Swiss Fintech Innovations

🔔 Reminder: HZ Insurance Horizon Day am 5. September 2024 🔔 Nicht verpassen! Der HZ Insurance Horizon Day rückt näher und wir freuen uns darauf, gemeinsam die Zukunft der Versicherungsbranche zu gestalten. 🚀 Besonders stolz sind wir, dass unsere Co-Direktorin Andra-Maria Maute als Referentin auftreten wird. Sie wird spannende Einblicke und innovative Ansätze präsentieren, die die Branche vorantreiben. 🌐 Mehr Infos & Anmeldung: https://lnkd.in/eH_8K4y2 Seid dabei und lasst uns gemeinsam in die Zukunft blicken! 👏 #HZInsurance #HorizonDay24 #Innovation

Unsere Präsidentin Stephanie K. Wickihalder im Interview bei HZ Banking🎙️! Im Gespräch mit der Handelszeitung teilt Stephanie wertvolle Einblicke in die Bedeutung von #Partnerschaften in der Finanzwelt und wie Kooperationen #Innovation und #Wachstum vorantreiben können. ➡️ Lesen Sie den vollständigen Artikel hier: https://lnkd.in/d-7WApSr

🚀 Die Versicherungsbranche neu denken! 🚀 Am 5. September 2024 ist es wieder soweit: Der HZ Insurance Horizon Day steht vor der Tür! Diese Konferenz bietet eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, die neuesten #Technologien und innovativen #UseCases kennenzulernen, die die Versicherungsbranche revolutionieren. Treffen Sie Insurance-Leader, StartUps, Investoren und Innovationstreiber, die gemeinsam komplexe Problemstellungen diskutieren und zukunftsweisende Lösungen entwickeln. Der Horizon Day ist die optimale Plattform für alle, die die Zukunft der Versicherungsbranche aktiv mitgestalten wollen. Early Bird Tickets sind nur noch bis zum 31.07.2024 verfügbar. Sichern Sie sich jetzt Ihren Platz und seien Sie dabei, wenn die Zukunft der Versicherungsbranche gestaltet wird. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eH_8K4y2 #HZInsuranceHorizonDay #InsuranceInnovation #Networking #TechInInsurance #AI #FutureOfInsurance

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that SwissSign AG has joined SFTI as a new member! 🚀 Our everyday life is becoming more and more #digital, and people’s needs are changing. Data and simple, careful data handling are becoming increasingly important.   SwissSign AG – a data security specialist by Swiss Post – is a recognised trust service provider (#TSP) and leading provider of #DigitalCertificates, #electronic signatures and #identity services. Digital certificates enable customer authentication and encrypted data transmission, thus protecting digital services against unauthorised accesses. Using electronic signatures, customers can conclude legally valid business transactions online at any time. Identity services like #SwissID provide public authorities, insurance providers, banks and other online services with a certified identification process, enabling simple and efficient customer onboarding.   «With regards to the upcoming Swiss E-ID based on the solution approach of Self-Sovereign Identities (#SSI), SwissSign is committed to support the development of the necessary E-ID ecosystem. With jointly carried out pilot projects, we are looking forward to joining the SFTI community in order to implement further use cases and build up additional SSI know-how, which we will share with the SFTI partners.» – Frédéric Mauger, Chief Product Officer. A warm welcome to the SFTI community!

We're thrilled to announce that two of our esteemed leaders will be speaking at the Point Zero Forum from July 1 - 3, 2024! 🌟 Our President, Stephanie K. Wickihalder, on July 2, 2024 will be speaking about "Building communities to drive technology adaption". 🌟 Our Co-Director, Cornelia Stengel, on July 3, 2024 will participate in the workshop hosted by State Secretariat for International Finance SIF on "Gen AI in financial services: From personal manager to virtual advisers: is AI revolutionizing the provision of financial services?”. Join us in supporting Stephanie and Cornelia. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with industry leaders. https://lnkd.in/ePTWft4A #PZF2024

#PZF2024 is set to be an incredible gathering, bringing together leaders in #policy, #tech, and #finance from all over the world 🚀. Getting a pass to the Point Zero Forum means gaining access to the foremost minds in the industry and being a part of discussions that will shape the future. This year, you’ll meet #policymakers, #FinancialInstitutions and #investors, #advisory and professional services, #technology experts, #NonProfits, think tanks, and #associations in Zurich. There’s no better time than now to secure your pass and join these key leaders. Register now & find out who will be attending the gathering this July: https://lnkd.in/ePTWft4A Elevandi, State Secretariat for International Finance SIF #PZF2024 #PointZeroForum

