Challenger banks perfectly poised to rip up the business lending rule book
Sometimes, innovators can see a problem unfolding before it reaches a critical point. Like a natural disaster movie, when scientists try to alert the community to a devastating storm approaching. Fintech companies have been warning the financial services industry about problems with SME funding for some time. However, it’s only since the coronavirus crisis hit […]
Taking Stock: Why it's Time for a New Global Exchange Model
Download your free whitepaper on the future stock exchange The stock exchange model has barely changed since its inception in 1602 – but it’s no longer meeting the needs of companies or investors. This ebook outlines the vision for a future stock exchange that offers truly global trading opportunities. Download your free copy to discover: Why […]
How will a new stock exchange model benefit private companies?
WeOwn is pioneering a new approach to accelerate SME growth Access to capital is a global issue for SMEs. Despite making up 99% of all businesses worldwide, private companies are struggling to secure the funding they need through traditional fundraising routes – and the situation isn’t getting any easier. If anything, the stock market is […]
Why are investors turning their back on the stock market?
Public companies can no longer rely on hype Historically, the stock market has been synonymous with success, but the tide is turning on this sentiment. Some big-name brands have faced major embarrassment after their IPO hype fell flat. Aston Martin has wiped 42% off the value of its shares since last October, Uber and Lyft […]
WeOwn: the Bloomberg of digital asset management
Our parallels with the world-famous terminal In every industry, there are pieces of technology that are used ubiquitously to make life easier. For the investment sector, this has historically been the Bloomberg terminal. But the way in which investors want to connect with companies is changing, and this is creating opportunities for new industry leaders to rival traditional models. Companies like WeOwn are pioneering […]
Public or private: what’s the best way to fundraise?
We weigh up the pros and cons of each approach There are often many obstacles that stand between company growth and access to capital. One is the sheer amount of decision making involved in the fundraising process – which is the best route to generating more money? Most businesses lack the knowledge and confidence needed to progress the capital raising process. Often, they stumble early […]
Beware raising capital through issuance-only platforms
Building investor relationships needs long-term support Access to capital is one of the biggest challenges to business growth, so it’s exciting to see new tools entering the market that are making fundraising more accessible. But while these digital asset platforms are offering a quick connection to new investors, not all of them are quite as helpful as they first appear. […]
How is WeOwn improving investor voting?
Forget email and AGMs; we’re taking voting digital Many companies are obligated – or want – to involve investors in corporate decision-making, from re-electing board members to approving acquisitions. After all, investors are the real owners of the company. In a recent blog post, we looked at why companies need to update their voting process in order to engage investors. Here, we will look at how our new blockchain voting functionality […]
How does digital investment work – and who’s doing it best?
A quick introduction to the world of digital assets and tokenization There’s been a lot of industry buzz about the potential of tokenization; the market is predicted to be worth $24 trillion by 2027. But not all tokens are created equal – or offer the same opportunities to enterprises. What are tokens? Within the tokenization market, there […]