News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
Almost a decade after the introduction of Bitcoin, there is a lot of hype about the blockchain technology on which cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are based. Some claim the technology will revolutionise commerce; others are more critical in their pr...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
Proptech has been something of a buzzword in startup circles of recent years, where companies use tech to improve the traditionally opaque and confusing real estate industry. With a clear need for industry disruption, proptech has grown significantly...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
The UK, a renowned fintech hub with a thriving ecosystem and an international talent pool spanning the whole country, continues to maintain its leading position on the global fintech scene. Today, the UK is home to more than 1,600 fintech firms which...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
Google Pay, Google’s digital wallet platform and online payment system, has launched in Switzerland. Google Pay’s support documents reveal a rollout for customers of Cornèrcard, Bonuscard, Swiss Bankers, Revolut, and boon, Wirecard’s mobile payment s...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
The blockchain industry is maturing and beginning a new chapter as executives move from experimentation and research to active adoption and implementation, according to a new study by Deloitte. Deloitte’s 2019 Global Blockchain Survey, released earli...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
Interest in crowdlending continues to increase in Switzerland with professional investors growing in importance in the sector, according to a new study by the Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ of the Lucerne School of Business, PricewaterhouseC...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
At the DWS Digital Convention last year, Australian banking futurist, best-selling author and co-founder of mobile banking startup Moven, Brett King spoke about how technology is killing traditional banking and requiring the industry to entirely rede...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
Luc Schuurmans, Head Private Banking, Executive Management at Bank Linth LLB AG, put together an updated overview map of Fintech Companies “Born in Switzerland”. Since his last update, he collected 22 Fintech Startup more – nummo, TokenSuisse,...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
Wealthtech is a lesser known little brother to fintech that has slowly been gaining a strong footing in Switzerland. The term refers to companies that use tech like robo-advisors and automation to digitise the wealth and asset management sector. Toda...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
The government of Liechtenstein has adopted what has been called the “Blockchain Act”, or more specifically the Report and Motion on the creation of a Law on Tokens and Trustworthy Technology Service Providers (Token and TT Service Provid...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
Orange Digital Ventures announces its latest investment with Raisin, an innovative Berlin-based fintech making strides in the European savings marketplace. Orange has joined the €100m Series D fundraising round of Raisin alongside existing investors...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
Die vielfältige Kooperation zwischen Banken und Fintech-Unternehmen sowie das wettbewerbsintensive Umfeld sind wichtige Erfolgsfaktoren für den Schweizer Finanzplatz. Mit einem gemeinsamen Memorandum of Understanding stärken die Schweizerische Bankie...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
German car manufacturer BMW is exploring the use of blockchain in numerous applications, including mobility services, supply chain and customer services. This news follows a streak of automotive manufacturers like Porsche and Mercedes Benz announcing...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
In recent years, governments in the European Union (EU) have launched numerous initiatives to facilitate financial innovation, including establishing so-called “innovation facilitators.” These typically take the form of innovation hubs and regulatory...
News / Switzerland - 5 years ago
Sparen für die ganze Familie, einfach und transparent in einer App – mit Oskar ist das ab sofort möglich in unserem Nachbarland. Der einfache ETF-Sparplan von Oskar bietet eine automatisierte und professionelle Geldanlage, mit der Eltern, Verwandte u...