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Regulation
FCA finds no evidence its rules block small business lending
The regulator says the problem lies elsewhere: confused borrowers, commission-driven brokers and a large slice of the lending market it cannot touch. Founders refused credit get a paper early next year.
№ 249 · 20 September 2026
Startup news
Allica applies for Swedish licence months after $1.2bn valuation
The UK business lender has filed with Sweden's regulator, hired four executives and set up a local entity. Its £4bn UK loan book now shares management attention with a second country.
№ 173 · 2 September 2026