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Paymit mit Swisscom Partnerschaft / Bezahlen in Läden und Online kommt / Tapit vor dem Aus

SIX und Swisscom planen eine strategische Partnerschaft, um gemeinsam mit den Banken eine gesamtschweizerische Lösung für das mobile Bezahlen über sämtliche Kanäle zu etablieren. Basis für die Partnerschaft ist die im Mai 2015 von SIX, UBS und Zürcher Kantonalbank lancierte Bezahllösung Paymit, die nun auch für den Handel weiterentwickelt wird. […] » Weiterlesen

Apply For the 1st Swiss Fintech Pitch

Are you the most promising seed or growth stage FinTech company based in Switzerland? Apply now for the first Swiss Fintech Pitch and get priced up to 10’000 CHF. It is also the first time in Swiss Fintech History where the Finma officialy participate in a Fintech Event.  » Weiterlesen

1ter Schweizer Fintech Award

Das Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum wird am 30.September anlässlich der Fintech Konferenz „Boost Innovation“ den ersten Swiss Fintech Award lancieren.

Der Hauptanlass wird jedoch komischerweise erst im April 2016!! an der übernächsten Konferenz stattfinden.  » Weiterlesen

3 Reasons to Use the Revolut App

A very promising UK Fintech startups offers free money transfers, no fees on a Mastercard and even allows you to top up your account with Facebook or Whats App. » Weiterlesen

Low Cost Blockchain-Powered Remittances for the Unbanked Migrant Workers

Toast, a startup that provides remittance services to Singapore’s migrant workers, is using the bitcoin blockchain to make money transfers faster, cheaper and more convenient for all customers. Most migrant workers, who send up to half of their salary to their country of origin once per month, must undergo a […] » Weiterlesen

BLKB Becomes the First Swiss Bank to Launch its Own Crowdlending Platform

The Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB) has become the first bank in Switzerland to launch its very own crowdlending platform for companies, miteinander-erfolgreich.ch. » Weiterlesen

Swiss Migros Bank Launches Free Peer-to-Peer Money Transfer App

Migros Bank, has announced its latest addition into its Mobile Banking app, a new service called MobilePay P2P that allows users to send up to 100 CHF to anyone for free. MobilePay P2P promises an easy, fast and convenient way to send money without cost, requiring only a smartphone. The […] » Weiterlesen

Singapore Moves Forward Into Becoming the Fintech Hub in Asia / Formation of Fintech Innovation Group

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state’s central bank and financial regulatory authority, has announced the formation of a new Fintech Innovation Group (FTIG), a working group that will be responsible for regulatory policies and strategies for developing all areas of fintech. Announced in late-2014, Singapore’s Smart Nation Programme, […] » Weiterlesen

Banks, Stock Exchanges and Governments Are Eyeing Blockchain Tech

Governments and financial institutions are showing increasing interest in bitcoin, as Société Générale and Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy, set sights on cryptocurrencies and distributed ledgers. Following the lead of the likes of Barclays, UBS, Bank of England and Citigroup, Société Générale, the third largest bank in […] » Weiterlesen

The Rise of Social Payments: When Messaging Apps Become Your Wallet

Mobile commerce is poised to grow, and especially in the Asia Pacific region. With mobile penetration outpacing desktop Internet usage in countries like China, the mobile industry will grow inevitably. As the world of mobile payments integrates with social media, the line between communication and commerce is starting to blur. […] » Weiterlesen