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🌍 Swiss Innovation at the Singapore FinTech Festival 🇨🇭✨ As startups, we are given a platform to shine – but success requires proactive engagement and hard work. At WebAccountPlus (Holding) AG (Roland Stähli), we’re proud to have leveraged this opportunity to generate over 250 serious leads from more than 20 countries. Thanks to Switzerland Global Enterprise (SGE) for their excellent support in providing this platform. However, we believe that with targeted financial support, especially from key financial institutions such as UBS, Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), and Schwyzer Kantonalbank (SZKB), Swiss startups could amplify their global impact even further. A special mention to innovation-driven organizations such as Swisscom Ventures, Helvetia Venture Fund, redalpine Venture Partners, and accelerators and angel networks like Tenity and SICTIC , whose work plays a vital role in fostering Swiss innovation. We’d be happy to explore how innovative financing solutions or collaborations could open new opportunities for Swiss innovation on the global stage. If you share this vision, feel free to reach out – we’d love to connect! Together, we can ensure that the Swiss Cross remains synonymous with excellence worldwide. 💪🇨🇭 Ivan SchultheissDusan SichrovskyRené HeusserMarina Staehli #SwissInnovation #SingaporeFinTechFestival #FinTech #GlobalCollaboration #Leadership

🚀 Sometimes it’s nice to experience companies outside of fintech. Something tangible - not digital. Not just another app or digital service. Don't get me wrong - I have much passion for #fintech 😉 Today I traveled a couple of hours to visit ENORM. I learnt that the 'Black Soldier Fly' larvae can play a crucial role in the environmentally friendly development of our agricultural and food industry. These larvae have the ability to consume residuals from the food industry and transform them into nutritious and sustainable ingredients for both feed and food. SUPER COOL 😎 - well done Carsten Lind Pedersen and the rest of team ENORM. Huge fan 🙌 Reason for the visit was the launch of the new strategy for business growth and development by the Danish government and Danish Board of Business Development - thank you for inviting Christian Motzfeldt and Morten Bødskov. Going back I was particular happy with the focus on scaling companies beyond #denmark and the #nordics. That is exactly what we have been working on since establishing Copenhagen Fintech in 2016 and what we will continue to do in the future. Creating jobs and growth... #cphfintech #smv #innovation

Top 5 industry events for #fintech and private equity companies in 2024 Attending #conferences and #events can be a game changer, especially given the amplitude of networking opportunities. These gatherings set the stage to meet potential clients, investors, or strategic partners. As a company in the intersection of fintech and private equity, here’s a list we’ve curated featuring those events that we are looking forward to this year: ▪ Money20/20 (4-6 June, Amsterdam, Netherlands): Labeled as “the heartbeat of the global fintech ecosystem,” this conference gathers leaders from emerging fintech firms and legacy financial institutions alike, creating a unique platform for strategic partnerships. ▪ Finovate Fall (9-11 September, New York, USA): Decision-makers convene in New York, one of the world’s preeminent financial hubs, to learn about the most promising innovations in the financial world. Entrepreneurs building groundbreaking products can apply for a chance to demo their creations on stage. ▪ Seamless Europe (10-11 September, Munich, Germany): Focused on the retail, e-commerce, payments, and fintech verticals, this event fosters a dialogue about the digital transformation of the industry and how it can be prepared for an increasingly interconnected future. ▪ Milan Fintech Summit (8-9 October, Milan, Italy): An immersion in the spirit of innovation and agility that characterizes the fintech world. This summit offers a unique opportunity for open collaboration and discovery, enhancing connections between disruptors who are building cutting-edge financial solutions. ▪ Global Wealth Management Summit (6-7 November, London, UK): FT Live and PWM’s flagship event, this conference reunites wealth managers, family offices, and private banks, fostering productive discussions to help the industry evolve and adapt to the latest market trends. Fellow financial innovators, what other events are you considering attending this year? Let us know in the comments section!

