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Everything from loan originators to platform statistics and investment ideas to keep you inspired.

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Support for OPEN

OPEN Radošais Centrs is a Latvian non-profit organisation that runs creative centres for at-risk youth across Latvia.

08 Jun 2026

Statistics

Netcredit 2025: Another year of strong growth

Annual Report for Fincard Sp. z.o.o. has been published, we take a look at the results.

05 Jun 2026

TWINO news

TWINO Receives MiCA Authorization

The Bank of Latvia has granted TWINO authorization to provide crypto-asset services under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, opening a new chapter in our investment ecosystem.

05 Jun 2026

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SSE Riga Alumni Association

We support initiatives where we can be meaningfully involved not just as donors, but as partners who genuinely believe in what is being built.

03 Jun 2026

Statistics

Statistics: May

Find May 2026 performance highlights and platform developments below. Data prepared on 31.05.2026.

02 Jun 2026

CEO news

CEO News: May

News, thoughts and look at the future. What happend on TWINO, in the industry and other news related to the platform during May.

31 May 2026

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FinQuest Coopetition 2026

This spring, TWINO joined FinQuest 2026 as a challenge partner and came away genuinely inspired by the next generation of financial thinkers.

27 May 2026

Expert Insights

Types of Securities: The Complete Guide

Kristiāns Purviņš, Head of the TWINO Investment Platform, helps you navigate the most popular types of investments, how they work, and their differences.

27 May 2026

Expert Insights

What Is Auto Invest and How to Set It Up Correctly

Kristiāns Purviņš, Head of the TWINO Investment Platform, discusses how automated investing works, why it’s worth using, and what beginner investors should keep in mind.

24 May 2026

Expert Insights

Secondary Market Explained: How Investors Buy and Sell Investments

Kristiāns Purviņš, Head of the TWINO Investment Platform, explains how the secondary market for loan investments works in practice.

19 May 2026

Expert Insights

Interview with Denny from re:thinkp2p

An experienced P2P investor Denny Neidhardt, shares how platform evaluation has changed over time, what investors often overlook, and why TWINO is gaining renewed attention.

18 May 2026

Expert Insights

Investing 1000 Euros: What Are the Real Options?

Kristiāns Purviņš, Head of the TWINO Investment Platform, on three popular investment opportunities that are easy for beginners to get started with

17 May 2026

CEO news

Nauris Bloks the Baltic Fintech Leader of the Year

TWINO's CEO Nauris Bloks was named Fintech Leader of the Year at the Baltic FinTech Awards 2026.

14 May 2026

Expert Insights

How Investing in Loans Works: Simple Guide for Beginners

Investing in loans has become one of the most accessible ways to build passive income. This guide covers how loan investing works, what the key risks and benefits are, and how to take your first steps.

13 May 2026

Expert Insights

Is Investing in Loans Safe? Risks and How to Manage Them

Kristiāns Purviņš, Head of the TWINO Investment Platform, on how to assess and manage the potential risks of investing in loans.

12 May 2026

TWINO news

Lecture on implementing AI solutions

Last week, our CEO Nauris Bloks was there to share his perspective on AI adoption in finance at AI Salon Riga.

06 May 2026

Expert Insights

Real Estate Securities: What They Are and How They Differ from REITs

Learn what real estate securities are, how they work, and how they differ from real estate investment trusts (REITs). This article explains how investors can gain exposure to real estate without directly buying property, and what to consider when comparing structure, liquidity, regulation, income type, and risk.

04 May 2026

CEO news

CEO News: April

Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the Invest conference in Stuttgart, and I must say - the investment culture in Germany is something I truly admire.

30 Apr 2026

Expert Insights

Investment Portfolio Diversification: How to Allocate Investments by Term and Risk

Portfolio diversification is one of the most important principles in long-term investing. Learn how to spread investments across different asset classes, terms and risk levels regardless of your available budget.

29 Apr 2026

Expert Insights

Investment Risk: How to Understand and Manage It in Practice

What is investment risk and how do you manage it without letting emotions take over? Discover the key principles that help investors make smarter, more consistent decisions in any market condition.

28 Apr 2026

TWINO news

Introducing FLEXI

A new investment solution designed to combine stable returns with improved access to your funds. Keep reading to learn more.

27 Apr 2026

Expert Insights

Liquidity in Investments: What It Means and Why It Affects Your Decisions

Returns and risk matter, but so does knowing when you can actually access your money. Here is what investment liquidity means and why it should shape every portfolio decision.

24 Apr 2026

TWINO news

INVEST Stuttgart 2026

For the second year in a row, the TWINO team headed to INVEST Stuttgart to meet our investors in person and get inspired.

23 Apr 2026

TWINO news

Platform Maintenance

Please be informed that the TWINO platform will be temporarily unavailable on 24 April from 17:00 to 25.04.2026 00:00 (GMT+3) due to system maintenance and platform improvements.

22 Apr 2026

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TWINO for Future

TWINO started in 2015 with a simple idea- to make investing more accessible.

