Fintech Switzerland

Top 10 countries in the 2024 European Fintech Index

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The Embedded Finance Market Will Be Worth More Than US$320 Billion in Revenues by 2030

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France’s fintech sector is the third-largest in Europe, boasting a robust and rapidly expanding ecosystem.

-with Qonto Ledger Spendesk Shift Technology Swile PayFit France

Top 10 Fintech Startups in France in 2024 - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH France’s fintech sector is the third-largest in Europe, boasting a robust and rapidly expanding ecosystem. Within this dynamic and fast-growing sector, several ventures have emerged as category leaders, recording substantial growth and garnering investor attention. Today, we look at 10 of France's...

German data platform Statista forecasts that the global market for digital newspapers and magazines will grow to US$40.23 billion in revenue by 2024, with a projected annual growth rate of 2.06% through 2029, reaching US$44.54 billion.

Advertising in Digital Publications Becomes Integral to Modern B2B Marketing Strategies - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH 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 ab...

The 2024 ranking features in total 100 Startups, Yokoy is once again the highest ranking fintech.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ch/fintech/the-top-11-fintech-startups-in-switzerland-in-2024/72299/

-with Yokoy Numarics Aktionariat LeaseTeq Aisot Technologies Tresio

Are you ready to connect with the best in Fintech? Join the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024 to network with industry leaders and explore the latest trends.

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The ETF digital wealth management managed CHF 1.5 billion in client assets in its direct business as of 31.8.2024. This corresponds to growth of 47 percent within twelve months.

True Wealth Reaches CHF 1.5 Billion AUM Milestone - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH True Wealth continues to record strong and consistent growth and reaches another milestone: the pioneer of digital wealth management managed CHF 1.5 billion in client assets in its direct business as of 31.8.2024. This corresponds to growth of 47 percent within twelve months.

Tornado Cash is a cryptocurrency mixer operating on the Ethereum blockchain that facilitates anonymous transactions by obscuring the origins, destinations, and counterparties of funds, without attempting to identify their source.

SNB Study: Tornado Cash Case Highlights the Challenge of Regulating Decentralized Services - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH Tornado Cash, a decentralized smart contract protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain, was sanctioned in 2022 by the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for its role in laundering over US$7 billion worth of illicit funds since 2019. The sanctions initially led to a drop in Tornado...

Together with the division, he will further develop Netcetera’s services in Financial Technology, Real Estate, and Pensions to successfully accompany customers on their journey into the digital future.

Netcetera Appoints New Managing Director of the Financial Technology Division - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH As of September 2024, Edouard Papaux will take over the role of Managing Director Financial Technology at the leading software company Netcetera. Together with the division, he will further develop Netcetera's services in Financial Technology, Real Estate, and Pensions to successfully accompany cust...

This initiative aims to evaluate and accelerate a potential collaboration with Commerzbank through an organized and efficient process in Frankfurt.

-with Tenity Commerzbank Ikosia

Commerbank Innovation Accelerator Program for Sustainable Finance Selects First 10 Startups - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH Tenity is proud to announce the selected startups for the Joint Innovation Accelerator Program for Sustainable Finance by Commerzbank in collaboration with Tenity and neosfer.

Michael Eidel already played a role in shaping YAPEAL’s strategic realignment over the past year.

Yapeal Appoints New CEO and Secures Fresh Capital - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH Yapeal has appointed Michael Eidel as the new Chief Executive Officer. Michael Eidel brings extensive international experience from leadership positions in financial institutions and technology companies.

The program will conclude with a Demo Day event on 05.12.2024 where the startups will showcase their progress and pitch to an audience of investors, corporate partners, and industry leaders.

-with Tenity TradrLab

6 Swiss Fintech Startups Joining Tenity's Accelerator Batch in Zurich - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH The Tenity Zurich Fintech Accelerator Program kicked off this week in Zurich, with 13 startups selected from over 130 applications through a highly competitive selection process.

These Swiss grants and competitions help fintech startups secure funding without giving up equity.

-with Venture Kick ETH Zürich FONGIT EPFL Innosuisse Boldbrain Startup Challenge

Top Grants and Competitions for Fintech Startups in Switzerland - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH 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.

