March 31, 2017 @ 6:43 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Crowdo has launched its securities crowdfunding platform today at the Singapore Exchange (SGX) hosted ‘Plugged In’ event during which Crowdo Co-Founder and CEO Leo Shimada gave the keynote address. The event was also the forum for the official announcement of Crowdo’s strategic partnership with the SGX. Crowdo’s… Read More

March 30, 2017 @ 9:50 am By Erin Hobey  |  

In votes this and last week that were largely along party lines, US Congress moved to dismantle the landmark internet privacy protections for consumers, a strike against Obama’s telecommunications and technology regulations.. At this writing GoFundMe is hosting fourteen concurrent crowdfunding campaigns that supposedly offer donors the opportunity to buy Congress… Read More

March 30, 2017 @ 7:53 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Kreditech Group subsidiary, LLC MFC  Kreditech Russia, received the status of a Microfinance Company (MFC) from the Central Bank of Russia. A new federal law in Russia aims to make the microfinance market transparent and understandable and requires MFC status for all alternative lending companies operating in… Read More

March 30, 2017 @ 7:37 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Orca, an independent data, research and analysis provider in the UK P2P lending market, launched a new platform which aims to help financial advisers and sophisticated investors to better “seize” opportunities within the P2P market. The platform, by offering unique standardized metrics to compare P2P investments, will allow users to perform in-depth… Read More

March 28, 2017 @ 11:14 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Bionure, a Spanish biotech company developing a  first-in-class drug for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, is currently 115% overfunding on Capital Cell. With more than €1,100,246 raised, Bionure has broken the record for the highest amount raised on a Spanish life science equity crowdfunding platform. Valued at… Read More

March 28, 2017 @ 5:59 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Global Debt Registry (GDR), the asset certainty company known specializing in loan validation, will be utilizing data from credit information provider TransUnion in order to extend the range of GDR’s eValidationSM services for investors and issuing creditors in the online lending industry. By combining GDR’s expertise in real validation of… Read More

March 28, 2017 @ 5:35 am By Erin Hobey  |  

LendInvest, a leading UK online property finance lender, is launching the LendInvest Property Development Academy in four more key cities around the country following overwhelming demand for its London & Southeast courses. “There are no quick fixes to our national housing crisis, but by equipping… Read More

March 27, 2017 @ 3:00 am By Erin Hobey  |  

“Equity crowdfunding is becoming a more viable, accessible and attractive option for non-institutional investors in sectors that affect everyday life.  Global connectivity, has meant that startups have greater entrée to investors from diverse geographies outside the traditional tech hubs, effectively strengthening the democratization process and… Read More

March 24, 2017 @ 6:55 am By Erin Hobey  |  

In less than a day, global citizens have rallied in support of those who lost loved ones in yesterday’s terrorist attack in London. According to the BBC, 4 people were killed and about 50 people were wounded in the heart of London. At this writing, at least three crowdfunding… Read More

March 24, 2017 @ 6:18 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Online investment platform SyndicateRoom announced that Jonathan Milner won the Non-Executive Director (NED) of the Year award in the unquoted/private equity backed category. Milner, co-Founder and currently Deputy Chairman of Abcam plc,  has provided considerable investment and support to over 40 companies and has assisted… Read More

March 24, 2017 @ 5:33 am By Erin Hobey  |  

“I was attracted to the MNP Auctioneers business because it will bring new opportunities to South East Asia as evidenced by the success of Christie’s and Sotheby’s for this industry,” Dato Wei Chuan Beng commented. “I think ECF provides value to MNP as it opens the… Read More

March 24, 2017 @ 5:22 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Last chance to complete your Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago and the Cambridge Centre for  Alternative Finance at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School  2017 Americas Alternative Finance Industry Survey.  The survey highlights the size, growth and key market trends of the online… Read More

March 16, 2017 @ 10:41 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Today Hibergene‘s Series B funding round on SyndicateRoom will successfully close at midnight tonight, having raised at least £5,707,336 with the help of over 53 investors. Funds will be used to support R&D activities to launch three new products in 2017. The Irish medical diagnostics company specializes in the urgent diagnosis… Read More

March 16, 2017 @ 9:54 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Honored for her “outstanding leadership, integrity, performance, and team-building support within RealtyMogul, as well as her contributions to the advancement of the industry”, RealtyMogul.com CEO Jilliene Helman was named Fintech Woman of the Year at the first annual LendIt Industry Awards. The awards, which showcased leaders… Read More

March 16, 2017 @ 9:16 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited announced its international FinTech accelerator program, Bangkok Bank InnoHub in partnership with corporate innovation partner Nest. The 12-week intensive program will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, aiming to exemplify the bank’s drive to inspire innovation and solidify its commitment to innovative new technologies. As the country’s leading… Read More

March 16, 2017 @ 8:56 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Launched only 19 months ago, Silver Bullion Pte Ltd‘s bullion has secured P2P loan platform has matched 1000 loans. While it took roughly 13 months to match its first500 loans, it took only another 6 months for Silver Bullion to reach 1000 loans. One of… Read More

March 15, 2017 @ 5:00 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

“Having trusted, independent research is critical to cutting through some of the noise from a fast-changing space like alternative finance…We cut across to give a big picture view which isn’t typically available in other research.” It’s official, alternative finance platforms have been granted an extension… Read More

March 14, 2017 @ 10:13 am By Erin Hobey  |  

SwissComply, a regulatory services provider for asset managers, has joined the fintech company Evolute to form Evolute Group AG. This merger of regulatory and fintech services creates a platform provider for asset managers that combines comprehensive regulatory services with digital technology. Kaspar Wohnlich has been selected as… Read More

March 14, 2017 @ 9:40 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Vaughn Richtor, current ING Advisor and former CEO of ING Direct Australia and  Growth Countries Asia has joined the RateSetter board, according to news services. Richtor commented that P2P loan marketplaces have “the potential to introduce more competition in financial services” and ultimately benefit the end consumer. “Vaughn’s track record… Read More

March 14, 2017 @ 6:03 am By Erin Hobey  |  

With thirteen days remaining on its campaign, Place to Plug has raised over 80 percent of its goal from over 72 Crowdcube Spain investors.  To date the campaign has raised just over 81,140€ for 20.00% equity; 20,000€ is the largest investment to date. Place to Plug, headquartered… Read More