August 18, 2017 @ 10:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) announced on Thursday it has formed a strategic partnership with and equity investment in Billtrust, a pioneer of payment cycle management solutions. The bank revealed that this collaboration, along with the launch of KeyTotal AR, marks the most recent in a series… Read More

August 18, 2017 @ 10:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) announced it has joined forces with foreign exchange and remittance company UAE Exchange to support, develop and promote the fintech ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates. The Memorandum of Understanding was notably signed by Promoth… Read More

August 17, 2017 @ 9:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, online lender Funding Circle announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Dutch financial services group, Aegon, to support the growth of UK small businesses. According to Funding Circle, Aegon is set to invest in loans to UK small businesses through its lending… Read More

August 11, 2017 @ 11:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

ICONOMI, the globally licensed and regulated bitcoin exchange, announced on Friday it has named London-based Columbus Capital its first asset management partner. According to the company, Columbus Capital has been selected to main and grow three funds, comprised entirely of blockchain-based assets. The company also revealed the… Read More

August 9, 2017 @ 3:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, University of Hong Kong (HKU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hong Kong Cyberport to create a new fintech platform. While sharing details about the new strategic partnership with HKU, Dr. Lee George Lam, Chairman of Cyberport, stated: “Cyberport is pleased to… Read More

August 9, 2017 @ 2:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, technology-enabled small business lender and community development financial institution, Lendistry, announced it received a $3 million commitment from Community Bank. The companies have now teamed up to launch the Lendistry CRA Loan Fund I, which is a commercial small business (C&A) and commercial… Read More

August 7, 2017 @ 1:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, online lender OnDeck released its second quarter 2017 financial results, which revealed a significant narrow quarterly loss along with providing an update regarding the lender’s ongoing $45 million cost rationalization plan, and reaffirmed it is on track to achieve GAAP profitability by the end of 2017…. Read More

August 3, 2017 @ 11:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fintech startup Strands announced on Thursday it is continuing its rapid global expansion by incorporating its new venture with Huntington National Bank. Strands describes itself as a fintech pioneer with the award-winning solution for Personal Financial Management (PFM). Its Finance Suite includes a portfolio of products that… Read More

August 1, 2017 @ 8:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced it has formed a partnership with RS Components, a distributor of electronic, electrical and industrial components. The funding portal revealed details about the collaborating by stating: “RS Components have been serving engineers and procurement specialists with high-quality parts, on… Read More

July 29, 2017 @ 9:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Malaysia’s second-biggest bank, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, announced this week its new equity joint venture partnership with Ant Financial Service Group’s Alipay to provide mobile wallet and related financial services.  According to Reuters, CIMB unit, Touch ’n Go Sdn Bhd, will be the majority shareholder… Read More

July 29, 2017 @ 8:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) announced on Friday it has signed a fintech cooperative agreement with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), which will provide cooperation to support and understand financial innovation. According to the ASIC, the new agreement expands its fintech cooperation network… Read More

July 28, 2017 @ 11:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Acorns, a micro-investing app, announced on Friday its partnership with Adam Dell’s Clarity Money, the personal finance app that acts as the “Champion of your Money.” According to Acorns,  through this new partnership, Clarity Money customers may easily become Acorns investors and take advantage of… Read More

July 12, 2017 @ 10:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global crowdfunding platform GoFundMe announced on Wednesday it has formed a partnership with The San Diego Union-Tribune to enable readers to create campaigns and fund to those in need. GoFundMe revealed: “For decades, The San Diego Union-Tribune has been breaking news, delivering information and ideas… Read More

July 11, 2017 @ 2:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Apex Clearing, an independent, full-service clearing firm and leader in the digital wealth space, has selected global fintech firm InvestCloud as a technology partner for its new digital advice platform. According to the companies, Apex will allow fintech startups and financial institutions to quickly take to… Read More

July 10, 2017 @ 2:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Stripe announced it is officially launching its services in Hong Kong. The payments startup revealed that local companies can now access the full Stripe features such as Stripe Radar, Connect with Custom accounts, and 3D Secure support. “While in preview, we’ve been able to work with many of the fastest-growing… Read More

July 6, 2017 @ 10:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

VersaPay Corporation (TSXV: VPY), a provider of cloud-based invoice-to-cash solutions including electronic invoice presentment and payment, automated accounts receivable, cash application and collections management, announced on Thursday it has formed a strategic relationship with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) (TSX: RY). According to VersaPay, as part of… Read More

July 6, 2017 @ 9:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Zenmonics, a fintech provider of omnichannel platforms for the global financial markets, announced on Thursday its partnership and formal sponsorship with Queen City Fintech to enhance the ecosystem of technology talent, products, and partnerships in the Charlotte area. While sharing details about the partnership, Riaz… Read More

July 2, 2017 @ 4:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, UK-based equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced it has formed partnerships with Codebase, Women of Wearables, and WeWork. This announcement comes after the funding portal revealed its collaborations with Techspace, Level39, Central Research Laboratory, and Global Invest Her. Crowdcube revealed that its collaboration with WeWork… Read More

June 28, 2017 @ 9:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced it has joined forces with Techspace to amplify new venture opportunities for startups. This news comes just after Crowdcube revealed its partnerships with Level39, Central Research Laboratory, and Global Invest Her.  According to Crowdcube, Techspace now exists as… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 1:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one day after announcing its partnerships with Global Invest Her and Central Research Laboratory, Crowdcube revealed its new collaboration with Level39. The partnership will provide a platform for startups and entrepreneurs within Level39 to access knowledge, coaching, and venture opportunities. “As a leader in… Read More