alternative finance

Alternative finance refers to financial channels, processes, and instruments that have emerged outside of the traditional finance system such as regulated banks and capital markets.

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InnoVen Capital Helps Its Startups Secure Traditional Financing
InnoVen Capital Helps Its Startups Secure Traditional Financing
January 05, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Startups in India have been looking towards venture capital for financing in the absence of traditional bank loans. And while InnoVen Capital is a top...

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Alternative SME Finance Just Might Survive In 2017
Alternative SME Finance Just Might Survive In 2017
December 28, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Earlier this month, marketplace lending site Biz2Credit released the findings of its most recent small business lending index. The data revealed that SME loan approval...

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What We Learned About Alternative Finance In 2016
What We Learned About Alternative Finance In 2016
December 27, 2016  |  Alternative Finances

As often happens, the world we leave behind going out of 2016 is very different than the world we imagined 2016 would be going in....

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Let The Numbers Tell Alt-Lending’s Story
Let The Numbers Tell Alt-Lending’s Story
December 19, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Analysts are no longer confident that alternative players will disrupt the SME lending space as once thought. Still, others remain sure the sector is doing...

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What Alt-Lending Slump?
What Alt-Lending Slump?
December 16, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Venture capital levels are a telling sign of the health of an industry. This year, headlines have been awash with concerns and skepticism of the...

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UK Moves To Protect Alt-Lending Investors
UK Moves To Protect Alt-Lending Investors
December 12, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is looking to introduce new rules aimed at protecting investors of the alternative lending community, reports said Friday (Dec. 9)....

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Sage Links French SMEs To Fast Financing
Sage Links French SMEs To Fast Financing
December 07, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Sage is gearing up for a busy year ahead after showing a favorable financial performance for FY 2016 and announcing plans to make some strategic investments...

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Personal Money Service Expands Business Loan Offerings
Personal Money Service Expands Business Loan Offerings
December 06, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Personal Money Service is expanding its loan product offerings to corporate borrowers. The firm announced Monday (Dec. 5) that it is rolling out several new...

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Timelio Adds New Weight To Aussie AltFin Market
Timelio Adds New Weight To Aussie AltFin Market
December 05, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Australia’s bourgeoning alternative lending scene saw new investment Friday (Dec. 2) when reports emerged that Timelio raised more than $3.7 million (A$5 million). The small...

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