It is almost the end of the tax year and, as the proverb on the sun dial says, “It is later than you think.” Our friends at P2P Finance News offer a timely (sic) reminder for savers and investors. WITH less than two months left to the end of the tax year, make sure you […]
Our friends at Crowdfundinsider report that peer-to-peer (P2P) lending research firm 4thWay “has published a note touting the benefits of investing in P2P loans in contrast to more volatile equity investing. 4thWay says that Brexit induced market volatility should compel investors to consider investing in online loans.” “4thWay says it is simple for lenders (ie investors) to diversify […]
As the Individual Savings Account (ISA) season cranks into gear, the marketing boffins at Money&Co. couldn’t quite resist offering support to England’s boys in white. We’ve been pleasantly surprised by the name recognition from the hoardings in St Lucia for the third cricket Test Match between the West Indies and England. Our sporting interests don’t […]
As promised yesterday, here’s some research from independent analyst, Beauhurst, on equity crowdfunding. The upshot, as reported, is that the growth on the other side of the fence is slowing. A report released this week indicates a decline in both the number of deals and the total amount deals for the UK early stage equity […]
Tomorrow, we’ll be taking a closer look at the pros and cons of investing in equity, specifically start-ups seeking share capital via crowdfunding. We often look at equity crowdfunding, as it’s seen by many as an alternative (though it’s not an either/or alternative) to crowdfunded debt. This site facilitates investment in crowdfunded debt: we bring […]
Investing in peer-to-peer (P2P) loans has its attractions, especially for the income-hungry. It also has its risks – which are prominently displayed on this site, including the Home Page and the risk warnings run at the foot of almost every article. But investing in the P2P platforms that provide the loans is something that can […]
Mainstream banking has long been playing a game of “if you can’t beat them, join them” with the alternative finance industry. Our own sub-sector of alternative finance, the peer-to-peer (P2P) credit sector, is among the most popular and sought-after. The government-backed British Business Bank is positively eager to help with credit funds for properly sourced […]
Do you want to commit capital to the small companies who find funding from the alternative finance sector – or would you prefer to invest in the alternative finance sector itself? Regular visitors to this site will be aware that Money&Co. lenders have achieved an average return of over 8 per cent (before we deduct […]