P2P Money Blog

For years Zopa were regarded as the "largest" peer-to-peer lender in the UK.  This should not be surprising as they were the first and had been been running for several years before any serious competition emerged.  However RateSetter now state the foll… more »

RateSetter, recently won the Alternative Finance Provider of the year in the AltFi awards, have rebranded themselves.  They last were last rebranded back in 2012.  While the new logo looks clear and integrates a percentage sign, the website has attracte… more »

With the Scottish referendum several weeks away, we look at how independence would affect peer-to-peer lending between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom. The vast majority of UK peer-to-peer companies are based in England, with one company -… more »

Peer-to-peer lending does involve taking some risk, and they are not currently covered by the FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme).  The value of a lender's loan book will vary and can fall as well as rise, with the possibility of a complete lo… more »

LendIt has announced details of their European conference in London on the 17th November.  Tickets cost £295 (£354 including VAT) per person, but with the discount code p2pmoneyvip attendees can purchase these tickets at the reduced price of £250.75 (£3… more »