When we launched our Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) on Wednesday 6 April, only seven other platforms joined us in being the first on the market to offer the Innovative Finance ISA product. Whilst there are still around 80 other organisations waiting to receive full approval, the FCA should be praised for not rushing through the approval of other platforms.

12th April 2016

In the first autumn budget (an annual replacement of the event traditional held in April), the Chancellor introduced a number of new policies to boost the British economy as it prepares to leave the European Union and encourage an “outward looking free trading nation.” During the event, a number of new measures were introduced to encourage business growth, productivity, and to reward investors and savers for backing new companies.

24th November 2017

In October 2017 interest rates rose for the first time in more than a decade, increasing from 0.25% to 0.50%. Whilst this change is relatively small, it is an indication of the direction of travel, with further increases predicted by the City in 2018. What Does This Mean for Savers, Investors, and P2P?

19th January 2018

Brexit has been a hot topic for businesses around the world lately and recently the haze has started to clear. Many opportunities are becoming apparent for both businesses and entrepreneurs globally who can make the most of the new freedoms after leaving the EU at midnight on Friday the 29th March 2019.

10th November 2017

Earlier in the month, HMRC released data showing that a total of 2,000 IFISA’s were opened during the tax year, introducing a potential of £40million investment available to British businesses; the total amount of funds invested overall reached an average of £17 million across all providers so far.

26th October 2017