This week in Alternative Finance open in webbrowser There have been a number of exciting developments in the p2p space this week. First and foremost, a groundbreaking partnership between Funding Circle and Santander was unveiled. The arrangement will operate as a reciprocal referral system – and will...
Continue ReadingThis week in Alternative Finance View this email in your browser Welcome to the AltFiNews Letter! Firstly, a reminder that individual tickets are now on sale for the AltFi Awards at a Super Early Bird rate of £250 each. We also have a limited time 3 for 2...
Continue ReadingWelcome to the AltFiNews Letter! The major news this past week has been the mounting excitement over an SME referral system that now appears to be on the cusp of realization. It’s believed that the legislation forcing banks to refer businesses that they reject for loans...
Continue ReadingQuidCycle to Revolutionize Debt Management
Ethically sound peer-to-peer lender to challenge payday loans companies
By AltFinanceNews on 28th November 2013An ethical peer-to-peer lending company – QuidCycle – is giving hope to families trapped in spiralling debt.
Growing frustration at profit-driven financial products and institutions led founder Frank Mukahanana to create QuidCycle. Mukahanana believes the customer-focused model will ultimately render payday loans companies obsolete.
In an effort to quicken the realization of the government’s banking referral plan, the platforms behind alternativebusinessfunding.co.uk have offered to place the portal under neutral and independent management. continue reading...
Continue ReadingThe London Entrepreneurial Exchange (E2Exchange), headed by Sir Richard Branson, is behind the launch. The platform is called Ice Dragons – and will connect high-quality, ambitious start-ups with high net-worth investors. It is being delivered in partnership with the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise (ICE). E2Exchange...
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