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The proliferation of technology in modern business has created new avenues for financial statement fraud, but it has also provided sophisticated tools to detect and prevent such fraud. Artificial intelligence (AI) approaches, in particular, have the potential to be more efficient and accurate in identifying fraud, especially new schemes that traditional methods might miss, according to a recent article by Karina Kasztelnik, PhD, and Eva K. Jermakowicz, PhD, CPA, from the Tennessee State University in Nashville.
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Yuh lanciert 6 ETF-Sparpläne ohne Trading-Gebühren und bietet somit nun ein ähnliches Angebot an wie Neon. Die Auswahl an ETFs für die kostenlosen Sparvarianten ist bei beiden Banken jedoch nach wie vor sehr beschränkt, trotzdem grenzen sich die beiden Neobanken damit
In Switzerland, several methods and programs are available for fintech startups seeking financial support that does not require repayment or equity exchange. One method is competitions and awards. Another approach is obtaining grants.
Nuvei announces today a partnership with Mastercard to launch a new off-ramping solution that enables consumers in Europe to seamlessly convert their Digital Assets, including cryptocurrencies, into traditional fiat currency via debit, credit and prepaid cards.
the Clanq app officially launches in Switzerland. With Cornèr Bank as a strong partner, Clanq offers family accounts and payment cards. Additionally, Clanq supports families with expertise in financial planning and sustainable saving.
The European Commission has made commitments offered by Apple legally binding under EU antitrust rules. The commitments address the Commission's competition concerns relating to Apple's refusal to grant rivals access to a standard technology used for contactless payments with iPhones in stores (‘Near-Field-Communication (NFC)' or ‘tap and go').
Finastra announced the completion of a Swiss Interbank Clearing (SIC) instant payments readiness project. Using Finastra’s cloud-based Service Bureau offering, Swiss banks can seamlessly transition to facilitating instant interbank payments.
Trustap provides marketplaces an embedded end-to-end transaction capability by managing payments, logistics and customer support on their behalf. One of the key features is escrow-style payment, which helps buyers and sellers transact in full trust on the platforms.
Switzerland has been named the second most attractive location in Europe for fintech stakeholders, surpassing the Netherlands, Estonia, and the UK. The country is recognized for its conducive business environment and the attractiveness of the local market for fintech players, according to the 2024 European Fintech Index.
Trever, an institutional operating system provider for digital assets, continues fuelling its growth in the European market with a €2.4 million seed investment. The software provides a compatible infrastructure and enables trading, transfer, and bookkeeping of digital assets.
Recent advancements in technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI), coupled with the large number of people worldwide who remain unbanked or underbanked, present significant opportunities for the global fintech sector. By 2030, the sector is expected to reach a market size of US$1.5 trillion in revenue, a value that’s equivalent to five times the market’s current size, a new report by the Boston Consulting Group and QED Investors says.
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox «Navigier mich zum Zürichsee» – für die KI kein Problem. «Schreib mir einen persönlichen Brief» – auch das beherrscht der Algorithmus. Doch wie ist es mit Investitionen. «Finde ein Renditeobjekt, das genau zu meinem Bedarf passt» – kann auch das eine
The European Central Bank (ECB) today published its first progress report on the digital euro preparation phase, which was launched on 1 November 2023 with the aim of laying the foundations for the potential issuance of a digital euro.
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Das Crowdlending Unternehmen Lend und Helveteq, der Schweizer Emittent für Investmentprodukte, lancieren gemeinsam das erste Direct Lending Zertifikat für Schweizer Immobilienfinanzierungen. Damit wird es für private und institutionelle Investoren möglich, direkt in einen diversifizierten Pool von Schweizer Nachranghypotheken zu investieren Das
Advertising in digital publications has become integral to modern marketing strategies, connecting brands with consumers in an increasingly digital world. A new post published on StudioID highlights the strategic importance of digital publications in modern marketing strategies, emphasizing their ability to drive demand, generate high-quality leads, and enhance brand recognition and reputation affordably within business-to-business (B2B) content distribution strategies.
