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Bizzy launches NZ platform to simplify SME lending comparisons

Bizzy has launched a free online platform to help New Zealand small businesses compare multiple lending offers through a single, transparent application.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Prospa

Access to finance biggest pain-point for growth amongst SMEs - study

Accessing funding from banks and traditional lenders is increasingly difficult for Kiwi small business owners, says a YouGov study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021

Capital raising

Aussie small business lending platform secures AU$5million in Series-A funding

TruePillars' allows multiple investors to fund small business loans of their choice with a minimum commitment of just AU$50 per loan.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

Trade Me

Trade Me takes 15% stake in HarMoney for $7.7 million

Trade Me invests $7.7m for a 15% stake in HarMoney, New Zealand's sole licensed P2P lender, aiming to reshape the country's consumer finance.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2015

Global Stories

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Fintech

Token.io appoints Gil Danziger as Chief Technology Officer

Pay by Bank providers face rising pressure to win digital payments share as Token.io adds a veteran engineer to its leadership team.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

Fintech

Brickflow adds Aldermore to expand specialist lending

Brickflow adds Aldermore to its lender panel, widening brokers' access to specialist commercial and property-backed finance products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Crypto

Aave adds CoW Swap MEV protection, handling USD $55 billion in assets

Aave Labs integrates CoW Swap's MEV protection to streamline swaps and loan management on its platform holding USD $55 billion in assets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Fintech

Mambu expands customer base in Australia's fintech sector

Cloud banking leader, Mambu, increases customer base in Australia's fintech sector, partnering with 10 major providers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Fintech

Punjab National Bank joins PSB Xchange lending platform

Dealers and MSMEs stand to gain faster access to working capital as Punjab National Bank widens PSB Xchange's lender pool.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

Fintech

Brickflow sees £520 million in offers as searches fall

Borrower demand weakened quarter on quarter, yet lenders still pledged more than GBP £520 million across specialist property finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

FintechWerx to buy Ruby Loans platform for CAD $825,000

The deal adds loan-origination technology aimed at speeding small-business credit checks, pending approvals and exchange sign-off.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Bank of India joins PSB Xchange as lending partner

MSMEs and dealer networks could gain quicker access to formal working capital as Bank of India plugs into a shared lending platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Brickflow adds Pallas to expand broker lending options

Brokers on Brickflow can now tap Pallas Capital for development and bridging loans, widening funding options for mid-market property deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Physical Security

Beechbrook backs Allegro film finance with GBP £2m

Funding for UK film and TV producers is set to grow after Beechbrook supplied Allegro Finance with a GBP £2m working capital facility.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Fintech

Partners for Growth launches AUD $250m tech credit fund

Partners for Growth unveils AUD $250m tech-focused private credit fund to offer non-dilutive growth finance to later-stage borrowers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Data Protection

Purcell Partners rebrands as Lextech in lending push

Australian mortgage law firm Purcell Partners has rebranded as Lextech, signalling a sharper focus on technology alongside its legal services for lenders.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026