90% Of North American Consumers Manage Money Through Financial Apps: Report
Mastercard released a new report today, The Rise of Open Banking, demonstrating the mainstream adoption of technology to power smarter, more meaningful digital experiences. The report found more than 80% of consumers in the US – and 90% of younger
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Klarna and GoCardless to Power Bank Debit Payments in the US
Global buy now pay later (BNPL) solution provider Klarna has partnered with UK-headquartered account-to-account payments solution provider GoCardless. The partnership will enable Klarna to provide bank debit payments to over 21 million US customers, a statement from Klarna said. More
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Unit8: Artificial Intelligence for Good Causes – And Not Just at Christmas
The leading Swiss AI start-up Unit8 gives something back to society – not just at Christmas, but throughout the year, too. Employees use 10% of their working time for projects dedicated to charitable purposes. Refugees, homeless people, children and young
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Switzerland’s Insurtech Industry Ranks 4th Within Europe: IFZ Study
With 50 insurtech companies, Switzerland is one of Europe’s largest hubs for insurance innovation. The figure puts the country at the fourth position amongst 31 European nations in absolute number, surpassing Spain, Italy, the Netherland and Sweden, a new industry
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SafeSide und Swisscom kooperieren bei Electronic-Seal-Versicherungs-Lösung
SafeSide Life AG, die Betreiberin der unabhängigen Plattform für reine Lebensversicherungen in der Schweiz, gibt seine Partnerschaft mit Swisscom bekannt. Um fälschungssichere Kundendaten zu garantieren, hat SafeSide das Electronic-Seal von Swisscom im Onboarding-Prozess implementiert und verankert so die Versicherungspolicen in
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Roll Out of Digital Euro Could Transform Payments in Germany
A digital programmable euro is essential for innovative business models in Germany, according to the Frankfurt School Blockchain Centre (FSBC). The FSBC is a think tank and research centre focusing on the business implications of blockchain. It published the “The
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BBVA Switzerland Adds Ether to Its Crypto Trading Service
BBVA Switzerland, the Swiss franchise of Spanish multinational financial institution BBVA, has expanded its cryptocurrency custody and trading service with the addition of Ether to its investment portfolio. Its private banking clients and new gen customers will now have access to
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New Swiss Fintech Startup Map December 2021 (Christmas Edition)
Swisscom has released the updated Swiss Fintech Startup Map for December 2021, welcoming 6 new Swiss startups for this month Christmas Edition The map provides regular updates on the Swiss fintech landscape in the region now displays a grand total
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Visa Invests in LATAM Open Finance Platform Belvo’s US$43 Million Series A
Visa has invested in Mexico City-headquartered open finance API platform Belvo through its US$43 million Series A. The two companies have also signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop open finance solutions in Latin America, a statement from Belvo said.
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Yokoy Unveils Visa Business Debit Card Solution Across the EU
Swiss spend management firm Yokoy has launched a Visa business debit card to integrate automated payment transactions into a spend management solution. The Yokoy Visa Business Card is available both as a physical card and a virtual product, to companies
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