May 13, 2014
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Crowdfunding: Does it have staying power?
The peer-to-peer and crowdfunding landscape is changing rapidly. Just a few years ago many people had never heard of the concept of lending their cash...
May 13, 2014
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SME spending spree cements economic recovery
Money&Co, the crowdfunding site launched by veteran fund manager Nicola Horlick, has reported a significant SME funding shortfall. The study asked senior management at UK...
May 13, 2014
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Crowdfunding success for smartwatch creator
The Durham-based creator of a high-tech smartwatch is celebrating after smashing an ambitious crowdfunding target in less than two weeks. Paul Gill, who is founder...
May 13, 2014
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UK & US Peer-to-Peer Regulation: Enlightened Touch vs. Square Peg Round Hole
United Kingdom & the United States See Incredible Growth in Peer to Peer Lending Industry. With all of the hype around equity crowdfunding the silent...
May 12, 2014
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With a little help from my friends: is crowd funding the answer to the SME finance gap?
By Carina Perkins+, 12-May-2014 New research suggests that small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are facing severe challenges when trying to access financing – could crowdfunding...
May 12, 2014
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The Pajama Game musical woos new breed of investor
The Pajama Game opens in London's West End this week having raised more than £200,000 through a crowdfunding scheme. Why is commercial theatre chasing a...
May 12, 2014
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FCA to set boundaries of online guidance and advice
The Financial Conduct Authority is to publish a consultation next month to address the distinction between online guidance services and regulated advice. The Financial...
May 8, 2014
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ESMA Securities and Markets Stakeholders Group issues position paper
On 5th May ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) published a position paper on Crowdfunding. Below are some of the clauses from the summary of...
May 8, 2014
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How-to guide: funding your social enterprise with and without money
In the Guardian, hubbub founder Jonathan May discusses a step by step approach to funding a social enterprise, with and without money. In his article...