Finnish crowdfunding act kicks in
Earlier this year the Finnish government announced its intent to update and improve the regulatory environment that governed investment crowdfunding. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
How the biggest change to crowdfunding is affects investors
Crowdfunding is facilitating a growing number of projects -- and now the trend just became MUCH more accessible to investors. Read more: www.biggerpockets.com
A peer-to-peer lending platform for small business
Germany's Commerzbank has launched a peer-to-peer lending platform. Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk
Funding Circle gets an extra £40m from UK gov to lend
Funding Circle is expanding its partnership with the government-run British Business Bank Investments and receiving £40m to lend to small businesses. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
This was the year alternative investments went mainstream
Pensions are still one of the most tax-efficient investments out there. But they’re no longer as efficient as they used to be. Read more: www.cityam.com
Xero ties up with DBS, wants to help SMEs access capital
Xero announced today it has inked a strategic partnership with DBS Bank. Read more: www.e27.co
Real estate crowdfunding marketplace hits $275m
Sharestates has originated $275 million in loans since the platform launched in 2015, making it one of the largest real estate crowdfunding platforms in regards to originations. Read more: www.prnewswire.com
BlueVine snags $75m credit line from Fortress Credit
Small business lender BlueVine has picked up $75m in a warehouse credit line from investment management firm Fortress Credit. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Invoice financing startup KredX secures $6.25m
Lending startup KredX has raised $6.25m in a Series A round led by Sequoia Capital India. The round also saw existing backer Prime Venture Partners participate. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
A FinTech startup risks quick loans to salaried folks
You aren't eligible for a bank loan unless your employer is among the 3.3% of the companies vetted by Indian banks. Read more: www.techinasia.com