March 12, 2025

The EY Swiss Startup Barometer 2025: A Year of Investment Decline Yet Resilience in Innovation The EY Swiss Startup Barometer 2025 has unveiled some concerning yet insightful findings. For the second consecutive year, investments in Swiss startups have experienced a decline, sparking discussions about the state of the startup ecosystem in Switzerland. Investment Trends: A

March 12, 2025

Docupace Acquires Canadian Fintech Hubly to Enhance Financial Advisory Services In a significant move within the financial technology sector, Docupace has confirmed its acquisition of Hubly, a prominent fintech startup based in Canada. This acquisition aims to bolster Docupace’s offerings and improve the overall experience for financial advisors and their clients. About Hubly: Innovating Financial

March 12, 2025

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March 11, 2025

DSP Group Acquires Volt Money: A Strategic Move in Fintech In a significant development in the Indian fintech sector, the DSP Group, headquartered in Mumbai, has finalized the acquisition of Volt Money, a platform specializing in providing instant, secure loans against mutual funds. This strategic decision marks a crucial step in DSP's ongoing efforts to

March 11, 2025

Kuhoo Finance Secures NBFC License to Transform Student Loan Landscape in India Kuhoo Finance, a pioneering fintech platform dedicated to student loans, has received official clearance from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a non-banking financial company (NBFC). This significant step is set to enhance the availability of educational loans for students

March 11, 2025

The Digital Banking Transformation Neobanks are financial institutions that operate exclusively through digital channels without physical branches. They have rapidly transformed the banking landscape. Since the 2010s, these new financial institutions have gained a lot of market share. They handled over 570 billion transactions in Europe in 2022. This shift is more than a tech

March 11, 2025

Kuhoo Finance Secures NBFC License to Enhance Student Loans Kuhoo Finance, a startup focused on providing financial solutions for students, has officially received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license. This milestone allows Kuhoo Finance to offer loans directly from its balance sheet, significantly broadening its services

March 11, 2025

The European Fintech Landscape: Challenges and Optimism Amidst Change The European fintech sector finds itself navigating a multifaceted economic and political landscape, contending with regulatory hurdles, funding constraints, and fierce global competition. In this climate, the self-sufficiency of organizations and the retention of skilled talent are more vital than ever. Market Sentiment: A Survey Insight

March 10, 2025

Zaggle and Strada Join Forces to Transform Payroll and Spending Management in India B2B SaaS fintech company Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services has partnered with Strada, a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and financial solutions, to introduce a groundbreaking payroll and unified spending platform tailored for Indian employers. This innovative integration is poised to

March 10, 2025

DSP Asset Management Acquires Volt Money: A Strategic Move in Fintech Growth The recent acquisition of fintech startup Volt Money by DSP Asset Management marks a significant milestone in the financial technology sector. This strategic move is seen as a catalyst for growth, as it aligns with the increasing demand for innovative financial solutions, particularly

March 10, 2025

The Thriving Ecosystem of Startups in India's Fintech Sector The startup ecosystem in India has witnessed remarkable growth, with over 164,000 companies recognized by the Ministry of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Central to this growth is PayTM, which has been instrumental in propelling fintech innovations, especially in the digital payment landscape. By

March 9, 2025

The Results of the Finopitch Competition: Grand Prix Winners Announced The Finopitch competition, a prestigious pitch event organized by Finolab for fintech startups from Japan and beyond, has recently concluded. This year's competition featured an impressive lineup of 19 national and international fintech service providers. The Grand Prix was awarded to Blade Labs for their