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InvestUp introduce RoboLending… Assetz Capital launch yet another managed fund – this one features loans secured against property but the target rate of return is only 5.5% pa… Daring investors can now invest via an IFISA wrapper on the high risk/return ReBuildingSociety platform…
Funding Circle have received full authorisation from the FCA although, looking ahead, they appear a little concerned as to how they will cope with the expected demand from investors when they introduce an IFISA product now they have permission to do so… Zopa are managing this problem by initially offering their IFISA to existing customers only
Funding Circle overtake Zopa to become the P2P that has lent the most… There is good news for Zopa as it becomes the first of the “Big 3” to receive full authorisation from the FCA paving the way for it to offer an IFISA… Meanwhile, the top rate of return at the third of the “Big 3” – Ratesetter – falls 2% in as many months to just 3.2% pa.
Lending Crowd have shortened the duration of auctions to allow investors earn money sooner, Assetz have increased the return on their investment accounts and Money and Co disclose three loans in trouble
The Secret Investor’s favourite platform – FundingSecure – launch their IFISA… FundingCircle is to remove lending to property developers from its portfolio over the next 18 months… The Easter holidays result in a reduction in throughput on most sites
Regulation of the IFISA frustrates the Secret Investor, Funding Secure get full authorisation from the FCA, Money & Co come to market with a rare deal and a deal with Lending Crowd defaults after only three payments!
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