Other Lending

Over-55s are seeking alternative lending options – free2 study claims

The majority of over-55’s are looking for alternatives to lending options after expressing concern over existing products, according to a study from free2.
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Carputty lands $12.3m to modernise auto financing

Carputty, a FinTech company modernising auto financing and ownership, has raises $12.3m in a Series A funding round.

Tradeteq collects $6.3m in seed round

UK-headquartered trade finance distribution platform Tradeteq has collected $6.3m for its seed equity round.The investment was led by ADV, and will be used to...

PayU buys controlling stake in FinTech PaySense at a $185m valuation

Dutch PayTech company PayU has acquired a controlling stake in Indian FinTech startup PaySense. It plans to merge it with its consumer lending business...

Kenya-based lender M-KOPA secures $75m

Kenya-based FinTech company M-KOPA has reportedly raised $75m in a fresh funding round.

The US Department of Justice steps in on Intuit’s $7.1bn acquisition of Credit Karma...

The US Department of Justice has announced Credit Karma must divest its tax business to Square, if it wishes to complete its $7.1bn acquisition by Intuit.
UK's Updraft raises £272m to transform credit management for households

UK’s Updraft raises £272m to transform credit management for households

Updraft, a prominent UK-based consumer lending FinTech, has raised a substantial £272m.

SellersFunding has begun to lend to e-commerce startups in Canada and the UK

New York-based SellersFunding is expanding its data-driven alternative lending platform’s offerings to SMEs in Canada and Britain.

Blend bags $75m and nearly hits the $1.7bn valuation mark

Lending solutions provider Blend has picked up a valuation close to $1.7bn on the back of a $75m funding round and is now planning to solve banks' Covid-19 problems.
Jia rakes in $4.3m seed funding to expand blockchain lending

Jia rakes in $4.3m seed funding to expand blockchain lending

Jia, a FinTech startup focused on blockchain-based lending, raised an impressive $4.3m in seed funding. 

News Stories

Fingo Africa and Flagright: Pioneering security in digital banking for Kenya’s youth

Fingo Africa stands out as Kenya's leading digital-only banking platform, tailored specifically for the youth of the country. 
Chubb, a global insurance leader, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Healthy Paws, a US-based managing general agent (MGA) specialising in pet insurance, from Aon.

Chubb strengthens pet insurance market with Healthy Paws acquisition

Chubb, a global insurance leader, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Healthy Paws, a US-based managing general agent (MGA) specialising in pet insurance, from Aon.

Nikhil Rathi outlines new regulatory approaches to Big Tech’s influence in finance

In a key announcement, FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi has highlighted the crucial role of Big Tech companies in enhancing financial services.

Isabelle Millat takes charge of sustainable finance at Barclays Global Markets and Europe

Barclays has announced the appointment of Isabelle Millat as the new Head of Sustainable Finance for both Global Markets and Barclays Europe.
Macquarie Insurance Facility is set to enhance its insurance offerings following its recent approval as a Lloyd’s coverholder and a newly established binding authority agreement with Mosaic Insurance.

Macquarie partners with Mosaic Insurance and gains Lloyd’s coverholder status

Macquarie Insurance Facility is set to enhance its insurance offerings following its recent approval as a Lloyd’s coverholder and a newly established binding authority agreement with Mosaic Insurance.

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