Psychometric testing of SME borrowers
In 2013 Standard Bank reportedly was conducting trials of the use of psychometric testing of SME loan applicants in some pilot markets, particularly some small African countries, to determine if this...
View ArticleInvesting $1 in finance sector did create $3.50 now only $1.50
Industry Super Australia has released a report titled “Finance and Capital Formation in Australia” in which it concludes that whereas in the early 1990s $1 invested into the finance sector used to...
View ArticleCrowdfunding are current regulations enough?
What do you think of this crowdfunding phenomenon? Fad, or the way of the future? Well, in the UK it is estimated that in the last year over £1 billion was raised for small and medium sized enterprises...
View ArticleCreating Experts in SME Finance – Easy and Cheap
Great news for SMEs across the planet. We can fill the world with SME Finance experts, quickly and cheaply! At least that is the news from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management who can make...
View ArticleAre Investor Limits the problem for Crowd-funding?
Last week I wrote “Crowdfunding are current regulations enough?” to which I have received feedback and support for the Australian crowd-funding scene. To clarify I am not against crowd-funding or any...
View ArticleLloyds Bank Fined For Permitted Frailties of Human Nature
By Darren Lelliott Yesterday it was announced that Lloyds Banking Group was given a fine of £28m for systemic practices of mis-selling. Or more plainly it was discovered that it’s employee financial...
View ArticleSME Finance Prediction – Darren Lelliott
By: Darren Lelliott In 1995 I was studying for my MBA while working for the National Australia Bank in lending roles so it seemed rather natural that I should choose as my dissertation subject “A...
View ArticlePE Wave of SME Buyouts is Underway
By: Darren Lelliott For several years I have been watching the ‘succession’ problem for many SMEs owner operated by parties who are looking to retire in the next few years but don’t have a ready...
View ArticleFinancial System Inquiry – Is it Needed?
Shaun Drummond, of The Australian Financial Review, recently reviewed this question as to the necessity and possible detriment of holding the Financial System Enquiry (Drummond S, Financial system...
View ArticlePeer-to-peer lending predicted growth to $USD1tn p.a. by 2025
It was recently reported (Venture capital firm predicts peer-to-peer lending to top $1tn by 2025) that peer-to-peer lending is going to top $USD1tn per annum globally by 2025. While the prediction...
View Article3 Ways That Crowdfunding Benefits Singapore’s Startups & SMEs | Crowdfund...
3 Ways That Crowdfunding Benefits Singapore’s Startups & SMEs | Crowdfund Insider.
View ArticleSMEs at center of monetary policy rebalancing – Global Times
SMEs at center of monetary policy rebalancing – Global Times.
View ArticleInvestors find value in entrepreneurs who know what it’s like to fail |...
Investors find value in entrepreneurs who know what it’s like to fail | 2014-11-15 | Indianapolis Business Journal | IBJ.com.
View ArticlePreqin Special Report: The turning point for venture capital? | Hedgeweek
For investment boffins this report should be of interest, Preqin Special Report: The turning point for venture capital? | Hedgeweek.
View ArticleCorporate venture capital: If you can’t beat them, buy them | The Economist
There is a global trend in corporates being awake to the risks posed to their business through technology and innovation disruption. The solution, Corporate venture capital: If you can’t beat them,...
View ArticleVentures Africa | Equity Bank Gets $62m Credit To Boost SME Lending
Ventures Africa | Equity Bank Gets $62m Credit To Boost SME Lending.
View ArticleSalesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff Thinks Most VCs Don’t Add Any Value To...
Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff Thinks Most VCs Don’t Add Any Value To Startups | Business Insider.
View ArticleWomen Angels for Women-Led Startups – Businessweek
Women Angels for Women-Led Startups – Businessweek.
View ArticleFINANCIAL SYSTEM INQUIRY: Crowdfunding And Internet Finance Should Be Set...
FINANCIAL SYSTEM INQUIRY: Crowdfunding And Internet Finance Should Be Set Free In Australia | Business Insider.
View ArticleDutch pension fund Detailhandel to issue loans to SMEs | News | IPE
Dutch pension fund Detailhandel to issue loans to SMEs | News | IPE.
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