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
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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
Robo-Advisors Are Expanding Rapidly, Says New Report; Challenging Swiss, Future Asian Market
Robo-advisors are expanding fast. Fueled by VC investments, these fintech startups are currently handling some US$14 billion worth of assets and are now looking to collaborate with traditional advisors, according to a new report. Authored by international consulting firm Chappuis Halder & Cie., the „Investment Advisory: The rise of the […] » Weiterlesen
Bitcoin Use Case; Send Money Abroad in 24h Shops Without A Bank Account
Send money abroad with no bank account and without getting ripped off. Just go to a 24hours shop around the corner and use a easy and cheap money transfer service. A innovative fintech startup based in Hong Kong is using bitcoin technology to offer this kind of service. Launched in late-2014, […] » Weiterlesen
Swiss Crowdfunding Market Experiments 36% Growth
The Swiss crowdfunding market has experimented a promising 36% growth in 2014, according to a new report. Experts expect the industry to grow further as peer-to-peer lending, reward-based crowdfunding and crowddonating are becoming widely popular. » Weiterlesen
