FINTECH NEWS SWITZERLAND
Swiss Fintech Awards 2024 Announce Top 10 Swiss Fintech Startups
A jury of 20 experts from the Swiss fintech space have reviewed over 60 applications (out of a total of
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Austria’s Most Prominent and Fastest-Growing Fintech Startups of 2024
In Austria, fintech is emerging as a dynamic force within the country’s economic landscape. The Fintech Technology Report by the
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Abacus neu mit Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer in Geschäftsleitung
Alexander Vegh, langjähriger Director of Research & Development bei Abacus Research AG, ergänzt ab dem 1. April 2024 als Chief
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Andreessen Horowitz Collects $7.2 Billions
Andreessen Horowitz announced that they have just raised $7.2B for the following venture strategies: American Dynamism ($600M), Apps ($1B), Games
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12 Fintech Events to Attend in Europe in Q2 2024
Over the past decade, the fintech landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a niche trend to a dominant
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Prominent Law Firm Provides Comprehensive Guide on Switzerland’s Regulatory Framework
The fintech sector in Switzerland has experienced significant growth in recent years, maintaining its appeal as a hub for financial
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neon lanciert digitales Gemeinschaftskonto
Der Schweizer Banken-Challenger neon setzt das Wachstum ungebremst fort und zählt gemäss eigenen Angaben nun 200’000 Konto-Nutzer:innen. Gleichzeitig lanciert neon
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Twint Integrates Cumulus, Supercard and Co
Switzerland’s payment app continues to promote digital shopping innovations and is integrating loyalty cards such as Coop Supercard and Migros
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Lakestar Closes $600 Million European VC Funds
Lakestar announced the recent closing of their latest funds, Lakestar Early IV and Lakestar Growth II, for around $600 million
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Deepfake Gains Momentum as a Powerful Tool for Fraud and Deception
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has introduced new and sophisticated tools for threat actors to
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HSLU Report: Growth Momentum Carries on in Swiss Marketplace Lending
In 2022, online marketplace lending continued to rise in Switzerland, driven by mortgage loans and corporate and public sector debt
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French Business Planning Startup Pigment Announces $145 Million Series D
Paris based Pigment announced a $145 million series D funding round, led by ICONIQ Growth. Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, as well as
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N26 Launches Couple Accounts in 21 New Markets
N26 announced the launch of Joint Accounts in 21 new markets. Joint Accounts allow N26 customers to manage both their
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Meet the 10 Fintech Finalists for >>venture>>’s 2024 Startup Competition
The >>venture>> startup competition is a cornerstone event for supporting emerging startups in Switzerland, emphasising the importance of innovation and
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N26 Goes Live With Stocks and ETFs Trading in Germany, 0.90EUR per Trade
N26 announced the launch of its Stocks and ETFs trading product in Germany. The company also announced an increased interest
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European Fintech M&A Poised for Rebound as Traditional Banks Eye Struggling Fintech Startups
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the European banking sector is expected to rebound this year as lower valuations are
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Blackrock Launches Its First Tokenized Fund on Ethereum
BlackRock unveils its first tokenized fund issued on a public blockchain, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (“BUIDL”) BUIDL
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Redefining Resilience for Banks in the Digital Era With the Four Zeros
The banking industry stands at the brink of a major transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing customer expectations
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Solaris Raises 96 Million EUR Series F
Solaris announced the signing of its Series F round led by SBI Group and other existing investors. The current round
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Swiss Financial Innovation Desk Launches Fintech Hackathon
FIND, the new formed government supported Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND), announced the launch of its flagship event “SwissHacks”, a
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Global Retail Fintech Funding Shows Resilience, Supported by Banking and Credit Deals
Retail fintech recorded a slight growth in Q4 2023 with deal value increasing by 5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to US$2.6 billion,
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SAP Rolls Out New Cloud Payment Solutions for Retailers
SAP announced a new composable payment solution to help retailers stay ahead of changing customer expectations. The new solution, SAP
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Top Trends in Europe’s Digital Finance Landscape
In Europe, digital finance is being driven by the adoption of innovative technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML),
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Citi Ventures Invests in Core Banking Provider Tuum
Tuum, a London and Tallinn based core banking provider, announced that Citi Ventures, a venture capital arm of US-headquartered Citigroup,
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PPRO Secure Additional 85 Million EUR Growth Funding
PPRO, a London based payments platform, has announced the completion of a dual tranche funding round totalling €85 million to
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Fintech Investors in Switzerland
Switzerland boasts a vibrant investment ecosystem supported by a robust network of investors and venture capitalists (VCs). A database created
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Unabhängige Finanz News Portale erste Wahl für Anlageentscheidungen
Gut informiert, besser investiert: Wer seine Anlageentscheidungen nach objektiven Kriterien trifft, braucht verlässliche Informationen. In der Online-Umfrage Trend des Monats
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BLKB unterstützt St.Galler Wealthtech Startup Kaspar&
Kaspar& ist seit Ende Februar 2022 auf dem Schweizer Markt. Das Spin-off der HSG und ETH offeriert mit seinem App
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BX Swiss and FlowBank to Waive Fees for Swiss Shares Trading
The Swiss stock exchange BX Swiss and the Geneva-based online bank FlowBank announced that they will enable private investors to
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Financial Crimes in the Metaverse
Business executives are bullish on the prospect of the metaverse, predicting sizeable commercial opportunities in taking part in immersive virtual
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The Swiss Fintech Startup Map Overview (June Update)
Swisscom/eforesight shows every month a very nice overview with the Swiss Fintech Startup Map Overview. Here the June Update, now counting 185
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Banks Vs. Fintech: ‘Fintegration’ Is The Smartest Move
Banks and fintech startups have more business interests in common than issues that divide them, according to a new report
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Top 28 Fintech Investors In Europe
Global investment in financial technology ventures, or fintechs, tripled to US$12.21 billion in 2014, according to Accenture, a clear indication
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The 9 Best Fintech Podcasts
Top 9 Fintech Podcasts: Podcasts use an audio file to share information through computers or portable music devices. When they
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Blockchain in Austria: An Overview
Austria has embarked on a digital transformation journey and has set out to become a hotspot for blockchain technology. In 2017,
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Wearable InsurTech Infographic
How Wearable Technology is Influencing The Insurance Industry. A nice infographic about Wearabble Insuretech from LifeInsurancePost.com. In 1964, Edward Thorp
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Sweden is Testing the e-Krona
The Riksbank has implemented a public procurement of a technology supplier to the e-krona pilot project and intends to sign
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TOP Fintech Startups Over Last Decades
In the time of technology development and human creativity, more and more startups are established to tackle various problems in different
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Fintech: Banks, Beware! Why Banks Have a Difficult Time Innovating
The birth and rise of Fintech is deeply rooted in the global financial crisis of 2008, particularly the erosion of
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