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ComplyAdvantage Acquires Financial Crime Intelligence Provider Golden - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
ComplyAdvantage, a leader in financial crime intelligence, today announced its acquisition of Golden (Golden Recursion Inc). Golden is a San Francisco-based innovator automating the construction of one of the world’s largest knowledge graphs, which shows interconnected data points and their relationships for the purpose of analyzing complex information.
PayPal Ventures to Ramp Up Investments in AI, Cybersecurity, Crypto - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
PayPal Ventures, the investment arm of the online payment firm, plans to increase its investment activity to keep up with technological advancements, seeking investment opportunities in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, employee benefits and stablecoins, James Loftus, managing partner at PayPal Ventures, told Global Venturing in an interview.
New WEF Report Explores the Potential of wCBDC to Advance Financial Markets - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
In a new report released on April 16, the World Economic Forum explores the potential of wholesale central bank digital currencies (wCBDCs) to address challenges in financial markets, improve settlement efficiency and tap into new market opportunities.
Top 7 Most Active Gulf Investors in Europe - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Europe has emerged as an attractive destination for Gulf investors to diversify their investments. Sifted has identified the most active Gulf investors in Europe based on their participation in funding rounds over the past two years.
Europe’s 15 Biggest Banking Technology Companies - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
The Financial Technology Report has released its selection of the world’s top banking technology companies of 2024, highlighting the 25 biggest and fastest-growing banking technology companies globally.
Money20/20 Europe Returns to Amsterdam with Focus on Human/Machine Partnership - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Money20/20, a leading fintech event series, will return to Amsterdam for its European edition from June 04 to 06, 2024. This event aims to serve as a premier platform for global innovators, venture capitalists (VCs), banks, regulators and media platforms to explore and discuss the fintech industry’s biggest opportunities and most pressing issues.
ETF Anlage Startup Findependent Erreicht 100Millionen CHF AUM Meilenstein - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Das Schweizer Anlage-Startup findependent erreicht kurz nach dem 3-jährigen Geburtstag gleich zwei Meilensteine. Einerseits nutzen bereits weit mehr als 10’000 Kunden die App für die Geldanlage. Andererseits hat das verwaltete
Top Fintech VC Funding Rounds in Europe for Q1 2024 - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Europe was the only major global region to see fintech funding increase in Q1 2024, underscoring its enduring attractiveness to investors.Against this backdrop, we’ll look today at the key deals that shaped Europe’s fintech industry in Q1 2024. We'll focus on the largest VC funding rounds secured by fintech and insurtech startups in the region during the quarter, shedding light on these companies’ offerings, growth strategies, and plans for the future.
Der Immobilienmarkt in der Schweiz bietet eine der grössten Chancen der letzten 20 Jahre - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Der Schweizer Immobilienmarkt bleibt auch in Zeiten nach Negativzinsen und trotz gestiegener Fremdfinanzierungskosten attraktiv. Robert Plantak und Ardian Gjeloshi, Gründer der Immobilien-Plattform Crowdhouse, sehen in der aktuellen Marktlage eine optimale
Airwallex Partners With Tech Company Bird - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, today announced its partnership with Bird (formerly MessageBird), a global communication platform, to power Bird’s international payments operations.
Betterment Acquires Marcus Digital Investing From Goldman Sachs - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Betterment, the largest independent digital investment advisor in the United States, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Goldman Sachs to acquire Marcus Invest's digital investing accounts. Marcus Invest, which offers digitally customized investment portfolios to consumers, will transfer these accounts to Betterment in the coming months
Croatia Sees Remarkable Growth in Tech Ecosystem; Fintech Remains Nascent - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
In the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, Croatia is witnessing remarkable growth in its startup ecosystem. New data released in a report by Dealroom, supported by Uniqa Ventures, Cogito Capital Partners and Vestbee, reveal that the country’s startup landscape has surged in value over the past five years. Since 2019, the combined enterprise value of Croatia’s tech startups has increased by a staggering 7.4 times, surpassing the growth rates of other rapidly developing tech hubs in the region like Poland (2.4 times) and Estonia (1.8 times).
Leading Fintech Marketers of 2024 Based in Europe - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
The Fintech Marketing Hub, a global fintech marketing community, released on April 10 its 4th edition of the Top 30 Most Influential Fintech Marketers list, recognizing the contributions of marketing professionals who have significantly impacted the European fintech sector. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the 19 fintech marketers based in Europe that made it into this year’s list.
SFTI’s “Open Pension” Vision Aims to Transform Pension Provision in Switzerland - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Industry trade group Swiss Fintech Innovations (SFTI) released on April 16 a new position paper, presenting its vision of “Open Pension”, a concept that’s intended to address longstanding concerns regarding pension provision in Switzerland by enhancing transparency and enabling data sharing.
