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Retail Fintech Funding Rises, Fueled by Investor Optimism, Digital Banking Growth - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Investor sentiment toward retail fintech companies improved in 2024, with total funding and deal sizes increasing, new data released by PitchBook show. This growth reflects investor optimism fueled by rapid expansion in the digital banking sector, expectations of a re-opening initial public offering (IPO) window, and recovering mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity.
IT, Cybersecurity and Finance Lead GenAI Implementation in Financial Services - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is making significant inroads in the financial services industry, with adoption rates and implementation levels being the most advanced in information technology (IT), cybersecurity and finance functions, according to a global Deloitte study conducted in Q3 2024.
ETF Mietzinsdepots kommen langsam ins Rollen - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Evorest, die innovative Plattform für digitale Mietzinsdepots, hat im ersten Betriebsjahr einen erfolgreichen Start hingelegt und bereits über 100 Immobilienverwaltungen und mehrere Tausend Mieterinnen und Mieter als Kunden gewonnen.
Nexi lanciert WeChat Pay in der Schweiz - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Nexi bringt die populäre chinesische Zahlmethode WeChat Pay pünktlich zum chinesischen Neujahrsfest in die Schweiz. Chinesische Gäste können ab sofort an Schweizer Verkaufspunkten mit WeChat Pay am Nexi Terminal bezahlen.
5 Young Fintech Startups from Austria to Watch in 2025 - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Austria’s startup scene is thriving, with over 3,400 new companies launched since 2012. Among the standout sectors is fintech. Today, we look at some of Austria's most promising fintech startups. These companies witnessed significant growth last year, and are now primed to make an even greater impact in 2025.
A Century-Old Plan Revived: Will CBDCs Turn the Chicago Plan into Reality and a Tool of Oppression? - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
The Chicago Plan, originally proposed during the Great Depression, envisioned a radical restructuring of the financial system to eliminate instability caused by speculative credit cycles. While its principles once seemed impractical, the advent of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) now offers the technological means to implement it. Yet, the promise of stability comes with a hidden price: the disappearance of commercial banking as we know it and a shift toward unprecedented centralization of financial power.
New Frameworks Emerging to Evaluate Fintech’s Financial and Social Impact - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Fintech companies have emerged as transformative forces in the global financial services landscape. To measure their impact, several measurement frameworks have emerged in recent years.
CB Insights Report 2024: Fintech Funding Surges in Europe and Latin America - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
In 2024, Europe and Latin America (LatAm) emerged as outliers in the global fintech landscape, achieving notable increases in funding despite an overall decline worldwide. This growth was driven by an increase in late-stage investments, underscoring the maturing fintech ecosystems in these regions and demonstrating investor confidence, according to CB Insights’ State of Fintech 2024 report.
Global Fintech Funding Declines While M&A Activity Surges - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
In 2024, the global fintech sector saw a decline in funding. However, the year also witnessed a dramatic uptick in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, highlighting a growing focus on consolidation and efficiency.
Usage of AI Accelerates But Comprehensive Integration Remains a Challenge - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption has increased significantly across organizations and industries over the past years. However, the breadth of adoption remains limited with many organizations still in the experimental phase, with implementation confined to specific functions.
The Largest AML/CFT Fines of 2024 - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
2024 was a notable year for financial crime, marked by heightened scrutiny on compliance and major enforcement actions for anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) regulation shortcomings. In this article, we examine some of the largest AML/CFT fines imposed throughout the year, spotlighting the companies involved, the regulatory issues they faced, and the broader implications these penalties had on their respective industries. This list draws on research conducted by Pietro Odorisio, an AML/CFT expert based in Switzerland, complemented by further desk research.
Best Performing Cross-Border Payment Stocks of 2024 - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
A recent analysis by FXC Intelligence, a financial data company specializing in payments and e-commerce, looked at the performance of key publicly-traded cross-border payment companies in 2024, highlighting both the best and worst performing stocks of the year.
Top Fintech Trends in 2025 - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
In 2025, the fintech landscape is expected to undergo significant evolution, marked by technological innovation and shifting priorities. In the inaugural episode of Everything is Fintech, members of the Money20/20 global content team shared insights into the trends shaping the industry this year.
Top Wealthtech Trends in 2025 - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Wealth management is undergoing a profound transformation, shaped by emerging trends that are redefining the sector’s future. Capgemini’s new trends book highlights three core trends set to influence wealth management in 2025.