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Financial advice startup SmartAsset has raised $12m in a Series B round of funding led by IA Capital Group. The deal also saw participation from TV Capital, Contour Ventures, Javelin Venture Partners, New York Life, Transamerica Ventures and Fitz Gate Ventures.

Real estate crowdfunding platform iFunding is paying $150,000 to settle a lawsuit brought against it by a shareholder.

US insurance giant MetLife is joining the R3 blockchain consortium to explore what role the technology could play a role in its field.

New York-based Behalf has raised $27m in a Series C round of funding to continue offering purchasing power to small business.

Identity verification startup Jumio has raised $15m in a new round of funding after its assets where acquired by Centana Growth Partners in May.

Business intelligence firm Ipreo is expanding its service into private companies as more highly-valued firms choose to hold off IPOs.

Online lenders are growing their presence in Washington with the hire of lobbyist Nat Hoopes to lead the Marketplace Lenders Association.

Uber is increasing the financial services that it offers its drivers through a partnership with robo-advice company Betterment.

Peer-to-peer lending firm Lending Club is bringing new senior staff on board in an attempt to once again win favour with investment banks.

SelfScore, a financial services startups for international students, has raised $7.1m in a new round of funding led by Pelion Venture Partners.