Challenge accepted? 🚀 Dive deep into the first two challenges of SwissHacks 2024 by Swiss Financial Innovation Desk and powered by Tenity.    We're talking real-world problems waiting for your genius solutions. 👇 🎯 SIX → Create innovative solutions tailored for listed companies to identify #ESG tools available in the market, that would best fit to their needs. 🎯 PostFinance → Envision innovative #GenAI applications for end-to-end API testing   Data sets, materials - we've got it all. Ready to innovate? Apply now to join the hackathon here: www.swisshacks.com   To create the future of finance, diverse skills and backgrounds are needed. We encourage students, developers, finance and banking experts, designers, marketers, innovation champions and curious minds to apply for the SwissHacks 2024!   SwissHacks runs from the 28-30th of June, just before the start of the Point Zero Forum in Zurich, with the winners getting the opportunity to pitch their solution at an exclusive side event. Together, we're setting the stage for something epic. #SwissHacks2024 #InnovationUnleashed #FromIdeatoImpact #ChallengeAccepted #ConciergingFinancialInnovation   Bundeskanzlei BK State Secretariat for International Finance SIF Innosuisse Digital Switzerland Microsoft Unique Julius Baer Ripple Eva Selamlar-Leuthold Jürg Wüst Andreas Iten Switzerland Global Enterprise Green Fintech Network Startupticker.ch GirlsinTechSwitzerland WE SHAPE TECH Swiss Fintech Innovations SICTIC Swiss Banking - Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung IDSIA USI-SUPSI University of Zurich Elevandi Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore

Imagine buying your coffee, booking flights, or even getting a haircut with a currency that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. 🫣 Guess what? That's possible. Money doesn't have to cost the earth. Don't miss our Nordic Fintech Week Spotlight: A Vision for a Carbon Economy 🚀 Nordic Fintech Week is packed with insights from thought leaders and industry pioneers, and this year features a dedicated focus on the Foundations for a Sustainable Future 🌍 Last year, we had the pleasure of doing an onsite interview with Paul Rowett, CEO of #Toco, whose visionary approach to combating climate change will undoubtedly spark compelling discussions and inspire action. In the interview, Paul shared Toco’s innovative concept of using carbon dioxide as the backbone for a new currency system. This idea is nothing short of revolutionary. Paul elaborated on how Toco aims to shift the economic paradigm by creating a demand for carbon reduction through everyday transactions. 🎤 Don't Miss Out! 🎤 This interview is just a glimpse of the thought-provoking content and innovative solutions you can expect at Nordic Fintech Week 2024. Join us as we explore the future of fintech and sustainability, and engage with visionaries like Paul Wowett who are driving change and making a difference. Don't miss the opportunity to elevate your brand and connect with the Nordic fintech community. Get involved with Nordic Fintech Week today! For more information on partnership opportunities, contact Stian Faber 📢🌍 🗓️ 25-26 September 2024 📍 TAP1 Copenhagen 👉 www.nfweek.com Let’s shape the future of fintech together at Nordic Fintech Week! 🚀🌟 #nfw24 #nordicfintechweek #fintechmatters #flavoroffintech #startups Carbon is money Copenhagen Fintech Thomas Krogh Jensen David Grundy Simon Schou Corinna Covini Wassa Camara Carsten Christensen Ditte Gerner Dyhr Damián Džamba Laura Kristine Østergaard Sørensen Chris C.

📆 Learn more private equity and fintech prospects between #Spain and #Luxembourg during the upcoming panel discussion with insights of our Counsel, José Juan Ocaña. ➡️ Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eYu__Zp3 and feel free to reach out in case of any questions. #CMSLuxembourg #CMSLaw #privateequity #fintech #LHoFT

A Strong Fintech Ecosystem Needs Political Backing!   A special moment was captured when Lisa Dally and I had the pleasure of guiding Franziska Giffey, Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises and Mayor of Berlin, through the halls of FIBE Berlin's first edition in April. We showcased what we could achieve thanks to the backing of the city of Berlin - bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers on a global level to foster a vibrant fintech ecosystem AND finally give Berlin's fintech scene finally the stage it deserves.   Thriving fintech ecosystems, like France or the UK, exemplify why national political support and close collaboration among all parties are crucial for growth. Looking ahead to FIBE 2025, we aim to strengthen these connections even further.   So, we want to hear from you: > What do you wish to see in terms of collaboration between politics and fintech? > Which political figures should be involved? > And, on a personal note, which fintech ecosystem do you think is the most successful in terms of collaboration?   Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! If you're curious about the first edition and want to know what we have planned next, check out the link in the comments. April is closer than you think 😎   #FIBE25 #Fintech #Innovation #Berlin #FIBEBerlin #FutureOfFintech

