alternative lending

Bank SME Lending Surges, Alt-Lenders Flop
Bank SME Lending Surges, Alt-Lenders Flop
December 14, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Marketplace lending platform Biz2Credit has published its latest small business lending index, and the numbers signal rough waters ahead for alternative finance. Get the Full...

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UK Moves To Protect Alt-Lending Investors
UK Moves To Protect Alt-Lending Investors
December 12, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is looking to introduce new rules aimed at protecting investors of the alternative lending community, reports said Friday (Dec. 9)....

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Not All SME Loans Are Created Equal
Not All SME Loans Are Created Equal
December 09, 2016  |  B2B Payments

A small business loan by any other name — would it still suit the borrower? Not necessarily. There are several different types of loans a...

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Sage Links French SMEs To Fast Financing
Sage Links French SMEs To Fast Financing
December 07, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Sage is gearing up for a busy year ahead after showing a favorable financial performance for FY 2016 and announcing plans to make some strategic investments...

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Timelio Adds New Weight To Aussie AltFin Market
Timelio Adds New Weight To Aussie AltFin Market
December 05, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Australia’s bourgeoning alternative lending scene saw new investment Friday (Dec. 2) when reports emerged that Timelio raised more than $3.7 million (A$5 million). Get the...

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Small, Early-Stage Funding Rounds Dominate B2B FinTech
Small, Early-Stage Funding Rounds Dominate B2B FinTech
December 02, 2016  |  B2B Payments

We’re covering two weeks’ worth of B2B venture capital funding, and across the board, India has come out on top. The nation saw four startups...

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Funding Options Calls Out Banks’ Big-Biz Preferences
Funding Options Calls Out Banks’ Big-Biz Preferences
November 22, 2016  |  B2B Payments

U.K. alternative lender Funding Options is calling big banks out for favoring large corporates over SMEs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Why Banks Reach For The Unprofitable, Demanding SME
Why Banks Reach For The Unprofitable, Demanding SME
November 21, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The dominating narrative in small business lending is the rise in alternative finance to fill the gaps left behind by traditional banks. Even so, FinTech...

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How Corporates Receive — And Revive — Investment Strategies
How Corporates Receive — And Revive — Investment Strategies
November 21, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Businesses today are extra careful about where they place their money — if they invest at all, that is. This week, we take a look...

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