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Die Zahlungsmoral von Unternehmen bleibt in vielen Ländern trotz der herausfordernden geopolitischen Lage stabil – und verbessert sich im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum sogar teilweise. Schweizer Unternehmen belegen mit 68,8 Prozent pünktlicher Zahlungen eine führende Position im nordeuropäischen Raum. Deutsche Unternehmen folgen
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Die neu gegründetet Stiftung «HSG START Accelerator» unterstützt mit einem speziellen Förderprogramm nationale und internationale Startups bei der Professionalisierung ihrer Unternehmen. Gründungspartner sind die HSG, START Global und Switzerland Innovation Park Ost (SIP Ost). Am 26. Juni 2024 haben die drei
Cross-border payment flows are projected to increase by 53% between 2023 and 2030, rising from US$190 trillion to US$290 trillion. This growth will be driven by the rise of innovative payment technologies and trends including real-time payment (RTP), blockchain, and embedded finance, which are poised to make transactions faster, easier and more transparent, a new report by Convera, an American business-to-business (B2B) cross-border payments company, says.
CLIMADA Technologies approach to climate risk management earned them the top spot in the >>venture>> Finance & Insurance category for 2024.
The latest advances made by the industry are considered sufficient at this time, so that there is no need for further regulatory measures to be proposed. The FDF will continue to closely monitor developments in the financial sector as a whole based on the targets set by the Federal Council in December 2022.
Traditional banks have launched separate digital banking arms - referred to as spin-offs - to compete with digital challengers and fintech companies offering smoother digital experiences and innovative products. However, spinning off a digital bank also presents challenges and many incumbents fail in their endeavor due to legacy technology, outdated business models, traditional mindsets, and core cultural incompatibility, a blog post by Gazi Yar Mohammed, a C-level bank executive and fintech entrepreneur, says.
Private capital activity has increased remarkably in Germany (D), Austria (A) and Switzerland (CH), collectively referred to as DACH. In December 2022, DACH-based fund managers held a total of EUR 238 billion in assets under management (AUM), up by more than 140% since 2018, a new report by Preqin, a London-based investment data company, shows.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released its annual outlook and economic forecasts for Asia-Pacific (APAC), predicting strong economic growth in Southeast Asia driven by robust domestic demand, a continued recovery in tourism, and an expansion of the semiconductor industry. The subregion is expected to grow by 4.6% in 2024 and 4.7% in 2025, up from 4.1% in 2023.
Swiss Sustainable Fintech Map shows that Switzerland is currently home to 49 companies that fall under the sustainable fintech category, providing the segment a share of 12% of the overall fintech ecosystem.
The Money20/20 Europe conference, one of the largest annual payments and fintech events in the region, returned to Amsterdam from June 04 to 06, 2024, bringing together global innovators, venture capitalists (VCs), banks, regulators and media platforms to discuss the fintech industry’s biggest opportunities and most pressing issues. With over 350 speakers, the event explored significant technological advancements and trends, including artificial intelligence (AI), open banking, growing collaboration between industry stakeholders, and business-to-business (B2B) fintech innovation.
As the summer holiday season approaches, businesses are urged to remain vigilant against a surge in cybercriminal activity. During this time, many companies operate with reduced staff, making them prime targets for hackers.
Cypriot fintech company MD Finance has released its selection of the world’s most promising publicly-listed fintech companies. These companies, selected out of a pool of 200 ventures, are standing out in terms of growth potential and investor appeal, and represent the “most attractive fintech companies for investors in 2024,” according to MD Finance.
Das Schweizer Fintech-Unternehmen Kaspar& hat eine Seed-Finanzierungsrunde über CHF 2.5 Millionen abgeschlossen und geht eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Avaloq ein. Im Rahmen der neuen Partnerschaft hat Avaloq eine Minderheitsbeteiligung an Kaspar&