iCapital Network closes investment from Blackstone
Alternative investments solution developer iCapital Network has received an undisclosed investment from Blackstone.
Freetrade bags $15m in Series A round to scale its commission-free stockbroking services
UK FinTech has gone from strength to strength over the past few years. Now, despite the shadow of Brexit, yet another venture has raised a big round.
The coronavirus represents a “return to chaos” that could benefit FinTech companies
COVID-19 has plunged financial markets into chaos, but the pandemic also represents both challenges and opportunities for FinTech companies as they adjust to a whole new reality.
Funding Xchange picks up $10m in Series A round
Funding technology platform Funding Xchange has bagged a $10m Series A funding round co-led by Downing Ventures and Gresham House Ventures.
Robinhood goes down amidst GameStop trading chaos
Stock-trading app Robinhood went down for some users during Wednesday amidst the trading chaos surrounding GameStop, according to a Motherboard report.
TrueLayer, HeyTrade team to expand digital retail investing in Spain
UK open banking platform TrueLayer has partnered with Spanish FinTech HeyTrade to launch a new digital trading app in Spain.
LPA, Evercity partner to support green finance
Capital markets technology and advisory firm LPA has teamed up with Evercity to deepen its ESG consulting services.
xalts raises $6m for its digital asset ecosystem platform
xalts, an investment management platform supporting the digital asset ecosystem, has raised $6m in funding.
Online trading pioneer Directa joins Spectrum Markets as newest member
Spectrum Markets, the pan-European trading venue for securitised derivatives, has welcomed independent retail broker Directa as its newest member.
Reciprocal pulls in up to $25m for FinTech fund
New York-based venture capital newcomer Reciprocal Ventures has pulled in at least $25m towards its debut FinTech-focused fund.