Tag "Europe"
Romania Ripe for Fintech Revolution
Although still in early stage compared to nearby countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, and Austria, the Romanian fintech industry is poised to take off as consumer demand for fintech solutions and digital banking increases, according to experts and
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EU Parliament: Cryptocurrencies Unlikely to Impact Central Bank Monetary Policy
Virtual currencies including cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are unlikely to have an impact on monetary policy, according to a new report by the European Parliament. The research paper, provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Economic and
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New Report Spotlights Nordic and Baltic Region Thriving Fintech Industry
The Nordic and Baltic region is increasingly becoming a hotspot for fintech innovation. Fintech success is not in short supply in the region, which has so far given birth to half of Europe’s six fintech unicorns, according to a new
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Robo-Advisory Market In Germany
Robo-advisors are set to become more and more important in Germany, and by 2022, it is estimated that these will manage as much as US$14 billion in assets under management (AUM) at a annual growth rate of 42.2%, according to
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The Rise of Wealthtech: Infographic
Evolving consumer expectations, the rapid adoption of technology and new competitors entering the markets are placing new demands on today’s wealth management firms. These trends are re-shaping the look and feel of the industry, and the change is happening across
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Top 10 Fintech Incubators And Accelerators In Europe 2018 Update
Fintech has exploded over the past couple years. Several successful fintech startups have emerged and fed the trend, fueling at the same time the rise of fintech accelerators and incubators. Below are a few of the top fintech accelerators and
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Europe’s Peer-to-Peer Lending Market
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has become a popular alternative to traditional bank loans for both businesses and individuals. The global P2P lending market was valued at US$26 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach US$460 billion by 2022, growing at
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Fintech and Banking Solutions for Freelancers and Digital Nomads
Fintech startups are coming up with ingenious solutions to serve freelancers and small businesses around the world that work internationally and demanding sophisticated, yet affordable digital banking solutions. For frequent travelers or digital nomads who spend most of their time
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Top 9 Wealthtech Companies in Europe
Over the past ten years, numerous startups with digital business models have emerged within the wealth management industry. These businesses leverage digital platforms and technology to help investors connect with their peers and the right advisors, in addition to provide
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Europe’s Top 11 Peer-to-Peer Lending Platforms
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is a direct alternative to a bank loan with the difference that, instead of borrowing from a single source, companies and private individuals can borrow directly from tens, sometimes hundreds, of individuals who are ready to lend.
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