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Swiss Banks Unlikely to Migrate to Blockchain, DLT Systems, Says SNB Advisor
While some banks have started experimenting with blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), widespread migration to these systems are unlikely to occur due to a number of roadblocks, including regulatory and compliance challenges, the high costs of the endeavor, as
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Top 25 Upcoming Fintech Events for Swiss Fintech Entrepreneurs in 2023
It has been a challenging couple of years for the global fintech industry, which has suffered from the stubborn COVID-19 virus, geopolitical turmoil and the stock market slump. The landscape is now changing at a rapid pace, introducing both new
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8 Fast-Growing Supply Chain Fintech Companies from Europe
Cutting edge technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), analytics and distributed ledger technology (DLT) are changing the way companies and their suppliers do business. These technologies are revolutionizing the supply chain industry by introducing digital solutions that improve processes, enhance efficiencies
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The Top 13 Fintech and Proptech Startups in Switzerland in 2022
Ten fintech and three proptech startups made the 12th edition of the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards organized by Venturelab with Credit Suisse and the Swiss Venture Club. The 2022 ranking features 40 new nominees, as well as a fintech
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Project Helvetia Successfully Integrates DLT-Backed Wholesale CBDC Into Existing Core Banking Systems
In Switzerland, Phase II of Project Helvetia has been completed, successfully demonstrating that it is possible to integrate a wholesale CBDC (wCBDC) running on a distributed ledger technology (DLT) platforms into existing core banking systems. Kickstarted in 2020, Project Helvetia
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BIS Completes Wholesale Digital Currency Project With France and Swiss Regulators
Banque de France (BdF), Swiss National Bank (SNB) and Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) Innovation Hub have successfully completed Project Jura, an experiment in cross-border wholesale central bank digital currencies (wCBDCs). The project was completed by a consortium led by
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7 Must-Know Fintech Startups from Geneva
Geneva, a leading international financial center, is seeing the emergence of a burgeoning fintech sector. Today, the region is home to some 39 fintech companies that cover various segments ranging from blockchain and crowdfunding, to regtech and wealthtech. To keep
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17 Fintech and Proptech Startups That Bagged the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award
The 11th edition of the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award which looks to celebrate Switzerland’s best startups has announced its list of winners this year. The award was organised by Venturelab and facilitated by its presenting partners Credit Suisse and
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SFTI Co-Director Cornelia Stengel Discusses Top Fintech Trends
Payment innovations, embedded finance and digital assets are amongst the fast-rising trends to watch out for in the Swiss fintech space. These trends are emerging on the back of deeper ecosystem collaborations and a shift towards “individualization” and hyper-personalization of
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Swiss and French Central Banks to Pilot Wholesale CBDC Project
The Swiss National Bank, the Banque de France and the BIS Innovation Hub announced that, together with a private sector consortium led by Accenture, they will conduct an experiment using wholesale central bank digital currencies (wholesale CBDC) for crossborder settlement.
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