Funding Circle lowers return projections

April 24, 2019 | Hannah Smith

FUNDING Circle has revised down its annual return projections in the face of a weaker credit environment.

The peer-to-peer business lender now predicts investors in its Balanced portfolio will achieve a return of 4.5 to 6.5 per cent a year.

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Funding Circle lowers projected returns

February 21, 2019 | Kathryn Gaw

PEER-TO-PEER business lender Funding Circle has lowered its projected returns on its Balanced and Conservative accounts following a recent review.

The Balanced portfolio now targets returns of between 5.5 and 6.5 per cent, down from the previous target of six … Read More

Savers focusing too much on cash ISAs, warn advisers

February 6, 2018 | Michael Turner

BRITONS are holding onto too much cash in their ISAs instead of taking bigger risks with their money, according to new research.

A recent survey from investment firm Octopus Investments found that 75 per cent of financial advisers believe their … Read More

Zopa addresses default concerns by reforming how returns are displayed

November 24, 2017 | Marc Shoffman

ZOPA is working on improving the way long-term returns are displayed so investors do not become overly concerned with monthly defaults in their portfolio.

The peer-to-peer lender said it is working on a prototype that would show investors their current … Read More

Investors value projected returns over track record

September 8, 2017 | Suzie Neuwirth

INVESTORS rank the expected rate of return as the most important factor when choosing an investment provider, research shows.

Analysis by bond provider Minerva Lending, based on a poll of 1,000 adults with more than £50,000 to invest, found 61 … Read More