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Younger savers favour alternative finance over traditional ISAs
New research from social trading and multi-asset brokerage firm eToro has found that younger savers are more likely than older savers to consider alternative finance, especially peer-to-peer (P2P) lender platforms, as potential investment opportunit…
Why invest in the new Innovative Finance ISA?
From 6th April, savers have a new account to contemplate: the Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA). Stocks and shares ISAs and cash ISAs have been around…
Alternative finance expert defends P2P lending against Adair’s criticisms
A leading alternative finance expert has written an open letter to the erstwhile chair of the Financial Services Authority Adair Turner taking issue …
Delays in FCA IFISA-approval for most P2P platforms
With the recent launch of the much-awaited Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA), it has become clear that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has yet to …
Innovative Finance ISA officially launched
The 6th April is at last upon us, and the much-anticipated Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA), which will allow savers to earn interest tax free by inves…
P2P vs banks: borrowing is cheaper, ROI is higher
Research from the BBC reveals that borrowing £2,000 from a peer-to-peer (P2P) lender will cost between £7 and £27, but if borrowed from a bank via ov…
Other News & Blogs
How To Buy It: Expert Tips on Watches
All watch brands with a very few exceptions will depreciate immediately after purchase. There are a few such as the grand complication Patek Philippes which are in such short supply and high demand that they can immmediately be sold for a profit.
Why peer-to-peer loans are a more intuitive product for retail investors than equity
The peer-to-peer lending sector in the United Kingdom is much larger than the equity crowdfunding sector. There are many reasons for this, not least of which is the significant demand from consumers and small businesses for credit that is not fulfil…
Gold
Can gold be a good investment? Gold is unarguably a perfect metal for designing jewellery; the most obvious reason being the colour, but also as it is easy to work with, does not age or tarnish, alloy well with other metals and can easily be recyc…
Thinking of pawning your assets? Unbolted offers a cheaper, more discreet alternative
Despite the fact that pawnbrokers offer an attractive alternative for those looking to secure a loan in a difficult lending environment, or who wish to unlock the value of their assets with no potential consequences for their credit rating, recent r…