🚀🌍 SFTI is thrilled to announce our role as a proud community partner of the Point Zero Forum 2024! 🗓️ Mark your calendars for July 1-3, 2024, and join us at The Circle Convention Center at the Zurich Airport. The Point Zero Forum, organized by Elevandi and the State Secretariat for International Finance SIF, is the premier event where global #Regulators, #Policymakers, and #Innovators converge to shape the future of financial systems. This annual gathering is dedicated to aligning #policy, #finance, and #technology roadmaps to advance global financial systems. 🌟 Why is the Point Zero Forum important? This is the unique platform where the world's foremost experts and leaders come together to drive the next wave of financial innovation and regulation. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the dialogue and make a significant impact on the future of finance. For more information and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/dtgmb4fQ #PZF2024 #PointZeroForum

Gestern durften wir im Hotel Schweizerhof in Bern einen erfolgreichen Anlass der Parlamentarischen Gruppe zum Thema "Ein digitaler Schweizer Franken" erleben. Mit zahlreichen Gästen haben wir einen Abend voller spannender Diskussionen und wertvoller Einsichten genossen. Unser besonderer Dank gilt der Referentin und den Referenten für ihre aufschlussreichen Beiträge: Dr. Michael Manz (State Secretariat for International Finance SIF) beleuchtete den Schweizer Rechtsrahmen für die Anwendung der #Blockchain-Technologie im Finanzsektor und deren Einfluss auf einen digitalen Schweizer Franken. Pascale Bruderer (Swiss Stablecoin AG) präsentierte das Konzept und den aktuellen Stand des Projekts zur Schaffung eines digitalen Schweizer Frankens. Oliver Buschan (Swiss Banking - Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung) stellte zwei Projektvarianten vor, die aktuell von SwissBanking konkretisiert werden. Ebenfalls ein grosses Dankeschön an die Co-Leiterin der Parlamentarischen Gruppe, SR Petra Gössi und unsere Präsidentin, Stephanie K. Wickihalder, für die ausgezeichnete Führung durch den Abend. Ein besonderer Dank gilt auch Dr. Cornelia Stengel für die Durchführung der Q&A-Session. Wir freuen uns auf weitere Anlässe und spannende Diskussionen in der Zukunft 🚀! #DigitalerFranken #Blockchain #Innovation

✨ Yesterday's General Assembly of SFTI was a great success! ✨ A big thanks to our host, PostFinance, for providing such a wonderful venue in Bern. 📍 We are grateful to our dedicated members who made the trip to join us. Your presence and participation are what make our community strong. 🚀 🌐 We bid a heartfelt farewell to our Board member, Matthias Häfner. Thank you for your invaluable contributions and dedication. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. 🍀 Congratulations to André Bodmer on your election to the Board! We are excited to welcome you and look forward to the fresh perspectives and energy you will bring. 👏 A special thanks to David Kauer from PostFinance and Thomas Weber from Kellerhals Carrard for their insightful presentations on #Payments. Your expertise added great value to our discussions. 💡

🚀 Exciting Update for Innovators! #SwissHacks2024 Application Deadline Extended! 🎉 In response to overwhelming interest, the application deadline for the SwissHacks Hackathon is extented until May 31, 2024. Seize this final opportunity to join an event where #innovation converges with finance in Zurich, hosted by Swiss Financial Innovation Desk and powered by Tenity. 🔗 Event Dates: June 28-30, 2024 - Zurich, Switzerland Explore the Challenge Categories: Sustainability Solutions for Listed Corporations - Develop tools aimed at enhancing companies' #sustainability initiatives. Supported by SIX. AI-driven Financial Innovations - Harness the potential of #AI to transform financial services and customer interactions. Supported by Microsoft & one-of-a-kind. Revolutionize #API Testing in Banking with #GenAI - Pave the way for cutting-edge solutions in API testing within the banking domain. Supported by PostFinance. AI Empowerment in #WealthManagement - Craft AI-powered tools to elevate wealth management services. Supported by Julius Baer. Blockchain Applications in Finance - Spearhead #blockchain innovations to tackle pivotal challenges in the financial realm. Supported by XRP Ledger Community. Expand your professional network, glean insights from industry leaders, and present your concepts at the Point Zero Forum. 👉 Don't miss your chance to apply now: www.swisshacks.com