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January 2015 | Part I

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Don't leave your day job to start an ISO if you have no money

Merchant Cash Advance Accounting

You funded or syndicated in 2014. Now it's time to make sure you booked everything right before it's too late. I interviewed Yoel Wagschal CPA and Christina Tharp and asked them to get technical.

One of Industry's "Six Women" is Launching a New Funder

Heather Francis is launching Elevate Funding.

"I enjoyed my time at Merchant Cash Group and I wish them all the best but I am excited for this new adventure...."

Stern Agee Says ONDK More Finance Than Tech

On Monday, Stern Agee analyst Henry Coffey cut his rating on OnDeck to underperform and slashed the company's price target to $15.75.

Is Lending Club Prepared for the Unexpected?

According to Barrons, "To date, the company indicated it has not begun to explore the cost and requirements of licensing its lending operations in all 50 states."

Source

Is it Too Early to Wear a Party Hat?

American Banker says, "It remains to be seen if online marketplaces can develop enduring brand equity while peddling high-priced products."

Many Things Still the Same After 2014

So much changed in 2014, but just about everything still requires a bank. I asked myself this, have we really "disrupted" anything?

The regulatory environment may not always be so smooth

Interested in discussing legal issues, best practices, and the path forward for alternative business financing?

The Law Firm of Pepper Hamilton LP is hosting a lunch on Tuesday, January 27th at their office in New York City.

Are you an ISO or funder interested in the industry's way forward? Come join us:

January 27th at Pepper Hamilton LP

620 Eighth Avenue, 37th Floor

10 am - 2pm

Thanks to this issue's sponsors

Yellowstone Capital

Meridian Leads

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