14 Apr 2026

Expert Insights

Asset-Backed Securities (ABS): What They Are and How They Work

Learn what asset-backed securities (ABS) are and how they work. Understand how income is generated from loan portfolios, what risks to consider, and how ABS investments can support portfolio diversification.

08 Apr 2026

Statistics

Statistics: March

Please find March 2026 performance highlights and platform developments below. Data prepared on 31.03.2026.

01 Apr 2026

CEO news

CEO News: March

In this month's CEO Newsletter, Nauris takes a look at our Investors and dives deeper into what is happening at TWINO currently.

30 Mar 2026

TWINO news

Update on Real Estate

To help you stay informed and in control, we’re sharing an important update on our Rentals product.

30 Mar 2026

TWINO news

Meet TWINO at INVEST 2026

We’re excited to share that TWINO will be back at INVEST 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany, on April 17–18. Just like last year, we’ll be joining the Latvian delegation supported by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA).

18 Mar 2026

Expert Insights

Investment Taxes in Latvia: What to Know About Capital Gains and Income

Learn how investment taxes work in Latvia, including capital gains tax, dividend taxation, and interest income.

09 Mar 2026

Expert Insights

Investing During Inflation: What People Commonly Misunderstand

Learn how inflation affects investments, purchasing power, and real returns. Discover common misconceptions about investing during inflation and practical principles to protect your capital.

27 Feb 2026

CEO news

CEO News: February

February made me reflect on a broader question: how people move from being consumers, to savers, and ultimately to investors.

25 Feb 2026

Expert Insights

Passive Income: 6 Ways to Build It Through Investments

Learn what passive income really means and explore six practical ways to build steady income streams through investments — even starting with small amounts.

20 Feb 2026

Expert Insights

Investment Types: Real, Financial and Alternative Investments

Understand real, financial, and alternative investment types and how they shape portfolio structure, risk exposure, and long-term return potential.

11 Feb 2026

Statistics

Statistics: January

Please find January 2025 performance highlights and platform developments below. Data created on 31.01.2026.

02 Feb 2026

CEO news

CEO News: January

Happy New Year. I hope 2026 begins for you with good health, renewed energy, and portfolios that continue to grow fruitfully and sustainably.

29 Jan 2026

Expert Insights

What are investments and how do they work?

What are investments and how do they work? Kristiāns Purviņš briefly explains the essence of investing, potential returns, risks, and what to consider when starting to invest.

23 Jan 2026

Expert Insights

How to Start Investing: Practical Steps for Beginners

Kristiāns Purviņš explains the fundamentals of investing, the key risks, and the first steps to get started with investing.

23 Jan 2026

Expert Insights

Where Should a Beginner Invest Money? Time, Risk, Costs

Where should a beginner invest money? How to assess your time horizon, risk and costs to choose the option that suits you best.

23 Jan 2026

Expert Insights

What is P2P and how does P2P investing work?

Learn what peer-to-peer (P2P) investing is and how P2P lending platforms connect investors and borrowers. Discover the potential returns, key risks, and how P2P investments can complement a diversified portfolio.

23 Jan 2026

TWINO news

Philippines Investments Fully Repaid

All investments previously linked to VAMO Philippines have now been fully repaid.

14 Jan 2026

Statistics

Statistics: December

Please find December 2025 performance highlights and platform developments below.

31 Dec 2025

CEO news

CEO News: December

As the year gently winds down and the festive lights start to glow across Europe, it’s a natural moment to pause, reflect- and take stock of how our money has really been working for us.

24 Dec 2025

TWINO news

Joining The Fintech District

We’re happy to share that TWINO has officially joined the Fintech District, Italy’s leading community for fintech innovation.

12 Dec 2025

TWINO news

Statistics: November

Please find November 2025 performance highlights and platform developments below.

01 Dec 2025

CEO news

CEO News: November

Recently, while teaching FinTech Business Models and Strategy at Riga Business School, my students and I revisited the foundations of Modern Portfolio Theory – the work of Harry Markowitz, which earned him the Nobel Prize.

12 Nov 2025

Statistics

Statistics: October

Please find October 2025 performance highlights and platform developments below.

15 Oct 2025

TWINO news

10 years of TWINO

This year marks a major milestone. TWINO has officially been on the market for 10 years.

10 Jun 2025

CEO news

CEO News: October

As autumn settles in, we’ve entered the last quarter of the year — that familiar mix of new school routines, year-end targets, and the final sprint before the holiday season.

10 Jun 2025

TWINO news

Inactivity Fee

We’ve made changes to the platform Terms and Conditions, introducing an Inactivity Fee for accounts that remain inactive for more than six months.

10 Jun 2025

TWINO news

Rentals performance update

To help you stay informed and in control, we’re sharing an important update on our Rentals product and how it fits into TWINO’s long-term strategy.

10 Jun 2025

TWINO news

Joining The Latvian Blockchain Association

We’re proud to share that TWINO has officially joined the Latvian Blockchain Association (LBAA) — a community dedicated to educating, accelerating, and expanding the possibilities of blockchain in Latvia and across the EU.

10 Jun 2025