Retail Investing & Trading

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.

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SigFig introduces AI-driven enhancements to the Engage platform for financial advisors

SigFig introduces AI-driven enhancements to the Engage platform for financial advisors

SigFig, a prominent provider of digital wealth management solutions, has enhanced its Engage platform for financial advisors with new AI functionalities.
HealthEdge and Zelis form strategic partnership to revolutionise healthcare payments

HealthEdge and Zelis form strategic partnership to revolutionise healthcare payments

HealthEdge, a provider of cutting-edge healthcare software solutions, and Zelis, a leader in healthcare payments technology, have announced a strategic partnership.
Revolut hits $45bn mark, offers lucrative share options to staff

Revolut hits $45bn mark, offers lucrative share options to staff

Revolut, a prominent player in the global FinTech sector, has recently announced a secondary share sale aimed at providing liquidity to its employees, enabling them to benefit financially from their contributions to the company's impressive growth.
PayQuicker teams up with Thunes to revolutionise global e-wallet payouts

PayQuicker teams up with Thunes to revolutionise global e-wallet payouts

PayQuicker, a leading global payouts orchestration platform, has partnered with Thunes, a pioneer in global money movement innovation.

Judge blocks US rule that sought to limit ESG investing

A US District Judge in Kansas City, Stephen Bough, has struck down a Missouri state rule that imposed restrictions on investment advisers regarding the...

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