing against an open door is all very well. What happens if the room behind the open door is empty? This is a topic of considerable interest to us here at Money&Co., as we pursue more traditional methods of entry into the banking system. Our friends at Finextra offer a couple of reports – one […]
Today’s news-gathering brings tidings of tales that vary from measured prudence to something from across the Pond that looks rather like irrational exuberance. P2P Finance News reports: The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new chief executive Nikhil Rathi has said that the regulator will be focusing on the risks involved with higher-return investments, as he […]
It may not be the coming thing, but it is a thing that is certainly coming. Central banks around the world are set to launch their own digital currencies. In 2018, the preparation was done for a “Britcoin” launched by the Bank of England. The product is wrapped up in metaphorical cling film, and ready […]