Tenity Invests in 3 Swiss Early-Stage Fintech Startups
The upcoming edition of the Tenity Incubation Program in Switzerland welcomes a cohort of 9 early-stage startups selected from a pool of more than 400 applications globally. For the next four months, the Fintech startups will go through an intensive
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Visa and Western Union Expand Partnership to Enhance Global Money Transfers
Visa and Western Union have entered into a seven-year agreement to significantly enhance the way money is sent across borders. This collaboration aims to simplify the process for Western Union customers to transfer funds directly to Visa cardholders and bank
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Neuer CEO bei Hypothekarbank Lenzburg
Der Verwaltungsrat der Hypothekarbank Lenzburg hat sich für den neuen CEO entschieden, Der 44 jährige Silvan Hilfiker wird das Amt übernehmen. Wie bereits zuvor angekündigt, wird Marianne Wildi, CEO der Hypothekarbank Lenzburg, an der Generalversammlung vom 16. März 2024 für
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Luzerner KB steigt in den den Handel und die Verwahrung von Kryptowährungen ein
Die Luzerner Kantonalbank AG (LUKB) ermöglicht ihren Kundinnen und Kunden seit Anfang März 2024 den Handel und die Verwahrung von Kryptowährungen. Das neue Angebot ist technisch nahtlos in das Kernbankensystem und das E-Banking (Mobile und Desktop) der LUKB integriert. Aktuell
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Zurich Recognized as Switzerland’s Leading Fintech Hub
Switzerland is home to several tech startup hubs that each has their speciality. Among these tech hubs, Zurich is recognized as the country’s fintech hub owing to the canton’s proximity to financial institutions, a new report published by UBS/Credit Suisse
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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Daily Trading Volume Soars to 6 Billion USD
Ten newly launched US spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) broke their daily volume records on February 28, 2024, totaling nearly US$7.7 billion worth of assets being traded on that day alone, data shared on X by James Seyffart, an ETF
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Exploring SIC Instant Payments in Switzerland: Challenges, Solutions, and Future Prospects
Instant payments are the most positive development for the Swiss financial sector in years due to their proven role as a catalyst for change within that system. Whilst instant payments are mainly used for domestic purposes (96%) rather than cross-border,
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A Wealthtech Startup in Germany to Offer Mobile Phone Plans
The family-focused fintech Bling and Telekom partner to launch Bling Mobile. 18 months after its launch, the Berlin-based Fintech counts over 50,000 families on its platform. In the midst of the ‘funding winter’ a year ago, Bling raised millions from
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SNB Study: Results of the Swiss Payment Methods Survey
In spring 2023, the Swiss National Bank conducted its second payment methods survey of companies in Switzerland. Around 1,750 companies, across all sizes, language regions and industries, participated in this survey on payment method topics. In-depth knowledge of these topics
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Abschaffung von Kontoführungsgebühren – merkt es die Schweizer Kundschaft überhaupt?
Die Preise für Bankdienstleistungen sind in den letzten zwanzig Jahren wesentlich stärker gestiegen als das allgemeine Preisniveau. Ein Hauptgrund hierfür war das Negativzinsumfeld, das zu einer Verengung der Zinsmarge bei den Banken führte und gewisse Banken dazu veranlasst hat, ihre
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