Category: VIAINVEST news

As we wrap up another month, it’s time to view VIAINVEST’s performance highlights for November 2024.

Key Statistics for November 2024
• Loans Published: €9,508,492
• Loans Funded: €9,431,652
• Interest Paid to Investors: €345,310
• Interest Rate: Up to 13%

While November marked a slightly quieter month compared to prior months, figures reached €9.5M in investments published and €9.4M were successfully funded.

As we head into the final month of 2024, our focus remains on expanding investment offers and ensuring a seamless experience for our investor community.

Here’s a fresh take on the VIAINVEST performance report for September and October 2024

In September 2024, VIAINVEST published €11,928,910 in loans, with €11,736,351 successfully funded. Investors received €400,994 in interest, with rates reaching up to 13%. The platform’s client base also grew, totaling 41,427 registrations.

Continue reading September and October 2024 statistics are here

It has been a while since we’ve checked in on our largest loan originators. We asked the VIACONTO.se and VIASMS.lv country managers to give us insights into their performance and plans.
Continue reading Trending upwards: an update from Swedish and Latvian loan originators

Time to look at the latest VIAINVEST updates and performance in August 2024.

Continue reading Operational updates and monthly statistics: August 2024

Welcome to the final blog in the “Meet the team behind VIAINVEST” series. This month, we talked to Marta Smila, the Head of the Legal Department at VIA SMS Group. Marta tells the story of her road to VIA SMS Group and VIAINVEST, about the dynamics of her team and their work in regulatory compliance and investor protection. Continue reading Meet the team behind VIAINVEST – Legal department

Let’s take a look at the latest VIAINVEST updates and performance in July 2024.

Expanding security offerings from Latvian loan originator

We are expanding our flagship 13% annual interest offerings in Latvia, our largest loan originator. Securities backed by VIA SMS Latvia will now be available for 12 months at 13% and 6 months at 12%. Furthermore, the offer will be extended to securities with a 3-month maturity period and a 10% annual interest rate.

Continue reading Operational updates and monthly statistics: July 2024

We’re back again with another blog on the teams and people behind VIAINVEST. This time, we spoke to the head of the IT department – Didzis Šteinbergs. Join us as Didzis tells us about his work at VIAINVEST, what drives him and his team, and his goals and future plans for VIAINVEST from the IT side.

Continue reading Meet the team behind VIAINVEST: IT Department

Complete repayment of the cession investments

We are pleased to announce the successful repayment of our cession investments, with all remaining investments in Latvian loans made under cession agreements fully repaid. Our entire consumer loan portfolio now consists exclusively of Asset-backed securities. Completing the transition is an important milestone for us, and it aligns with our commitment to providing reliable investment opportunities for our clients.

Continue reading Operational updates and monthly statistics: June 2024 edition

Amendments to the Investor Protection Law from the 1st of July

VIAINVEST is a member of the protection scheme, an important part of the additional safeguards the regulated environment provides our investors. The amendments to the Investor Protection Law, effective July 1, 2024, introduce several key changes to enhance investor protection. These include a new definition for joint investments, a cap on compensation at 20,000 EUR per investor regardless of the number of securities or investment accounts of the investor, and detailed compensation eligibility and payment procedures. The Bank of Latvia will oversee compliance, manage the investor protection system, and process compensation claims. Additionally, sanctions and administrative measures for non-compliance are clarified, and public information about applied sanctions will be available on the Bank’s website. These updates ensure a more secure and transparent investment environment in line with EU directives.
Continue reading Operational updates and monthly statistics: May 2024 edition

Welcome back to “Meet the Team Behind VIAINVEST,” where we give you an insider’s look at the people powering our platform. This time, we’re sitting down with Igors Prokofjevs, our Head of Marketing. He’s the mastermind behind our marketing strategies, shaping how we connect with our community in sharing the VIAINVEST story.

Join us as we peek into his team’s daily challenges, triumphs, and creative drive, which help keep VIAINVEST at the forefront of the fintech industry.

Continue reading Meet the team behind VIAINVEST: Marketing department