P2P Money Blog

The new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will take responsibility for peer-to-peer lending platforms from next year, and will be looking to protect both lenders and borrowers on these platforms. The FCA is consulting the industry and c0nsumers on the… more »

Following the article we reported on in the Financial Times, Funding Circle have very kindly clarified their position, stating that the discussions that have taken place are at a very early state. Here is the response from Samir Desai, the CEO of Fundi… more »

There was a very interesting article in the Financial Times regarding a possible tie up between Santander and Funding Circle. The UK arm of the Spanish bank is in discussions with Funding Circle - one of  the largest peer-to-peer lenders - to join fo… more »

ThinCats, the fourth biggest peer-to-peer company by loans arranged, has joined the P2P Finance Association, a trade body setup by Zopa, Funding Circle and RateSetter. Between these four companies, they have arranged over 97% of all peer-to-peer loans,… more »

ReBuildingSociety has recently launched a £50 cashback offer, for those lenders who sign-up and lend £5000.  It is also open to existing lenders who have not yet lent £5000.  This offer is now featured on the P2P money cashback site. To qualify, lender… more »