Marketplace Lending

Landbay closes $1bn deal to support its lending capabilities over coming years

Buy-to-let mortgage lender Landbay has signed a $1bn deal with an unnamed leading financial institution to help fund loans over coming years.

Online lending platform LoanTap said to raise $6.25m in funding

India-based online lending platform LoanTap has reportedly collected $6.25m in a funding round led by Shunwei Capital.

Dianrong bags additional $70m to Series D round

Online lending marketplace Dianrong has closed an additional $70m to its Series D round led by ORIX Asia Capital.

Neyber bags ?115m in new financing round

UK-based personal finance platform Neyber has reportedly picked up ?115m in its latest funding round.

UK SME lender Boost Capital secures ?15m credit line

UK specialist business lender Boost Capital has secured a ?15m credit line from US investment firm Atalaya Capital Management.

Lending Club hires new CFO to lead through turbulent times

Lending Club has brought in its new CFO. Thomas Casey is joining the wavering peer-to-peer lending company following the departure of Carrie Dolan.

Why the gap between payments and lending is closing

Recent work by Currencycloud has suggested that the gap in differences between traditional lending and payments is narrowing.

SoLo Funds said to collect $10m to support growth of its community lending service

P2P lending platform SoLo Funds has reportedly collected $10m to support the expansion of its presence in the US.

23 FinTech investment rounds to make the news over the past seven days

Stripe's whooping $600m Series G expansion wasn't the only investment round completed by a FinTech company over the last week.

First Circle said to bag $26m in Series A

SME lending platform First Circle has reportedly raised $26m in its Series A round of funding.

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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