ECSP licensed crowdfunding platforms

The global crowdfunding landscape has matured significantly in recent years. What once began as an experimental way to raise capital has evolved into an established part of the modern financial ecosystem. Today, crowdfunding platforms play an increasingly important role in connecting investors with entrepreneurs, innovators, and socially driven initiatives. Projects across many sectors now rely […]

Crowdlending continues to evolve. Investors today are less interested in aggressive yield marketing and more focused on structure, transparency, and downside protection. Against this backdrop, Swiss-based Maclear has positioned itself as a curated SME lending platform with centralized underwriting and a layered protection model. We spoke with Alexander Lang, CFO and Co-Founder of Maclear AG, […]

The calendar just turned, and European retail investors have already developed a January mindset shift, abandoning the reactive trading patterns of the prior year to a more strategic, disciplined investment stance.  January is typically not a simple continuation of year-end optimism. Instead, it marks a shift toward planning and reassessment. After markets finish December ‘25 […]

Personal-loan P2P lending is often described as an alternative investment, but in practice, it represents something more specific. It lies between traditional finance and direct lending, allowing investors to earn interest by funding consumer loans outside the banking system. Unlike bank deposits, bonds, or stocks, returns are driven not by market prices, but by how […]

Key Takeaways ● EU regulation is driving maturity and investor confidence in P2P markets.● AI and automation are transforming portfolio management and yield optimization.● Platforms like Lendermarket prove that innovation and compliance can scale together.● P2P investing is shifting from an “alternative” to a mainstream asset class. The Rise of P2P Investing: From Alternative to […]

As Ukraine continues its path through war and resilience, the question of how to rebuild the country stands at the center of international attention. On top of being a humanitarian requirement, reconstruction is a long-term economic goal that involves collaboration between governments, private companies, development organizations, and investors. For those who follow global investment trends, […]