Asian Financial Forum (AFF) is on. Digital Market Infrastructure a key topic for 2025. Looking forward to sharing the stage with the fabulous Steffanie Yuen, Ben Wong and Victor Yim to discuss practical implementation of solutions in capital and investment markets. #blockchain #assetmanagement #wealthmanagement #alternativeinvestments Endowus Riverchain Cyberport Hong Kong

🔥 Last Chance to Secure Your Spot – Antwerp Acceleration Day is Almost Here! 🔥 📅 January 30th marks a day for the second edition of the Antwerp Acceleration Day. Seats are filling up fast—this is your final reminder to join the brightest minds and biggest changemakers shaping the financial landscape. 🌟 Why Attend? Unmissable Keynote: Koen Kennis, Alderman of Finance, Mobility, Commerce, and Decentralisation for Stad Antwerpen, will open the day with a visionary speech on Antwerp’s rise as a global innovation hub. Inspiring Speakers: Hear from industry leaders like Patricia Boydens (FINTECH BELGIUM), Nico Vincent (Sailpeak), Manuel Piette and Amalesh Vemula (BNP Paribas Fortis), with Raf De Kimpe moderating a dynamic day of discussions. Transformative Challenges: Dive into transformative topics like KYC Automation, AI-enhanced Credit Origination, Intelligent Agent Interactions, and Mail Routing. Companies such as Safe-Transactions, Data.be, Ixor, SevenYoken, Harmoney, PriceHubble, Mifundo, Intuitech, Netcall, dataroots, and Tekst will tackle these challenges with their cutting-edge solutions. See how the future of fintech is being built today. Unmatched Networking: Beyond the pitches, connect with like-minded professionals, industry leaders, and disruptors in ways designed to inspire and engage. 🚀 Antwerp is ready to accelerate—are you? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Join us and be part of the revolution shaping the future of finance and technology. 📍 Secure your spot now—seats are limited! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG_kZ4Rd Sebastian Rikkers, Stéphane M., Alex Blay, Balint Kis, Pol Brouckaert, Toon Vanagt, Pascal Niville, Cedric Teyssen, Yannick 🤖💥 Vandecappelle, hub.brussels, Cambrian, Sammy Perel, Tom Vermeulen #fintechbe #AntwerpAccelerationDay #InnovationInAction #ShapingFinance

According to the #GlobalInnovationIndex 2023, #Switzerland is the country with the highest innovative strength worldwide for the sixth year in a row followed by Sweden and the USA. This is partly due to the excellent starting conditions there. Switzerland has a highly developed infrastructure, strong companies, a good education system and access to digital technologies, to name just a few examples. 💡 If you are interested in getting to know how the innovation influence different businesses (finance and banking, sale, IT) and additionally, what are the solutions being introduced in Poland, please join us and sign in for the event in Zurich: "Business, technology & the society in flux.Hi-Tech solutions in the Switzerland, Poland and EU" Our distinguished speakers will discuss the latest developments in the open banking, and crypto-payments, opportunities for the AI introduction in the small and medium-sized enterprises as well as present the Polish perspective to this issue, introducing a few fintech solutions “made in Poland”.   📆 When? 16th September, Zurich 📍 Where? Europaallee 36, 8004 Zurich/ Google Campus Building EURF 📌 Secure your place and register: link in the comment Dr. Katharina - Kasia Lasota Heller; Kasia Jedlińska; Agata Marty; Agnieszka (Aga) Zacharjasz; Łukasz Chrabański; Anna Polanska; Justyna Lipczyńska; Dawid Ostrowski; Dawid Wróblewski; Piotr Brewiński; Roman Kocemba, eMBA; Jarosław Szczotka; Mateusz Wojdylo; iteo, Swiss Finance + Technology Association (SFTA); LEXcellence Legal Services; Polish Investment and Trade Agency in Frankfurt am Main