Austria’s Most Prominent and Fastest-Growing Fintech Startups of 2024 - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
In Austria, fintech is emerging as a dynamic force within the country’s economic landscape. Within this landscape, several ventures have become category leaders. Today, we look at some of Austria’s most successful and fastest-growing fintech startups in 2024, highlighting their value propositions and recent achievements.
Andreessen Horowitz Collects $7.2 Billions - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Andreessen Horowitz raised $7.2B for the following venture strategies: American Dynamism ($600M), Apps ($1B), Games ($600M), Infrastructure ($1.25B), and Growth ($3.75B). This marks an important milestone for us.
12 Fintech Events to Attend in Europe in Q2 2024 - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
The significant growth of fintech in Europe has led to numerous fintech events being organized across the region. These events are serving as platforms for networking, knowledge exchange, and the showcase of innovative solutions. Here’s a curated list of the top fintech events taking place in Europe in Q2 2024.
Abacus neu mit Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer in Geschäftsleitung - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Alexander Vegh, langjähriger Director of Research & Development bei Abacus Research AG, ergänzt ab dem 1. April 2024 als Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) die Geschäftsleitung des Schweizer Software-Unternehmens. Dabei
Prominent Law Firm Provides Comprehensive Guide on Switzerland’s Regulatory Framework - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Swiss law firm Lenz and Staehelin released on March 21 2024 an extensive guide on the regulatory landscape for fintech activities, highlighting the main laws and requirements companies providing these types of services must comply with.
neon lanciert digitales Gemeinschaftskonto - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Der Schweizer Banken-Challenger neon setzt das Wachstum ungebremst fort und zählt gemäss eigenen Angaben nun 200’000 Konto-Nutzer:innen. Gleichzeitig lanciert neon das erste rein App-basierte Schweizer Gemeinschaftskonto. Kontinuierliches Wachstum auf Augenhöhe
Deepfake Gains Momentum as a Powerful Tool for Fraud and Deception - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has introduced new and sophisticated tools for threat actors to scam and defraud individuals. One particular concern is the emergence of deepfake technology, which allows for the creation of fake videos, images and audio to impersonate people. This technology has become increasingly popular over the past couple of years, fueled by growing accessibility.
HSLU Report: Growth Momentum Carries on in Swiss Marketplace Lending - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
In 2022, online marketplace lending continued to rise in Switzerland, driven by mortgage loans and corporate and public sector debt instruments. A study by the Lucerne School of Business and the Swiss Marketplace Lending Association (SMLA) reveals that in 2022, the total volume of debt capital issued on online platforms reached a new record of CHF 21.4 billion, up 15.7% year-over-year (YoY). Much of this growth was fueled by an increase of online mortgage loans and corporate and public debt financing volumes, which rose by 5% and 22.6% YoY, respectively.
N26 Goes Live With Stocks and ETFs Trading in Germany, 0.90EUR per Trade - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
N26 announced an increased interest rate of 4% on Instant Savings for N26 Metal customers from April 9th, 2024, as it continues to expand and improve its integrated savings and investments offer.
European Fintech M&A Poised for Rebound as Traditional Banks Eye Struggling Fintech Startups - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
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 of products, a new report by market data and intelligence platform S&P Global Market Intelligence says.
Blackrock Launches Its First Tokenized Fund on Ethereum - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
BlackRock today unveils its first tokenized fund issued on a public blockchain, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund. BUIDL will provide qualified investors with the opportunity to earn U.S. dollar yields by subscribing to the Fund through Securitize Markets, LLC.
Swiss Financial Innovation Desk Launches Fintech Hackathon - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
FIND aims to concierge and hatch financial innovation and consolidate Switzerland's leadership in the global financial arena by having the smartest minds solve real-world issues within 48 hours and link prototype solutions with corporates and investors.
Global Retail Fintech Funding Shows Resilience, Supported by Banking and Credit Deals - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Retail fintech recorded a slight growth in Q4 2023 with deal value increasing by 5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to US$2.6 billion, a modest rise that was driven by large deals in banking and credit verticals, new data released by PitchBook reveal.
Top Trends in Europe’s Digital Finance Landscape - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
In Europe, digital finance is being driven by the adoption of innovative technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), distributed ledger technology (DLT), big data and cloud computing. These technological advancements are presenting both opportunities and challenges, forcing regulatory and supervisory authorities to adapt and introduce rules to address the risks associated with their use, a paper by the the EU Supervisory Digital Finance Academy (EU-SDFA) says.
Citi Ventures Invests in Core Banking Provider Tuum - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Tuum, the leading next-generation core banking provider today announces that Citi Ventures, a venture capital arm of US-headquartered Citigroup, has become a strategic investor in the company as a follow-on from Tuum’s recently announced series B fundraising.
2024 IFZ Fintech Report: Swiss Fintech Hubs Fall Behind - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Switzerland is loosing competitiveness as a global fintech hub, overshadowed by nations including Singapore and Sweden which have been actively improving their support of fintech companies and enhancing their environments to allow for the development of the sector, findings from the latest IFZ Fintech Study by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts’ Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ) reveal.