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Sticking to a diet of healthy alternative finance

In a world where 55% of website visitors spend just 15 seconds on a website (source: Hubspot) we are always interested to see just how long SME business users spend on ABF.

Outsauce… taking on the challenges facing recruiters

In 2001, a group of former recruiters with leading industry knowledge of legislation, ﬁnancing and accountancy came together to form Outsauce.

Firing the first shots on “intended designation”

Yesterday’s Budget contained an important nugget, albeit not a headline-grabbing one. The Treasury has published the names of the first platforms that have reached ‘intended designation’ status.

We’re in the business of funding when no one else will

Fredericks Foundation is a business charity whose aim is to offer affordable and ethical finance and mentoring support to people and organisations denied funding by mainstream banks.

Five myths about Microfinance in the UK

One of the latest funders to join the ABF portal is the Fredericks Foundation, a business charity whose aim is to offer affordable and ethical finance to people and organisations denied funding by mainstream banks.

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Talk lending with your peers over breakfast

Here's the perfect opportunity to keep up with the latest developments in the peer-to-peer lending market.

Funding partners named in New Year's Honours list

Two of our funding partners are celebrating a huge accolade after being awarded gongs in the New Year's Honours list.

UK EXIM Ltd backs importers and exporters with finance

Trade & Export Finance Ltd (TAEFL) has established a new £1 million fund to help SMEs finance the purchase of goods and materials they require to meet confirmed export orders.

Christmas message from our chairman

As we approach the (much needed) Christmas break I think it’s worth reflecting on some of the last year’s big moments, both for ABF and the alternative finance sector as a whole.

Telegraphing my intentions for the ABF portal

There are a lot of journalists at the Daily Telegraph. Hundreds upon hundreds.

Your ABF business profile in your hands... you have control

The wait is over, the development signed off and we are ready to go.

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Hurry up and wait, the dynamic of the designation journey

I’m not sure which particular animal this year is associated with according to the Chinese Zodiac, but in the world of Clifton and ABF it will surely become known as “The Year of The Nervously Awaited Outcome”.