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The Assetz Capital platform is no longer open to investment from individual investors. No new investments into peer-to-peer loans are possible and, as a result, no new funds should be deposited. The existing loan book relating to the Retail platform is now in run-off and this will, over time, deliver the return of capital to investors. Full information can be found here . Existing Retail lenders can still log in, view information regarding their account and loan holdings and operate their account in accordance with the information regarding the run-off provided on the link above. Please see this important message regarding the currency of the information on the pages on this website.

Watchdog lays down new rules for Crowdfunders

Investors in so-called "peer-to-peer" websites touting 7pc interest rates will receive better protection from the City watchdog under plans announced today.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) this morning launched a consultation to tighten the rules on this type of investment, where savers lend money to borrowers through a middleman website.

- October 24, 2013

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