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Leading Fintech Marketers of 2024 Based in Europe
In the dynamic world of fintech, marketing is a critical business function that helps drive innovation, foster business growth and nurture enduring relationships with various stakeholders including consumers, partners, investors, policymakers, and the media. The Fintech Marketing Hub, a London
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12 Fintech Events to Attend in Europe in Q2 2024
Over the past decade, the fintech landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a niche trend to a dominant force in the global financial sector. According to data from Statista, the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region boasted
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European Fintech M&A Poised for Rebound as Traditional Banks Eye Struggling Fintech Startups
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the European banking sector is expected to rebound this year as lower valuations are anticipated to entice traditional lenders to snap up struggling fintech startups to enhance their tech capabilities and expand their portfolio
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European Banks Invest in Fintech Startups, Embrace New Tech Amid Rising Threat from Digital Challengers
In Europe, incumbent banks are responding to rising competition from platform players, neobanks and payment providers by launching their own digital-only subsidiaries, investing in technology and providing banking-as-a-service (BaaS) offerings. These strategies are arising as banks are perceiving considerable threat
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Top 20 Fintech Events to Attend in Europe in H1 2024
The European fintech industry witnessed a considerable pullback in 2023, with fintech investment declining by a significant 70% year-on-year in the first half of 2023 to reach a mere EUR 4.6 billion, according to a report by Finch Capital. This
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EU Moves Closer to Instant Payment Ubiquity
Europe is undergoing a profound transformation in its instant payment landscape as the bloc strives to become a leader in payment innovation. Recognizing the need for enhanced adoption of real-time payments, regulatory bodies are driving the push for better instant
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Fintech M&A Activities Remains High in Europe
In Europe, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the fintech sector remains vigorous as traditional financial institutions and established fintech companies are capitalizing on the venture funding slowdown and the global markets turmoil to snap up young startups to fuel
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Top 28 Upcoming Fintech Events Taking Place in Europe in Q4 2023
Europe has rapidly evolved into a powerhouse of fintech innovation and growth, driven by regulatory support, consumer demand, and technological advancements. In recent years, key European cities including London, Berlin and Stockholm have emerged as global fintech hubs, drawing billions
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Fintech Funding in Europe Stumbles 70% YoY
European fintech companies secured only EUR 4.6 billion in funding in H1 2023, down by a staggering 70% from the EUR 15.8 billion raised during the same period last year, a new report by European growth investor Finch Capital shows.
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European Merchants Tap Latin America E-Commerce Opportunity
Latin America (LatAm), one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets globally, has become a preferred destination for European companies looking to expand globally, an appeal that’s owed to the region’s booming smartphone penetration, rapidly digitizing population and improving payment infrastructure, a
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