Tagged: lending

June 17, 2026 @ 12:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland has reportedly unveiled the country’s so-called dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) Marketplace, a digital platform developed in collaboration with Nevo, Ireland’s EV-focused platform. Launched on 11 June 2026, this innovative tool is set to simplify and accelerate the transition to electric motoring for… Read More

June 14, 2026 @ 12:48 am By Michael Wong  |  

Malaysia’s central bank is urging financial institutions to incorporate nature-related risks and opportunities into their lending and investment decisions, warning that biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation could increasingly threaten financial stability while creating new opportunities for sustainable finance. Speaking at the launch of a Bank… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK surged in early 2026, marking a notable recovery in business finance activity. According to the latest Business Finance Review from UK Finance, gross lending to SMEs climbed 16 percent compared… Read More

June 10, 2026 @ 1:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos has indicated that the institutional segment of cryptocurrency-backed lending has evolved significantly since the unprecedented market turbulence of 2022. The digital assets firm explained in a blog post that what was once a relatively informal and high-risk space now has professionalized, with a relatively… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 2:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the European leveraged loan sector staged a solid recovery in May, largely offsetting earlier losses from 2026 amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a sharp pullback in AI-related credits. According to PitchBook data, the Morningstar European Leveraged Loan Index… Read More

June 7, 2026 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland has announced a significant €20 million investment aimed at transforming how small businesses and agricultural enterprises access funding. This strategic move focuses on fundamentally transforming lending processes through an advanced digital platform known as the Business Borrowing Hub, designed to simplify applications… Read More

June 5, 2026 @ 6:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank has expanded its support for cryptocurrency-backed financing. The New Jersey-based tech-driven financial infrastructure provider announced a forward-flow agreement to purchase up to $250 million in loans originated through Figure Technology Solutions’ (Nasdaq: FIGR) crypto collateral program. This partnership now equips Figure, a… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 1:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Royal Bank of Scotland has recently introduced a financing solution that positions Scotland at the forefront of supporting knowledge-driven businesses. As reportedly the first bank in the country to offer substantial loans secured against intellectual property, RBS is said to be opening pathways for… Read More

June 2, 2026 @ 12:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Capchase, a provider of vendor financing solutions tailored for enterprise technology firms, has obtained more than $200 million in additional capital. This latest infusion, combining debt warehouse facilities with equity investments from major institutional backers, underscores growing recognition of embedded financing as a critical tool… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

DeFi lending protocol Aave is implementing revisions to how it assesses and approves assets for its digital assets markets. This move comes in the wake of a significant incident involving rsETH, Kelp DAO’s liquid restaked Ether token, which exposed vulnerabilities in cross-chain bridging mechanisms. The… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 4:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Central Bank of Ireland has highlighted growing external threats to the country’s financial stability in its latest assessment. Released on 27 May 2026, the Financial Stability Review underscores how international pressures are mounting, even as the domestic system maintains a solid foundation that requires… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 7:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has made it possible to access USDC instantly by borrowing against Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported assets—without selling holdings or undergoing traditional credit checks. The feature, powered by the Morpho lending protocol on Base, allows eligible users to deposit crypto as collateral and… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics has indicated in a new report that so-called decentralized lending platforms like Aave form the backbone / infrastructural foundation of on-chain finance, allowing users to borrow assets while suppliers earn yields on otherwise idle holdings. Once dominated by incentive programs, Aave has matured… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 1:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform Aave has re-enabled borrowing against wrapped Ether (WETH) on multiple blockchain networks. This development signals substantial headway in addressing the repercussions of the April exploit affecting Kelp DAO, which triggered widespread liquidity challenges and a decline in the protocol’s total… Read More

May 9, 2026 @ 12:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Central Bank of Ireland has provided new evidence that the country’s lending market operates with greater diversity and rivalry than a narrow focus on traditional retail banks would suggest. At the same time, Deputy Governor Mary-Elizabeth McMunn used a speech to the Banking and… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 1:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has strengthened its backing for the agricultural sector by providing an additional £10 million in Tier 2 capital to specialist lender Oxbury Bank. This latest injection raises the total Tier 2 facility to £35 million, building directly on an initial £25… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 12:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding Circle (LSE: FCH) has noted that the UK is pushing forward with its national growth agenda and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand ready to invest, expand, and innovate following years of economic uncertainty. Yet traditional high-street banks have continued to limit lending, widening… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 12:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has committed £20 million to BCRS Business Loans, a specialist lender headquartered in the West Midlands. Announced this past week, the funding will enable BCRS to offer loans between £25,001 and £250,000 to underserved small businesses operating across the West Midlands… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 2:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key development signaling the deepening integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional banking, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) has begun accepting Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for loans extended to its institutional clientele. This initiative, facilitated through the bank’s Kinexys digital assets platform—previously known as Onyx—enables major… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move set to transform how small and medium-sized enterprises manage their finances, iwoca – one of Europe’s premier lenders to SMEs – has rolled out a groundbreaking resource called Credit Compass. Launched on 16 March 2026, this no-cost platform aims to give every… Read More