Investor Insights - Perspectives on the 2016 US Election

In 2016, capital raised by venture funds hit a 10-year high, and venture capitalists invested nearly $70 billion across almost 8,000 companies. Robust VC activity presents an attractive opportunity for startups seeking capital and strategic advice. However, this opportunity can be lost without adequate preparation. Emerging companies rely on counsel to help determine if VC financing is appropriate and, if so, to guide them through the process. Attracting and successfully negotiating VC investments does not begin with a pitch deck and term sheet.

More and more financial institutions are partnering with fintechs and leveraging Application Program Interfaces (APIs) to attract new prospects and to delight current consumers through unprecedented Customer Experience (CX). APIs offer a bridge between systems while paving a digital path to a connected financial ecosystem. The i

This banking risk training explains the banking industry and how it fits into the US capitalist system. This webinar includes dialogue about topics including the role of the Fed – the Central Banking System The capital markets (stock, bond, and money markets) The Fed’s monetary tools to establish and maintain policies are explained in detail with respect to.

Bluestone Mortgages exist to serve borrowers that are typically deemed ‘Unlendable’ by the high street, whether it be due to a life event that has led to financial difficulty or due to incomes being complex. We will begin by examining the four key drivers that the FCA has identified regarding potential financial vulnerability along with the types of industry sectors that are driving clients toward complex credit lenders. This will identify and shape a picture of a typical Bluestone customer. To highlight the key reasons to consider placing business with Bluestone Mortgages, we will then move on to explore the adverse approach, specifically paying attention to key differences when compared to other lenders and how criteria on completion can allow an intermediary to submit a case without waiting for it to fit criteria.