Tag "Switzerland"
Top 14 Upcoming Fintech Events in Switzerland 2020
2019 saw a lot of developments in the Swiss fintech ecosystem including the introduction of new laws, more collaborations within the private sector, as well as increased adoption of digital solutions by the traditional banking and financial services industry. As
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Open Banking in Switzerland: a short Overview
Open banking has grown to become a global phenomenon and while pioneers like the UK and the European Union (EU) have turned to regulatory action to support the industry’s transition into this new era of banking, legislators in Switzerland has
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Switzerland Remains the Wealthiest Country in the World: Research
This year again, Switzerland heads the global ranking in terms of wealth with an average of US$564,650 per adult, a 144% increase since 2000. Switzerland is followed by Hong Kong (US$489,260) and the US (US$432,370) as the world’s wealthiest countries
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Swiss University Rolls Out Blockchain Pilot Project to Fight Fake Diplomas
The University of St. Gallen has unveiled a new pilot project for a blockchain-based system that certifies diplomas and verifies their authenticity. The university’s CIO Harald Rotter told CNN Money Switzerland he hopes to issue about 200 tamperproof certificates by
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Swiss Central Banker: Stablecoins Hold Promise for Widespread Deployment
Though cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency-based tokens “are more like speculative investment instruments” and are unlikely to reach mainstream adoption, stablecoins, which are pegged to stable, official currencies, “hold greater promise for widespread deployment as a payment instrument and store of value,”
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N26 Launches In Switzerland But Without CHF Support
N26 is officially live in Switzerland. The Germany-native digital bank launched its services in Switzerland on September 3, 2019, offering Swiss customers a choice of two memberships: a free standard bank account and a free business bank account. Over 20,000
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Fintech Finance Solutions for Swiss SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often cited as the major driver of economies and a force in job creation. In Switzerland, SMEs make up 99% of all companies, employing two-thirds of all economically active persons, or approximately 3 million
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Top 30 Upcoming Fintech Events in DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)
Looking to keeping up with the burgeoning fintech ecosystem of Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH)? The following 30 events will give you plenty of opportunities to catch up with some of the industry’s hottest startups and brightest minds. Blockchain
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Swiss Proptech Sees Rapid Growth- Credit Suisse Report
Proptech, a term referred to startups offering technologically innovative products or new business models for the real estate industry, has witnessed tremendous growth in the last years, with now more than 200 companies in Switzerland, according to a new report
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Swiss Investors Still Too Risk Averse Toward Fintech Startup Investment
Swiss VCs and institutional investors are largely still shy about investing huge sums into fintechs, a fact that is hardly a secret to those who are familiar with the scene. This fact is made clearer when you contrast the recent
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