A financial service platform was launched by Shanxi Transformation and Comprehensive Reform Demonstration Zone on Dec 27.

The platforms aims to help micro businesses and SMEs access financing, as well as acting as an information channel for government, enterprise and financial organizations.

Companies can use the new platform to discover the latest policy information, get investment and financial advice, as well as get asset valuations and credit ratings.

A total of eight companies accessed 32.89 million yuan ($4.79 million) in financing, following agreements signed at the initiation ceremony where Shanxi Transformation and Comprehensive Reform Demonstration Zone reached partnerships with 21 financial organizations.