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The Assetz Capital platform is no longer open to investment from individual investors. No new investments into peer-to-peer loans are possible and, as a result, no new funds should be deposited. The existing loan book relating to the Retail platform is now in run-off and this will, over time, deliver the return of capital to investors. Full information can be found here . Existing Retail lenders can still log in, view information regarding their account and loan holdings and operate their account in accordance with the information regarding the run-off provided on the link above. Please see this important message regarding the currency of the information on the pages on this website.

News

What's going on at Assetz Capital? These news articles, blogs and press releases will keep you up-to-date with what we're doing and what we think.

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Awareness of Peer-to-Peer Lending for SMEs is increasing

Assetz Capital has been working with SMEs to source them funding options since March 2013. The founding team is made up of experienced lending, credit and compliance professionals with many years of service delivering financial solutions and helping thousands of businesses and property developers along the way. 

- May 26, 2015

Security on your peer-to-peer lending investments

Transparency is a part of the very fabric of crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending, as it should be, but with this comes the reality of lending.

- May 22, 2015

How peer-to-peer lending is making 10% returns possible

The peer-to-peer lending market has become very popular with investors. Understanding it is the key to making a good return.

This is Money - May 15, 2015

We are proud to announce the launch of our new website

Direct lending for all accessible via a modern, responsively designed website

- April 24, 2015

We are attending the 2015 IFG annual conference - San Diego

The purpose of the Interface Financial Group event is to get to know the new strategic vision behind IFG’s strong position within the alternative financing marketplace.

- April 24, 2015

Investing in Peer-to-Peer Lending: What do I Need to Know?

Peer-to-peer lending has become one of the fastest growing investment sectors in the UK, more than doubling in size since 2013, with over £1.2 billion invested in 2014 alone. 

- April 23, 2015

Assetz Capital raises £3m on Seedrs

A pair of peer-to-peer sites came together in a funding operation yesterday which underlines the growing clout of the alternative finance sector.

City A.M - April 21, 2015

Assetz Capital is Now Two Years Old! Taking Peer-to-Peer to the Next Level

Back in 2010, it became clear to the founders of Assetz Capital that the current banking system was broken. This is why we set out to make a difference; not only to help restart business lending, but also to make a change for the better.

- April 20, 2015

We have substanstial funds available for SMEs and Property Businesses

Our team are highly experienced in finding the right financial solution for your customers

- April 20, 2015

Sowing the seeds of success

We’ve had a stellar start to 2015, confirming our place in the industry’s ‘Big Four’, thanks to our partnership with RBS and some huge external investment. We’re also part-way through a crowdfunded equity raise, offering Assetz Capital’s lenders the opportunity to acquire shares in the business through crowdfunding platform Seedrs.

- April 10, 2015

Assetz Capital P2P SIPP offering ready for pensions freedom day

Assetz Capital has launched its first SIPP offering, allowing investors to include P2P loans in their SIPP portfolio. 

- April 2, 2015

What does the 2015 budget mean for peer-to-peer lending?

The budget threw up a number of interesting scenarios for P2P lenders as well as savers in general.

To summarise the budget, we have outlined how it could impact the industry: 

- March 24, 2015

P2P investors to earn a further £10m in 2015-16 thanks to bad debt relief

Net returns from peer-to-peer investments (P2P) will increase substantially from April 2015 as new rules allowing P2P lenders to offset losses against tax provide an estimated £10m in relief, according to Andrew Holgate, MD at Assetz Capital.

- March 19, 2015

Is peer-to-peer lending easy?

We’re often asked how long it takes to start lending through Assetz Capital. When registering for a bank account or applying for a bank loan, you are often asked to fill out endless amount of forms or provide every scrap of information about yourself, but thankfully peer-to-peer lending is relatively hassle free.

- March 18, 2015

Assetz Capital promotes the "Granny Principle"

Executives love mission statements, mysterious abbreviations or any gobbledygook that can be passed off as motivational or inspirational.

 

The Evening Standard - March 5, 2015

Marketplace lending is evolving

The peer to peer (P2P) market is rapidly gaining traction in the UK, with alternative lenders now considered a credible and vital alternative to high street banks when it comes to providing business finance.

The Independent - February 27, 2015