The small business lending platform has boosted its Experian-backed series B round from $25m to $38m, with part of the new funding coming from CreditEase.

The insurance firm, which has had a dedicated venture capital unit since 2012, will invest in healthcare and financial technology developers through the Ping An Global Voyager Fund.

Financial institution Krungsri has set up a corporate venturing subsidiary called Krungsri Finnovate to back fintech startups that can be integrated with its products.

The stealth-mode life insurance startup has received series A funding from investors including Credit China Fintech Holdings' Impact Capital Holdings subsidiary.

A mixture of investment and VC firms have provided series C funding for the Alphabet-backed online brokerage at a $1.3bn valuation.

Payment technology developer Token has raised $15.7m in a round featuring OP Financial Group, with which it formed a partnership agreement earlier this month.

Drew Aldrich has moved from AXA Strategic Ventures, where he was senior associate, to American Family Ventures where he has been appointed principal.