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Peer-To-Peer Lenders Seek BoE Bailout
Coronavirus // March 23, 2020

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms in the U.K. are asking the government for help to continue lending after the coronavirus has ravaged markets around the world, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

U.K. Watchdog Proposes New Regulations On Lending Platforms
Bank Regulation // July 27, 2018

The U.K. watchdog in charge of investor oversight proposed tough new regulations regarding peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms, in a bid to help consumers wade through the new landscape, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Whatever Happened To … RateSetter
Whatever Happened To... // October 07, 2016

When the story of a business begins with “the first loan was written from my bedroom in Fulham, London,” you know that business’ story has got to be a good one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

RateSetter’s SME Lending Entrance Confirmed
B2B Payments // June 14, 2016

Reports that surfaced last month hinting at RateSetter‘s entrance into the corporate lending space appear to have been true. According to Financial Times, the U.K. peer-to-peer lender has secured government approval to begin lending to small and medium-sized enterprises this week. Get the Full Story Complete...

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UK’s Metro Bank To Buy P2P Lender RateSetter In Potential $15.6M Deal

August 03, 2020
London-based Metro Bank has struck a deal to buy peer-to-peer lender RateSetter for £2.5 million ($3.27 million) upfront. Metro will make additional payments to shareholders if RateSetter reaches certain benchmarks, according to a news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Peer-To-Peer Lenders Seek BoE Bailout

March 23, 2020
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms in the U.K. are asking the government for help to continue lending after the coronavirus has ravaged markets around the world, according to a report by...

U.K. Watchdog Proposes New Regulations On Lending Platforms

July 27, 2018
The U.K. watchdog in charge of investor oversight proposed tough new regulations regarding peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms, in a bid to help consumers wade through the new landscape, according to...