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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B2B Cashflow Solutions Provider Tradeshift Fetches US$200 Million
San Francisco-headquartered B2B e-invoicing and accounts payable automation company Tradeshift has raised over US$200 million in funding from existing and new investors. Tradeshift raised the funding, which includes debt, from Koch Industries, as well as IDC Ventures, LUN Partners, Private
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Yolt Receives PSD2 License From Dutch Central Bank to Fuel Expansion
Amsterdam-headquartered Yolt has received a PSD2 license from Dutch central bank De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). The license allows the company to independently offer open banking services across the EU, a statement from the company said. The company was previously providing
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Prices of Virtual Land Soar Fueled by Metaverse Frenzy
Demand for virtual land plots and real estate is surging on the back of booming activity on the metaverse. Betting on a virtual reality future, real estate promoters and investment firms are snapping up properties on popular virtual environments such
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