Spark Systems pulls in $5m for faster forex platform
Singapore-based foreign exchange startup Spark Systems has raised $5m in a new round of funding. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
SpotOption launches new CFDs platform and MT4 plug-in
CFDs have become one of the most popular forms of trading online, and SpotOption's CFD platform has captured a user-friendly and simplified approach. Read more: www.prnewswire.com
Information Venture Partners closes FinTech fund at $106m
Early-stage FinTech venture firm Information Venture Partners has raised $106m in for its second fund, exceeding its $100m target. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Alpaca grabs $1.7m for AI-driven trading tech
FinTech AI startup Alpaca has raised $1.7m in a new venture funding round. The investment comes from D4V, Monex Ventures of Monex Group and MUCAP. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
ayondo continues Asian expansion with TradeHero buy
UK social trading app ayondo is acquiring Singapore-based investor education app TradeHero as it seeks to increase its presence in the Asian market. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Quantopian lands $25m from Andreessen for trade algorithms
Andreessen Horowitz is making a move in the robo-investment space backing trading algorithm platform Quantopian in its $25m Series C round. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Bank Vontobel selects Horizon as automated trading engine
Horizon Software today announced that Bank Vontobel AG has selected Horizon Platform for Automated Trading (HPAT) for electronic execution. Read more: www.finextra.com
Blackmoon lands $2.5m for alternative investments
Blackmoon Financial Group has raised $2.5m in equity funding to expand its marketplace for balance sheet loan investment. The funding comes from A&NN Group, Flint Capital and Target Global. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Jason Schenker appointed CFO of startup Newchip
Renowned financial market expert Jason Schenker has signed on as CFO for Newchip, an emerging online investment marketplace. Read more: www.finextra.com
Citi and Deutsche Bank join Neptune bond network
The Neptune network provides a venue for dealers to share information with investors on the bonds that they are looking to buy and sell. Read more: www.finextra.com