All posts tagged "UK"
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6.8KBlockchainSantander Bank Proactive in Fintech as it Establishes a Blockchain Network
Recently, a consortium of Spanish companies has created the first multi-sector Blockchain-based technology platform known as Red Lyra. This is an important...
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29.7KFinance NewsAdvice Gap?
We hear a great deal about the ‘Advice Gap’. Following the RDR and the prohibition on (most, but not all) commission, the...
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20.6KCrowdfundingAll You Need to Know About Crowdfunding Investments
According to the World Bank, crowdfunding investments is set to reach $90 billion before the end of 2017 in the US alone....
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13.7KFintech News10 Equity Crowdfunding Websites to watch in the UK 2017
Equity Crowdfunding has proven to be good and very popular by offering and allowing alternative means to borrow or lend money. It...
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31.7KCrowdfundingCrowdfunding Grows Up as VC Activity Declines
Since its valuation of $880 million in 2010, crowdfunding has come a long way. According to Massolution crowdfunding report, the global crowdfunding...
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27.5KCrowdfundingThe Current and Expected Crowdfunding Regulation in the UK.
In all its forms, crowdfunding continues to grow across the UK. The presence of equity-based crowdfunding sites like CrowdCube, loan-based crowdfunding platforms...
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27.7KCrowdfundingWhy You Can’t Afford To Ignore Crowdfunding
The year 2016 was great for crowdfunding, be it lending, equity or reward-based. 2017 is also expected to see crowdfunding industry flourishing...
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43.1KInterviews and ReviewsWhy is it so hard for Financial Service Companies to Communicate with Consumers?
Most financial institutions share the same problem – poor customer communications. This is a common criticism from customers and industry analysts alike. ...
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10.1KFintech NewsIssues and Challenges in UK Fintech Market
In 2015, professional services firm EY described the UK as the most fintech-friendly country, with industry employing over 61,000 people and generating...
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16.1KFintech NewsThe Impact of Fintech Innovations on UK Banks
Fintech has garnered significant attention from banks and consumers; their potentially disrupting propositions causing anxiety as well as providing opportunities for banks....
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21.9KEquity CrowdfundingMajor Players in UK Equity Crowdfunding Market
Currently, equity-based crowdfunding is the second most active funding source in the UK, far ahead of private investment and angel network vehicles....
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22.7KEquity CrowdfundingUK Equity Crowdfunding Market Introduction and Size
As a concept, equity crowdfunding took off in the UK in 2011 with the launch of Crowdcube. Since then, new equity crowdfunding...
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19.3KPeer-to-Peer LendingFuture Outlook and Predictions for UK P2P Lending Market
Peer-to-peer lenders use digital platforms to link investors and borrowers, a contrast to traditional banks who lend out deposits of customers. It...
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19.9KRetail BankingWhat is Consumer Finance ?
Consumer finance is the division of retail banking that is involved in lending money to consumers. It includes a wide variety of...
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24.4KPeer-to-Peer LendingMajor Players in the UK P2P Lending Market
Peer-to-peer lending (P2P) is the practice of lending money to business or individuals through online services that match borrowers with lenders. Since...
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30.0KFintech NewsWhat is a Mobile Wallet, Origin and History in Financial technology?
A mobile wallet is a way of carrying digital card information in a digital form on a mobile device. To make purchases,...
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12.5KFintech NewsThe Digital wallet is set to exceed debit & credit card payments – How FinTech is disrupting the banking industry
The technology of today allows us, and our devices, to be more connected than ever before. This offers the opportunity for financial...
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11.4KECommerceThe Future Of the UK Mobile Payments Market.
In the UK, many people are not carrying cash anymore because they are realizing the security and convenience of mobile payments. According...
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12.2KECommerceCompany Profiles of Some Major Players in Mobile Payments Market
Mobile payments are soaring in popularity in the UK and promising to revolutionize commerce. Millions of pounds are already invested in mobile...
