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Zopa’s launching a bank

Watch out big banking - Zopa has its banking licence and is set to redefine the industry once again. Zopa’s new bank will sit alongside its existing business, creating the world’s first hybrid peer-to-peer and digital bank offering customers a…

Posted on 04 December 2018
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Zopa gives UK banknotes a feel good makeover as it gets banking licence

Zopa gives UK banknotes a feel good makeover as it gets banking licence

Our latest research reveals that over half of British adults don’t think their banks operate with customers’ best interests at heart, whilst nearly a third (30%) think their bank could…

Posted on 04 December 2018
by Tamsin O'Neill

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We’ve received our banking licence – what happens next?

We’ve received our banking licence – what happens next?

Today we have officially received our banking licence. This is a huge milestone for Zopa as we are now the world’s first combined peer-to-peer lender & digital bank. It also…

Posted on 04 December 2018
by Jaidev Janardana

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Say hello to the FeelGood Money™ company

Say hello to the FeelGood Money™ company

Today, over half of British adults don’t think their main bank has their best interests at heart. The banking industry is well overdue a change, and we want to be…

Posted on 04 December 2018
by Zopian blogger

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Bank notes reimagined

Our first mission as the FeelGood Money™ company is to inject a little bit of feel good into bank notes. Check out our latest ad that featured in The Metro on…

Posted on 04 December 2018
by Zopian blogger

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Zopa closes largest funding round to date at £60m

Zopa closes largest funding round to date at £60m

Zopa has today announced it has raised £60m, closing its largest funding round to date. Having built a sustainable and profitable peer-to-peer business (achieving full year profitability in 2017 for…

Posted on 08 November 2018
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Zopa raises £44m in largest funding round to date

Zopa raises £44m in largest funding round to date

Zopa has today announced it raised £44m, closing the first stage of its latest fundraising round. Zopa created the peer-to-peer lending industry in 2005, revolutionising access to loans and investments.…

Posted on 03 August 2018
by Julian Wadley

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Zopa celebrates £1.5m profit as revenues climb by 40% to £46.5m

Zopa celebrates £1.5m profit as revenues climb by 40% to £46.5m

Zopa has announced a 2017 profit after tax of £1.5m for its peer-to-peer business. This marks its move back into full year profitability*. It was a year of strong and…

Posted on 02 July 2018
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Bank and P2P boards take shape as Zopa prepares for next gen bank launch

Zopa has today announced a governance restructure in advance of launching its next generation bank. The restructure will establish separate boards for the Zopa P2P business, proposed bank (subject to…

Posted on 12 April 2018
by Julian Wadley

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Zopa opens platform to new investors

Zopa has today announced it has re-opened its platform to new customers. New customers will be able to invest in any of Zopa’s four investment products – Core, ISA Core,…

Posted on 24 January 2018
by Julian Wadley

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Zopa signals accelerated growth with three new hires to its Executive team

Zopa today announces the appointment of three new hires to its Executive team. The new hires come at a significant time in Zopa’s growth as it moves towards launching its…

Posted on 23 January 2018
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Second securitisation of Zopa loans shows market’s confidence in Zopa’s lending

The second securitisation of loans originated through the pioneering financial services company, Zopa, was priced yesterday at significantly tighter spreads compared to last year’s transaction. It reflects the growing maturity…

Posted on 25 October 2017
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Zopa and Saffron Building Society announce new partnership

Zopa and Saffron Building Society announce new partnership

Zopa and Saffron Building Society have teamed up to help more consumers get access to better value, flexible personal loans. The new partnership means that consumers will be able to…

Posted on 02 October 2017
by Julian Wadley

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Zopa research confirms that the kitchen really is the heart of the home…and a new one can deliver homeowners more than 50% return on investment

A quarter of British homeowners looking to improve their homes this summer are choosing to renovate their kitchen and seeing a 51% return on investment as a result, according to…

Posted on 20 July 2017
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Zopa opens development centre in Barcelona

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Zopa opens development centre in Barcelona

Zopa has opened a development centre in Barcelona, Spain. The new hub will initially focus on building the technology to support the launch of our next generation bank and developers…

Posted on 07 June 2017
by Ronen Benchetrit

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