Global Fast Track 2024 by Invest Hong Kong expands to include verticals such as ESG/Green Fintech, Blockchain, and Insurance/HealthTech. Finalists will pitch at Hong Kong FinTech Week.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ch/events/fintechs-worldwide-can-now-apply-for-investhks-expanded-global-fast-track-2024/71901/

Fintechs Worldwide Can Now Apply for InvestHK's Expanded Global Fast Track 2024 - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH InvestHK has opened applications for the 7th edition of its Global Fast Track 2024, accepting submissions until 20 September.

More than 1,000 startups have scaled in Asia, under the support of the Global Fast Track programme.

Yours could be the next! Learn how to apply and check your eligibility here: https://bit.ly/3V9hNGE

SIX and Diebold Nixdorf are covering the entire cash supply value chain to ensure continuous optimization of ATM operations in Switzerland.

SIX and Diebold Nixdorf Collaborate in Cash Supply - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH SIX and Diebold Nixdorf have decided to combine their expertise in cash supply and ATM operations

Continuous service availability and robust infrastructure are central to Huawei’s vision for resilient financial systems in the digital age.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ch/digital-transformation/strengthening-financial-resilience-huaweis-role-in-the-future-of-finance/71914/

Strengthening Financial Resilience: Huawei’s Role in the Future of Finance - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH Huawei's '4 Zeros' strategy aims to reshape financial resilience, integrating advanced AI and cloud technologies for a robust banking future.

The Global Fast Track'24 calls for applicants in fintech, insurtech, AI, blockchain and ESG. If your startup fits any of these categories, this is your chance to shine on a global stage - more than 100 corporate investors in Asia await your next big idea - apply for the programme now: https://bit.ly/3V9hNGE

Europe was the only major global region to see fintech funding increase in Q1 2024, underscoring its enduring attractiveness to investors.

-with Monzo Bank Finom DataSnipper

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 secure...

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The number of deepfakes has soared over the past years, rising by ten times globally between 2022 and 2023 alone.

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 impersona...

Here is an overview of recent advancements, focusing on fintech innovations, regulatory changes, and evolving market dynamics, including the growth of sustainable fintech and current funding challenges.

Switzerland’s Summer Fintech Roundup: Key Developments and News Stories - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH This summer, Switzerland has witnessed significant strides in its fintech sector, including the launch of instant payments, progress in the exploration of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and regulatory updates.In this article, we provide an overview of these recent advancements, focusing on...

New features in InvestHK’s Global Fast Track 2024 include enhanced networking opportunities with international investors and local champions. Applications are open until 20 September.

Fintechs Worldwide Can Now Apply for InvestHK's Expanded Global Fast Track 2024 - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH InvestHK has opened applications for the 7th edition of its Global Fast Track 2024, accepting submissions until 20 September.

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By end-2026 at the latest, all financial institutions active in retail payment transactions will be reachable.

Instant Payments Officially Launched in Switzerland - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH The first institutions have already launched retail offerings enabling customers to send instant payments. In the coming months, further banks will announce similar services.

Neue Schweizer Crypto Assets-Ökosystem Studie der Hochschule Luzern

Neue Schweizer Crypto Assets-Ökosystem Studie der Hochschule Luzern - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH In der Schweiz und Liechtenstein hat sich in den letzten Jahren ein diverses Ökosystem rund um Investitionen in Crypto Assets entwickelt. Auch in den letzten zwölf Monaten ist dieses stetig gewachsen und hat an Vielfalt hinzugewonnen. Die Regionen Zug und Zürich beherbergen die grösste Anzahl vo...

Huawei’s ‘4 Zeros’ approach—Zero Downtime, Zero Wait, Zero Touch, and Zero Trust—aims to revolutionize the future of financial services.

Strengthening Financial Resilience: Huawei’s Role in the Future of Finance - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH Huawei's '4 Zeros' strategy aims to reshape financial resilience, integrating advanced AI and cloud technologies for a robust banking future.

Relio bietet neu digitales Kapitaleinzahlungskonto bei Firmengründungen

Relio bietet neu digitales Kapitaleinzahlungskonto bei Firmengründungen - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH Relio bietet neu digitale Kapitaleinzahlungskonten an, die Geschäftskunden online eröffnen können. In einer Pilotphase profitierten rund 50 Startups von der einfachen und schnellen Kontolösung für die Unternehmensgründung

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