November 20, 2018 @ 9:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Young property crowdfunding platform, Shojin Property Partners, announced on Tuesday that its latest research revealed an increasing number of millennials are turning to property crowdfunding, as they struggle to get on the property ladder. According to the funding portal, 23% of its investor network are under the… Read More

November 20, 2018 @ 8:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK challenger bank Monzo announced on Monday it is now bringing instant signup to Google Pay. This news comes just six months after the fintech announced users are now able to use Apple Pay for purchases. Monzo reported that if users sign up to Monzo today on… Read More

November 20, 2018 @ 7:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Ethical Butcher, a UK-based company that supplies London’s restaurant and catering trade with ethically sourced meat, is now seeking £350,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Founded in 2014,  Ethical Butcher reported it has won a number of Great Taste Awards, which includes Top… Read More

November 19, 2018 @ 3:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK online lending platform WiseAlpha is set to close its latest equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube with nearly £2.6 million in funding. The round has attracted more than 1460 investors. As previously reported, WiseAlpha aims to give retail investors and corporates access to senior secured and high yield bond… Read More

November 19, 2018 @ 2:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CIMB Group (CIMB or the Group), ASEAN’s fifth largest bank, announced last week it has joined forces with Ripple to enable instant cross-border payments across its markets. The duo reported that through this new partnership CIMB will join RippleNet and connect with other Ripple customers, which reportedly has more than… Read More

November 19, 2018 @ 2:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Danske Bank announced last week it has joined forces with Nykredit, Accelerace and Copenhagen FinTech to create a new and ambitious accelerator dedicated to fintechs. The banking firm reported that the initiative has already secured more than DKK 1 million in funding from the Danish… Read More

November 19, 2018 @ 12:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

ApplePie Capital announced on Monday it recently surpassed $300 million in loans originated to franchise entrepreneurs opening or expanding their businesses. Founded in 2014, ApplePie Capital described itself as an innovative financial solutions provider dedicated to the franchise industry. The company reported that it provides a wealth of… Read More

November 19, 2018 @ 10:04 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Biz2Credit announced on Monday it is working with HSBC Bank Canada to give Canadian small business owners quicker and easier access to apply for business financing through HSBC eCredit. According to the duo, HSBC eCredit is a digital-first approach to lending, which will allow small business… Read More

November 19, 2018 @ 9:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

OneConnect, a subsidiary of China’s insurance giant, Ping An, announced on Monday it officially opens in Singapore this month and is set to expand within the region at a rapid pace. The company reported that while it is the early days for OneConnect Singapore, the new office have already received overwhelming regional customer… Read More

November 19, 2018 @ 8:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Menē Inc. (TSX-V: MENE), an online 24 karat investment jewelry brand, announced on Monday it has formed a partnership with fintech Affirm to provide U.S. customers with a new option based on real-time credit decisions that allow them to split Menē purchases into monthly payments while… Read More

November 19, 2018 @ 7:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinLeap, the fintech start-up platform behind Germany’s SolarisBank, announced on Monday it secured €41.5 million in its investment round, led by Ping An‘s Global Voyager Fund. As previously reported, FinLeap was co-founded by Jan Beckers, Ramin Niroumand and Hendrik Krawinkel to found and build digital start-ups within the financial industry. Its portfolio companies… Read More

November 18, 2018 @ 8:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chip, an AI-powered automatic savings account mobile app, has successfully secured more than £3.4 million from over 5,580 investors in less than two weeks through its recent equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company previously raised nearly £1 million through its first Crowdcube round in 2017…. Read More

November 18, 2018 @ 8:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hill and Friends, a UK-based handbag brand, has successfully secured its initial £655,000 funding target through its equity crowdfunding round on Seedrs. The round was launched earlier this fall and has attracted more than 235 investors. As previously reported, Hill and Friends is described as a contemporary luxury… Read More

November 16, 2018 @ 8:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S.-based crowdfunding platform Nvsted announced on Friday the launch of Nutri-Chef Gluten-Free Foods, LLC’s new crowdfunding round. Founded in 2015, Nutri-Chef was founded by Ken Crecelius, who aims to combat the common perception that gluten-free food often lacks the flavor found in other foods. The company reported its… Read More

November 16, 2018 @ 8:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK challenger bank Tandem announced on Friday that it has invited their existing app users to join its Autosavings Beta testing community to help test its new Autosavings proposition. According to Tandem, users will be able to feedback suggestions for improvement, report bugs and discuss their… Read More

November 16, 2018 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

MODIFI, a digital trade finance platform for small and medium-sized businesses, announced this week it has officially launched. MODIFI was notably created by the team behind BillPay. According to CEO and Co-Founder of MODIFI (former CEO and Founder of BillPay), Nelson Holzner, the new platform’s digital… Read More

November 16, 2018 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain software firm BitGo announced on Thursday it has exceeded its milestone to reach 100 coins and tokens by the end of 2018. The company reported now delivers multi-signature security for more than 100 coins and tokens in its wallet and custody offerings. Stablecoins are among the new… Read More

November 16, 2018 @ 10:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Money Dashboard, a UK-based online personal financial management service, announced this week it has in-app integrated with pension manager PensionBee. As previously reported, Money Dashboard is described as a personal financial assistant that shows users exactly where money goes and helps the user make better financial decisions…. Read More

November 16, 2018 @ 10:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bitsafe, a Holland-based fintech, announced earlier this week the launch of its borderless Basic Payment Account. According to the startup, this new account works just like a local bank account and allows account holders can make deposits, make payments and withdraw funds. Every Bitsafe account comes… Read More

November 16, 2018 @ 9:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced on Thursday it has completed its acquisition of Hyperwallet for approximately $400 million USD. According to the firm, this transaction will strengthen PayPal’s payout capabilities and enhance PayPal’s ability to provide an integrated suite of payment solutions to e-commerce… Read More