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Open Banking

Berner KB Integriert Open Banking API Plattform/ Contovista 1ter Partner

Die Berner Kantonalbankhat die Open Banking API Plattform zur Anbindung von Partnern und Drittfirmen integriert. Über die neue Plattform kann

Blockchain/Bitcoin

Swiss Sygnum Bank Launches Regulated Digital Asset Options

Sygnum Bank, a Swiss-based digital asset bank, announced that it has launched OTC options covering BTC/USD and ETH/USD trading pairs.

Various

All You Need to Know About the UK FinTech Mission to Austria and Switzerland 2021

The UK FinTech Mission to Austria and Switzerland 2021 is just around the corner this coming Thursday on the 28th

Various

8 Upcoming Online and Hybrid Fintech Events in Switzerland

With COVID-19 still spreading, virtual conferences and hybrid events continue to be the preferred way for many fintech professionals and

Blockchain/Bitcoin

Challenges and Opportunities of CBDC for Banks and Corporations

Central banking digital currencies (CBDCs) are poised to have significant implications for banks and non-bank firms, forcing them to adopt

Blockchain/Bitcoin

Crypto Finance Launches Blockchain Trading Solution for Avaloq’s Banking Clients

Crypto Finance Group, a Swiss-based blockchain financial services provider in crypto asset management, brokerage and storage solutions, has implemented its

Wealthtech

Swiss Wealthtech Startup Kaspar Among Venture Kick’s Startup Accelerator Winners

Venture Kick, Switzerland’s startup accelerator programme, has announced five winners for its first stage of financial and entrepreneurial support and

Mobile Payments

Cloud and Digital Wallets to Drive Payments in Latin America, Despite Pandemic

64% of financial institutions in Latin America will be increasing investment in retail payments over the next two years, according

Payments Sponsored

Licensed in Turkey, Ozan Reshapes E-Payments

Entering the sphere of financial super apps isn’t an easy task. Companies need to spend months, years even, getting the

Virtual Banking

An Overview of South America’s Booming Neobanking Sector

South America has seen an exceptionally dynamic evolution of its neobanking landscape, with now more than 30 live neobanks and

Various

ti&m verstärkt Verwaltungsrat mit Swisscom’s Johannes Höhener

Der anerkannte Fintech- und Banking-Experte Johannes Höhener ist neuer Verwaltungsrat von ti&m. Mit Wirkung zum 01.01.2021 trat er sein Amt

Various

Experian baut Geschäft in der Schweiz aus

Der internationale Informationsdienstleister Experian baut seine Präsenz in der DACH-Region aus. Das Unternehmen verfügt jetzt über eine Niederlassung in der

Germany

Deutsche Fintech Standorte ziehen 2020 weniger Wagniskapital an

In die vier führenden deutschen Fintech-Standorte ist in 2020 anteilig deutlich weniger Wagniskapital geflossen als in den Jahren zuvor. Mit

Open Banking

Zürcher Kantonalbank Goes Live on SIX’s Open Banking Platform b.Link

Zürcher Kantonalbank is the third major Swiss bank to officially join SIX‘s open banking platform b.Link following Credit Suisse and

Austria Blockchain/Bitcoin

Bitpanda Launches Debit Card That Allows Users to Shop With Cryptocurrency

Bitpanda, an Austrian digital investment platform, has launched a debit card by Visa that is linked to the assets in its

Various

The Top 10 Fintech Startups Are Revealed for the Swiss Fintech Awards 2021

The Swiss Fintech Awards 2021 have revealed the top 10 start-ups of the year – 5 fintechs each in the

Blockchain/Bitcoin Germany

European Real Estate Firm Vonovia Issues €20 Million Digital Bond on Stellar

European real estate company Vonovia has issued a €20 million digital bond on the Stellar blockchain in partnership with firstwire,

Funding London USA

Curve Secured $95 Million Ahead of US Expansion Plans

Curve, a London-based banking platform which allows customers to consolidate multiple cards into one smart card and app, announced it

InsurTech

Foresters Ties up With Swiss Insurtech Dacadoo for a Well-Being Engagement Platform

Life insurer Foresters Financial has teamed up with dacadoo, a Zurich-based insurtech specialising in digital health engagement and health risk

Funding

Numbrs Raised Total of CHF 27 Million, 17.5m Invested by Own Founder

Numbrs, a Zurich-based mobile banking app provider, announced the completion of its fundraising activities for the year 2020 in the

Covid19 USA

COVID-19 Brings Fintech into the Mainstream: McKinsey Research

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted US consumers’ attitudes towards banking and financial services, accelerating the adoption of digital financial services