Category : Switzerland

The Future of Insurance Europe 2023 Returns to Amsterdam This November

Reuters Events: The Future of Insurance Europe 2023 will be returning to Amsterdam from 28-29 November, Amsterdam to discuss strategies, technologies, customer, claims, and the trajectory of the insurance industry in Europe. Spanned over 2 days, the...

Online Mortgage Switzerland: Valuu and Credex to Grow Together

PostFinance is acquiring a stake in Credit Exchange Ltd (CredEx) and taking a seat on its Board of Directors. The two parties have signed a contract to that effect. To achieve the best possible synergies, PostFinance is bringing its comparison and si...

10 Must Know Fintech Accelerators and Incubators in USA and Canada

With robust financial markets, advanced infrastructure and technological prowess, North America has emerged as a hotspot for fintech innovation. The continent boasts a myriad of programs designed to propel startups to the top, providing the most prom...

33% Coupon on Helveteq’s First Multi Barrier Reverse Convertible on Crypto

Helveteq launched in Switzerland the their first Multi Barrier Reverse Convertible with three crypto currencies as underlying. The product is admitted for broad distribution in Switzerland and offers investors to benefit from elevated volatility in t...

Sumup Secures New US$100 Million Credit Facility

Global fintech company SumUp announced today that it has entered into a US$100 million credit facility with Victory Park Capital (“VPC”), a global alternative investment firm specialising in private credit. The credit facility will enable SumUp to pr...

PayPal Rolls Out Stablecoin Backed by U.S. Dollar

Global payment giant PayPal announced the launch of a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin which will be available to consumers, merchants and developers to seamlessly connect fiat and digital currencies. PayPal USD (PYUSD) is backed by U.S. dollar dep...

Klarpay Appoints New Deputy CEO

Klarpay announced the appointment of Markus Emödi as the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Deputy CEO. With a track record of over 20 years in the financial industry, Markus brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Klarpay. Markus Emödi...

2023’s Biggest Fintech Acquisition Deals

The global fintech sector is witnessing a slowdown in deal activity, with companies adopting a cautious “wait-and-see” approach. In the first half of 2023, only 128 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) were recorded, compared to 248 and 188 in the firs...

Top 8 Most Well-Funded Fintech Companies in the USA

The US holds a prominent position in the global fintech scene and is considered one of the leading countries in fintech innovation, investment and market size. The country possesses the most mature innovation ecosystem in terms of venture capital (VC...

Top 17 Fintech Events Taking Place in North America in Q3 2023

The fintech sector in North America has experienced robust growth and rapid evolution over the past years, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifts in consumer behavior. In the US, fintech companies have been instrumental...

LUKB’s New Crypto Offering to Be Powered by Sygnum, Fireblocks, and Wyden

Switzerland’s Luzerner Kantonalbank (LUKB) has joined forces with Sygnum, Fireblocks, and Wyden for a fully integrated solution for trading, custody, and transaction monitoring of crypto assets to its 300,000 clients. Sygnum is the world’s first digi...

Ryta Zasiekina Sells FYST, Relinquishes Her CEO Position

The deal for an undisclosed fee, sealed in the beginning August marks a new chapter in Zasiekina’s career as she leaves the CEO position at FYST. Following a continuous investor interest in a swiftly growing payment consultancy firm, operating in a m...

Cybersecurity Mastercard-Studie Schweiz: Nicht alle Finanzunternehmen schützen sich ausreichend

Im Schweizer Finanzsektor variiert der Grad der Cybersicherheit zwischen Unternehmen erheblich. Das ergab die heute veröffentlichte Analyse von Mastercard, die von einer Outside-in Perspektive automatisiert den Sicherheitsgrad von Domains von Schweiz...

Switzerland Sees Blossoming Digital Asset Custody Ecosystem: Study

Switzerland has established itself as a global leader in the custody of digital assets, a position the country has gained thanks to a conducive regulatory framework that’s encouraging innovation and diversity, a new report by industry trade group Hom...

Philippine Unicorn Gcash Banners Overseas Expansion at London Tech Week

Philippines’ financial super app, GCash, banners its global expansion at London Tech Week 2023, highlighting its mission of providing Filipinos access to financial services everywhere. At London Tech Week, PM Sunak hosted industry leaders which inclu...