May 22, 2014
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Crowdfunding Sports
Ireland’s top doubles player, James Cluskey, was travelling the globe, climbing the men’s tennis rankings and running out of money.Playing in tournaments from the U.S....
May 20, 2014
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The crowdfunding phenomenon – looking beyond the hype
This relatively new financing model is experiencing exponential growth globally. In the period 2009-2013, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the funding volumes was...
May 19, 2014
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UKCF director Andy Payne leads campaign to stem brain drain; U.K. gaming industry levels up
FORTUNE -- A 10-year campaign to achieve tax breaks for videogame development in the U.K. is victorious, with the country's creative industry hoping it...
May 18, 2014
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UKCF Association Annual General Meeting
The first Annual General Meeting of the UK Crowdfunding Association will take place on 10 June, 2014. Voting papers for nomination of directors will be...
May 18, 2014
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How does the FCA regulate crowd funding and which types of crowd funding are regulated
Find out how crowdfunding works, some of the benefits and risks, and the FCA's view of this type of investment opportunity. Crowdfunding is a way in which...
May 16, 2014
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Crowdfunding landlords in retirement
Pension reforms could see some retirees use crowdfunding to get a buy-to-let loan in order to boost their incomes. Pensioners thinking of using their freed...
May 16, 2014
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Alternative financing: show me the money
Alternative financing: show me the money The growth of the alternative financing sector is putting more investors in touch with businesses of all sizes who...
May 15, 2014
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QuidCycle to Revolutionize Debt Management Ethically sound peer-to-peer lender to challenge payday loans companies
QuidCycle 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 –...
May 14, 2014
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Job opportunity, Consultant for Bovill's venture finance team
Consultant for Bovill’s Venture Finance team Bovill’s Venture Finance team is growing and is looking to hire a client facing consultant. The team exists to...