Top Fintech VC Funding Rounds in Europe for Q1 2024
In Q1 2024, Europe experienced an increase in fintech venture capital (VC) funding, reaching a total of US$2.2 billion after rising by 22% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), data from CB Insights’ “State of Fintech Q1 2024” report show. This is in stark
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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 in a dynamic digital landscape. This transformation is not without its challenges, as banks grapple with the critical task of
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Der Immobilienmarkt in der Schweiz bietet eine der grössten Chancen der letzten 20 Jahre
Der Schweizer Immobilienmarkt bleibt auch in Zeiten nach Negativzinsen und trotz gestiegener Fremdfinanzierungskosten attraktiv. Robert Plantak und Ardian Gjeloshi, Gründer der Immobilien-Plattform Crowdhouse, sehen in der aktuellen Marktlage eine optimale Gelegenheit für antizyklische Investitionen in die Asset-Klasse des «Betongolds». Stark
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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 entrepreneurship. Introduced to the competition in 2019, the Finance & Insurance category reflects >>venture>>’s commitment to broadening its impact and
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Betterment Acquires Marcus Digital Investing From Goldman Sachs
Betterment, the largest independent digital investment advisor in the United States, announced that it has reached an agreement with Goldman Sachs to acquire Marcus Invest’s digital investing accounts. Marcus Invest, which offers digitally customized investment portfolios to consumers, will transfer
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Airwallex Partners With Tech Company Bird
Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform, announced its partnership with Bird (formerly MessageBird), a global communication platform, to power Bird’s international payments operations. Powering Bird’s global payments infrastructure Bird’s platform, applications and APIs help 29,000+ businesses to streamline
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Launch of the Swiss4 Application, Combining Financial Services and Lifestyle
Swiss4, a financial player founded in Geneva in 2020, announces the launch of its application combining financial services and high-end lifestyle management services. Entirely designed, developed and hosted in Switzerland, the app guarantees security and ease of use for its
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Leading Fintech Marketers of 2024 Based in Europe
In the dynamic world of fintech, marketing is a critical business function that helps drive innovation, foster business growth and nurture enduring relationships with various stakeholders including consumers, partners, investors, policymakers, and the media. The Fintech Marketing Hub, a London
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Croatia Sees Remarkable Growth in Tech Ecosystem; Fintech Remains Nascent
In the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, Croatia is witnessing remarkable growth in its startup ecosystem. N ew data released in a report by Dealroom, supported by Uniqa Ventures, Cogito Capital Partners and Vestbee, reveal that the country’s startup
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SFTI’s “Open Pension” Vision Aims to Transform Pension Provision in Switzerland
Industry trade group Swiss Fintech Innovations (SFTI) released on April 16 a new position paper, presenting its vision of “Open Pension”, a concept that’s intended to address longstanding concerns regarding pension provision in Switzerland by enhancing transparency and enabling data
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