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UBS Terminates UK Robo-Advisor Offering, Sells IP to Wealthtech Startup SigFig
UBS has decided to shut its robo-advisory offering in the UK, SmartWealth, and sell the intellectual property (IP) rights to San Francisco-based wealthtech company SigFig. As part of the transaction, a number of staff at SmartWealth will join SigFig. Behind
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Venture Leaders Fintech Interview: Meet Ben James of Tradeplus24
Tradeplus24 is on the Venture Leaders Fintech team heading to New York in September. The startup’s automated platform brings structured lending within reach of SMEs needing more funding than is usually available at their scale, thanks to reduced costs. This
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Venture Leaders Fintech Interview: Meet Dario Duran of SHIFT Cryptosecurity
With cryptocurrencies entering the mainstream, storing and spending them require new easy-to-use solutions. ETH spin-off SHIFT Cryptosecurity has developed a sturdy, discreet and of course high-security hardware wallet for cryptocurrencies. The appeal lies in the device’s specific security features (covering
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Instimatch Global Further Expands Leadership Team To Spur International Growth
Digital trading network Instimatch Global welcomes a new board member this month, following the previous appointments of a new CEO and Executive Chairman in July. Daniel Sandmeier had been appointed as CEO and Michael Schmidt as Executive Chairman in July. The
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Venture Leaders Fintech: Meet Alberto Rama of Investment Navigator
New York is a big city, but for the Fintech Venture Leaders flying there on September 16th, there’s only one address that matters. Wall Street is synonymous with investment, and Alberto Rama will be taking his Investment Navigator to key players
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Introducing Swiss Fintechpoly: a Monopoly but for Fintech Nerds
With more than 275 million sets sold in 43 languages and 111 countries, and more than one billion players, it is fair to say that Monopoly is one of the world’s favorite board games and part of international popular culture.
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Germany’s Robo-Advisory Sector Is Getting Crowded
With 23 robo-advisors, Germany is Europe’s most crowded market when it comes to automated, algorithm-based portfolio management advice services. According to reports from Techfluence, there are currently some 64 robo-advisors in Europe, with the two predominant markets being Germany and
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FinTech DACH News Rückblick der Woche 38
Fintech.Li präsentiert hier wöchentlich die wichtigsten News rund um Fintech in der Schweiz, Liechtenstein, Deutschland und Österreich. Fintech DACH Top News Deutsche Bank boss Cryan tells staff to work like a tehnology company Deutsche Bank chief executive John Cryan says
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Top Digital Fintech Heads for Switzerland on Who is Who in Handelszeitung
These following names are Fintech experts who are proudly named in the Who is Who and also be a part of Top Digital Heads for Switzerland featured in the newspaper Handelszeitung. Olga Feldmeier – Managing Partner at XAPO ltd Olga is a
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22 Swiss Banks As Solutions For Fintech Challenges
Die Schweiz hat mehr und mehr Fintech Startups und Initiativen. Schweizer Banken versuchen aufzuholen oder sich gegen grosse Player zu positionieren (bspw. ApplePay) und haben eine Vielzahl von (Gegen)-Initiativen gestartet. Teils zusammen mit den Fintech Startups oder im Alleingang. Luc
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