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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
Read MoreRedefining 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
Read MoreDer 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
Read MoreMeet 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
Read MoreBetterment 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
Read MoreAirwallex 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
Read MoreLaunch 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
Read MoreLeading 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
Read MoreCroatia 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
Read MoreSFTI’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
Read MoreSwiss 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
Read MoreAustria’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
Read MoreAbacus 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
Read MoreAndreessen 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
Read More12 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
Read MoreProminent 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
Read Moreneon 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
Read MoreTwint 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
Read MoreLakestar 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
Read MoreDeepfake 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
Read MoreHSLU 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
Read MoreFrench 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
Read MoreN26 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
Read MoreN26 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
Read MoreEuropean 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
Read MoreBlackrock 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
Read MoreSolaris 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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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
Read MoreBX 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
Read MoreFinancial Crimes in the Metaverse
Business executives are bullish on the prospect of the metaverse, predicting sizeable commercial opportunities in taking part in immersive virtual
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreBanks 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
Read MoreTop 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
Read MoreThe 9 Best Fintech Podcasts
Top 9 Fintech Podcasts: Podcasts use an audio file to share information through computers or portable music devices. When they
Read MoreBlockchain 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,
Read MoreWearable InsurTech Infographic
How Wearable Technology is Influencing The Insurance Industry. A nice infographic about Wearabble Insuretech from LifeInsurancePost.com. In 1964, Edward Thorp
Read MoreSweden 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
Read MoreTOP 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
Read MoreFintech: 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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