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Saudi Arabia and Japan’s SoftBank Launch World’s Largest Tech Fund
An investment group that includes Japan’s SoftBank and Saudi Arabia’s main sovereign wealth fund, has announced a major close with over US$93 billion of committed capital for the tech-focused SoftBank Vision Fund. The fund, which is targeting a total of
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Swiss Banks And Swiss Fintechs Are Undergoing A Serious Customer Trust Issue
Swiss banks and financial institutions are facing many challenges as new, tech-focused entrants are trying to disrupt their businesses. Customer behavior and expectations have changed dramatically and trust in the financial services market is on an all-time low, an issue
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Customers Welcome Artificial Intelligence
A Consumer Intelligence report by PwC revealed that most consumers believe artificial intelligence (AI) will help humankind. In February 2017, PwC conducted an expert salon in New York City to capture ideas from thought leaders in AI and emerging technologies
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200 Schweizer Fintech Startups: Swiss Fintech Map Mai
Die Fintech Switzerland Map vom Mai zeigt, dass die 200er Marke geknackt wurde. Swiss Fintech Rocks! Die Map wird monatlich von Swisscom erstellt.
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Swiss Fintech Highlights 2017
Digitalization and evolving client needs are changing all areas of banking, bringing both substantial opportunities and challenges. For Switzerland, a recognizable financial center with a famed banking system, fintech has become a top priority. To tackle the sizeable challenge, Swiss
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10 Upcoming Fintech Events in Switzerland
Several fintech events are scheduled in the coming months that will tackle some of the hottest trends in the financial technology sector including cryptocurrencies, blockchain, investing, peer-to-peer lending, trade finance as well as the regulatory landscape and Switzerland’s position in
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Swiss Finance Minister Ueli Maurer: Singapore’s Fintech Scene on a “High Level”
Singapore’s fintech scene is on a “high level” and there are learning points for Switzerland, according to Swiss Finance Minister Ueli Maurer. “We are a little bit not in the same speed like you… but I think we can go
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Where are the Best Fintech Startup Opportunities next to Switzerland and Singapore?
Financial technology has been one of the main priorities for development in Singapore, with the sector receiving a lot of governmental support. This has encouraged both domestic growth and attracted some of the biggest technology companies in the world to
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FUSION launches 3 New Global Accelerators & presents the 2nd Batch of Fintech Startups
FUSION, operating Switzerland’s First Fintech Startup Accelerator Fintech FUSION, hosted their Annual Demoday at the Fer Geneva. With over 300 people in attendance the startups from the Class of 2016 presented their achievements midway into the programme. FUSION also announced
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Social-Private-Banking: How to Make Customers (with Fintech) more Happy?
We all want to be satisfied. We want to be happy. Each generation and culture, however, interprets “happiness” differently. Being satisfied is something personal and personalised. Whoever manages to create happiness and/or satisfaction for others, fosters their trust. By: Eric
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