Fintech Investments Jump to a New Annual Record

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When talking about investments into fintech startups and SMEs, it is becoming almost normal to have new record figures to look at every now and then. According to a report just released by CB Insights, in 2018 a total of $39.57B were raised by VC-backed companies, making it the best year ever registered, with an impressive 120% increase on the previous one, largely supported by the expansion in the number of the mega rounds of more than $100M each. Continue reading Fintech Investments Jump to a New Annual Record

Making the most out of your auto invest

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Hey guys! We’re starting a new series of blog posts with #VIAINVESTtips. With the first article in this series we’re aiming to help you improve the efficiency of your auto invest portfolio. Read on to make sure you have your investment funds on track.  

So, you’ve been using auto invest feature and you’ve probably been wondering – why not all of your available funds are invested?  Or maybe, for some reason you haven’t tried this feature yet, and you’re just eager to understand how the auto invest function works? We have put together a list of a few practical tips to help you get the best out of your auto invest! Continue reading Making the most out of your auto invest

What Does the Future Hold for P2P Lending in Europe?

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As we’ve covered in our recent posts on the subject, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is considered a power that swept through the European financial sector and will continue to do so if it is able to remain relevant. In this post, we’ll look at all the things that currently and could possibly in the future impact the sustainability of P2P lending in Europe. Continue reading What Does the Future Hold for P2P Lending in Europe?

Where P2P Lending Is in Europe Now and What to Expect in 2019

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Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is roughly a decade old, and it not only disrupted the financial services sector after the global financial crises, but has paved the way forward when it comes to investing and borrowing money.

In Europe, the United Kingdom (UK) is still the largest P2P player and the birthplace thereof. The rest of Europe is fast catching up and the number of platforms has sharply increased with returns far exceeding that of stock markets and fixed-term deposits. Continue reading Where P2P Lending Is in Europe Now and What to Expect in 2019

History of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending in Europe

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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending is essentially the result of the financial crisis of 2008 where banks were folding due to the subprime mortgage defaults and capital was drying up. The world’s economies literally came to a standstill and it was difficult to do business.

People and businesses were starting to get frustrated and it didn’t take long for someone to see an opportunity. The World Wide Web made it possible to bring people and businesses together in ways that were never possible before. Continue reading History of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending in Europe

Sweden – One of the World’s Most Innovative Economies. Ready to Invest in Its Loans?

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Not long ago we listed a new loan originator from Sweden, which is now at your disposal on VIAINVEST platform. Credit line loans issued by Swedish VIACONTO.se are available with 9% annual interest rate, and they are without exception secured with the Buyback Guarantee. Now it’s your turn to take advantage of it, but before you jump into Swedish loans, let’s take a closer look at the country which is a rockstar in terms of just about everything. Sweden genuinely has every reason to be proud of its achievements, and now you have yet another diversification opportunity available to boost your investment portfolio. Continue reading Sweden – One of the World’s Most Innovative Economies. Ready to Invest in Its Loans?

Will 2019 be the Year of Fintech Acquisitions?

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Looking at the trend of the last two years when financial institutions have started investing big money in fintech firms all around the globe, hence significantly increasing the number of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), it really seems this could be the boom year. Seeing banks and large financial institutions investing in and acquiring financial technology companies appears quite natural when in the recent past they have not been able to keep pace with fintech newcomers and with the needs of their own customers, despite of their efforts to modernize their services and develop digital innovations internally. Continue reading Will 2019 be the Year of Fintech Acquisitions?

5 Apps To Help You Save Money

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There are many ways to track your expenses, create a personal budget and save some funds for literally anything –  your next amazing trip, for your retirement, some really cool gadget, you name it . Thanks to new regulations, in particular PSD2, as well as open banking regulations in the UK, that entered into effect earlier this year, individuals are now able to have their bank account data shared with third-party companies that have started to develop specific services, to take advantage of this opportunity. This has resulted in a rising number of apps that can help you put aside some funds. Here are our top picks among those currently available in Europe. Continue reading 5 Apps To Help You Save Money

Reasons Why Younger Generations Invest in P2P Lending

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Every generation has the same rhythm. The old are always baffled at how the younger ones adapt and use new technological innovations with such ease while the older one’s battle.

Take smartphones as a good example; older generations often need someone to help set it all up and show them how it works. Give a toddler that same phone and you will be amazed to see how they figure out how the setting work and they even show you a thing or two.

The same goes with investing. Older generations trust what they know. The saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Investing was traditionally limited to banks, share trading, and opening your own business. Continue reading Reasons Why Younger Generations Invest in P2P Lending