FCA reveals results of its investigation into defined benefit scheme transfers
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released the results of the data it received from firms carrying out Defined Benefit (DB) transfers and has revealed its next steps in its supervisory work.
Retail trading app BUX closes $12.5m funding round
Retail trading app BUX has closed a $12.5m funding round which was led by venture capital firms Velocity Capital and Holtzbrinck Ventures.
Investment app Robinhood could hit $8bn valuation through new funding round – report
VC-backed retail brokerage platform Robinhood Markets is set for a valuation of up to $8bn thanks to a new funding round, it is understood.
VC-backed investment app tickr launches crowdfunding campaign
Venture capital-backed investment app tickr has launched a crowdfunding campaign on investment platform Seedrs to help it build out its user base.
OpenFin partners with FlexTrade to improve trading workflows
OpenFin has partnered with FlexTrade, a broker-natural, execution and order management trading system, to offer improved workflows.
Raisin unveils $114m Series D funding round
FinTech marketplace Raisin has closed a $114m series D funding round, which brings the company's total amount raised to $200m. Existing investors Index Ventures, PayPal,...
Robinhood launches checking and savings app
Free stock trading platform Robinhood has launched a new checking and savings service, which offers 3 per cent interest on savings.
Brickowner surpasses crowdfunding goal, pulling in £215,822
Property investment platform Brickowner has raised £215,822 in its latest crowdfunding campaign, surpassing its initial target.
Securities lending startup Sharegain brings backing to $12m in latest round
UK and Israel-based securities lending startup Sharegain has brought its outside investment to $12m through a new VC-backed funding round.
Africa-focused investing platform Orbitt receives investment from GTR Ventures
Orbitt, a digital deal origination and processing platform focused on Africa, has received an investment from GTR Ventures.