Singapore robo-advisory startup Bambu raises seed funding
The rise of the robots is making some people uneasy, but the investors behind a $400,000 seed investment into robo-advisor startup Bambu aren't. Read more: www.techinasia.com
WealthForge looks for $2.5m through convertible notes
Private fundraising technology provider WealthForge is planning to take on another $2.5m in capital through a convertible note offering. 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
German & Austrian SMEs look to Finnest for growth
Finnest, an SME or “Mittelstand spezialist,” is helping Austria-based Biogena to fund its expansion in Germany. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
James Azar founds UK FinTech, P2P Venue, BHNV Capital
BHNV Capital is a venture seed investment fund for both fintech and peer-to-peer (P2P) businesses and technologies. Read more: www.financemagnates.com
Fintech, Savings & Investment App Moneybox Raises $1.75m
Moneybox, a London, UK-based savings and investment app, raised $1.75m in funding. Read more: www.finsmes.com
Tiger Brokers snaps up $29m for online trading platform
Tiger Brokers has picked up $29m in a Series B round from Citic GoldStone Fund Management and Huagai Capital. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
FinTech startup aims to help manage retirement income
HelloWallet founder Matt Fellowes says those entering retirement are readier to pay for financial advice than the Millennials most fintech companies chase. Read more: www.forbes.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
Investment firms slow to become digital leaders
A global survey of 2,000 investors and 500 investment providers has identified three aspects of data that will define stewardship for the digital age. Read more: fintechnews.sg