Wealthtech
EIB and Goldman Sachs Issue First Euro-Denominated Digital Bond on a Private Blockchain
The European Investment Bank (EIB) — in collaboration with Goldman Sachs Bank Europe, Santander and Société Générale — launched Project Venus, their second euro-denominated digitally native bond issue and first using private blockchain technology. The €100 million, two-year bond was
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Market Participants See Potential in DLT and Tokenization to Shorten Settlement Cycle
The clearing and settlement landscape is on the brick of a major transformation, driven by the accelerated pace of technology development and adoption. In the coming years, market participants expect the settlement timeframe to substantially shorten as technology continue to
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PostFinance Anlage-Report: In der Schweiz legt nur die Hälfte der Erwachsenen ihr Geld an
In Zusammenarbeit mit der Hochschule Luzern – Wirtschaft (HSLU) hat PostFinance eine umfassende Erhebung zum Anlageverhalten in der Schweiz durchgeführt. Die Resultate zeigen, dass ein geringes Interesse für die Finanzmärkte, ein vermeintlich fehlendes Vermögen, wenig Finanzwissen und Angst vor Verlusten
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Sygnum Granted In-Principle Approval to Operate in the Abu Dhabi Global Market
Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum has received in-principle approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) to expand to the city. The approval allows the company to access Abu Dhabi’s established wealth management market and
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Alpadis Group Secures DIFC License, Opens Second Office in Dubai
Swiss corporate services provider Alpadis Group has obtained a license to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and has opened its second office in Dubai. The group’s new office, based in the DIFC Gate Village, aims to serve
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Splint Invest sichert sich 500’000 Franken in der «Die Höhle der Löwen»
Das Zuger Wealhtech-Startup Splint Invest konnte sich bei der Schweizer Ausgabe von «Die Höhle der Löwen» ein Investment von 500’000 Franken sichern. Mit der gleichnamigen App ermöglicht das Team rund um die Solothurner Gründer Mario von Bergen, Robin Muster und
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UBS Launches the World’s First Dual-Blockchain Listed Digital Bond
UBS has launched the world’s first digital bond — a CHF 375 million three-year bond with 2.33% coupon — that is publicly traded and settled on both blockchain-based and traditional exchanges. The digital bond will be dual listed at SDX
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Swiss Roboadvisor True Wealth Finally Offers also a Pillar 3a Solution
Saving in Pillar 3a becomes an integrated part of wealth management within True Wealth. Since being founded in late 2014, True Wealth has grown to become an established wealth manager in Switzerland in just eight years. The fintech company currently
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radicant Launches Investment Products That Support Sustainable Development
Digital bank radicant has launched SDG Impact Solutions, a series of 11 financial products comprising three funds and eight actively managed certificates. These products enable clients to invest in broadly diversified funds representing the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Swissquote Clients Can Now Invest in Dubai Financial Market’s Securities
Online trading platform Swissquote is now connected to the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), allowing clients to invest in and trade DFM-listed securities. The platform is connected to the DFM through GTN Middle East and BHM Capital Financial Services’ direct market
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