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
INTL FCStone launches web-based gold trading platform
INTL FCStone Inc’s London-based subsidiary has unveiled its physical trading platform for the global bullion market, PMXecute+. Read more: www.bankingtech.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
Ipreo expands market intelligence service to private companies
Business intelligence firm Ipreo is expanding its service into private companies as more highly-valued firms choose to hold off IPOs.
Investment platform raises $500k from Zaffiro Ventures
Mumbai-based seed investment and innovation platform, Venture Catalysts, has raised $500K from Zaffiro Ventures at a post money valuation of $6 Mn. Read More: inc42.com
Tiger Brokers adds another $14m to Series B round
Chinese online brokerage Tiger Brokers has tacked on another $14m to its Series B round. China Growth Capital led the Series B+ 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
Quam Securities opens first Quam Direct Spot in Hong Kong
The first physical outlet of Quam Direct provides investors access to information and allows them to open a trading account with professionals. Read more: www.businesswire.com
Will the future of investing be automated?
For the world of financial investments, automation looks to be the next step as further opportunities exist for it to expand. Read more: thefintechtimes.com
Startupbootcamp FinTech arrives in Mumbai
The Startupbootcamp accelerator network is widening its fintech programme, opening an outpost in Mumbai as it seeks out Indian startups. Read more: www.finextra.com