Tagged: china

August 5, 2016 @ 11:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this week PwC (under the DeNovo label) published a wide-ranging report on the evolution of Fintech. The document was the production of many PwC executives covering topics like blockchain, payments, banking and the overall transformation of financial services. In one respect the report is… Read More

August 3, 2016 @ 10:45 am By JD Alois  |  

China is the largest Fintech market in the world. This is due in part to the fact that China has a population that is north of 1.3 billion and economically is first in GDP (PPP) at over $20 trillion. But it is also due to… Read More

August 2, 2016 @ 2:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

According to multiple reports, Chinese peer to peer lending platforms are failing to meet the minimum standards being applied by the various government agencies tasked with regulated the online lenders. This does not mean ALL the P2P lenders are receiving failing grades. There are many… Read More

July 29, 2016 @ 7:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Money&Co., a peer to peer lender targeting small businesses, has signed an agreement to receive investment capital from the Chinese Overseas Consortium Development Company.  According to information provided by the P2P lender, this is the third funding round and values the company at over £20… Read More

July 27, 2016 @ 11:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

China-based tech startup, Mobvoi, launched its Kickstarter campaign on Tuesday to raise only $50,000 for its new interactive watch, Ticwatch 2. Within a matter of 24 hours, the timepiece not only secured its initial funding goal (in 10 minutes), it has managed to secure well over $360,000… Read More

July 27, 2016 @ 1:00 am By Spencer Li  |  

P2P platform focused on property collateral mortgage Hepan Finance received RMB 66M Series A Investment Founded in 2013, Hepan Finance is a P2P platform focused on providing operating capital to small businesses in the Shanghai area. Prior to launching the lending platform, the company’s experience, and… Read More

July 19, 2016 @ 10:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

This is one way to get the message across. According to a report in ECNS, 50 peer to peer lending executives were given a tour of the Qingpu prison in Shanghai.  The tour was described as a “scared straight” session. The concept of being “Scared… Read More

July 19, 2016 @ 1:00 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

With the closing of LendIt’s largest event to date, the Lang Di Fintech Experience, Orchard Platform shared its Head of West Coast & APAC Sales Jeremy Todd‘s initial impressions of the event which focused on the future of fintech not only in China but also globally. Todd participated… Read More

July 19, 2016 @ 8:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

JustUs, a new peer-to-peer lending platform focusing on the IF ISA space, announced on Tuesday that it has received backing from Chinese financial firm, GuanQun Investment. This news comes just a few weeks after JustUS announced it is preparing to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to… Read More

July 18, 2016 @ 11:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

One of the biggest challenges for online lending firms in China is the lack of credit data for prospective borrowers. As Chinese regulators tighten up the peer to peer lending sector, Fintech providers are moving in to help improve the service. ZestFinance is one of… Read More

July 16, 2016 @ 1:43 pm By JD Alois  |  

Timothy Li of Kuber Financial and Tang Loaec of P2PConnect have joined together to create a new “P2P insurance JV” designed to bring “risk sharing” to American users. This is according to information provided by Li stating the pair decided to form a joint venture to… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 4:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Flexyfoot, a UK-based startup that provides ferrules and walking aids, recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £100,000. Within a matter of days, the company successfully secured its initial funding goal. The company has notably developed a patented designed suspension system on the… Read More

July 13, 2016 @ 3:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

During the first six months of 2016, at least 264 peer to peer lending platforms were shut down in China. This is a direct reaction to the tightening grip of Chinese regulators.  The report published in ECNS, states that even tougher oversight is in store… Read More

July 11, 2016 @ 9:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the success of the third Expo for Property, Investing & Crowdfunding (EPIC) event in Singapore, crowdfunding platform CoAssets announced plans to host a stage inaugural EPIC event in Fuzhou, China. EPIC is described as a 1-day event that informs SMEs and startups on financing option and… Read More

July 7, 2016 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Virtuix, creators of the Omni platform that pairs active virtual reality to games and more, has formed a joint venture with Hero Entertainment, creators of the largest first-person shooter (FPS) game in China.  This is a significant deal for Virtuix as it opens up the… Read More

July 5, 2016 @ 7:25 am By JD Alois  |  

The city of Liverpool has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Chinese city of Guiyang, a community that has been labeled the “Capital of Crowdfunding.”  Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou Province in Southwest China. The agreement follows a visit to Liverpool by a… Read More

June 26, 2016 @ 10:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this month Chinese search engine Baidu announced it would now require crowdfunding platforms to adhere to a strict set of qualifications designed to limit promotion from less reputable platforms. Baidu stated it would no longer open new accounts for crowdfunding platforms to access their… Read More

June 21, 2016 @ 10:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform CoAssets (NSX:CAX) announced on Tuesday its first deal in China has successfully funded through its local platform, CoAssets China, which was opened last month. According to CoAssets, the initiative was for the renovation of a private social venue in the Gulou District in Fuzhou,… Read More

June 16, 2016 @ 7:06 pm By Spencer Li  |  

Auto financing P2P platform Weidai.com received RMB 1 billion Series C Investment Founded in 2011, Weidai.com is China’s first and largest specialty P2P platform that focuses on providing secured automobile loans. It also provides used car financing services through partnerships with used car marketplaces. The company… Read More

June 16, 2016 @ 9:33 am By Oscar Jofre  |  

I’ve been in Shanghai and Hong Kong quite often over the last few months, speaking at events and meeting with partners. As a Canadian, what struck me most is scale. There is outstanding potential here, and that in itself isn’t at all surprising; but for… Read More