Dive into the dynamic world of Fintech, the swiftly evolving industry at the forefront of innovation. Over the past decade, Fintech startups have not only secured billions in venture capital but have also skyrocketed in valuation. Revolutionizing banking, investment, and insurance, these startups are reshaping our financial landscape. Welcome to Startuprad.io's dedicated track spotlighting the German-speaking Fintech scene (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) in English. Delve into the pulse of Fintech evolution through breaking news, exclusive interviews, and live events. We bring you the latest on insurtech, crypto, AI, and machine learning, uncovering the hidden gems driving digitalization and innovation. Join us as we explore the thriving hubs of Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt, the epicenters of Fintech prowess. Stay updated on Fintech bank developments, crucial finance insights, and captivating Fintech news. Whether you're a Fintech enthusiast, a startup founder in the making, or simply eager to grasp the cutting-edge trends in banking and capital markets, this podcast is your go-to source for all things Fintech in Germany. Learn more about us at https://startuprad...
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The Ultimate Fintech Guide: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland 2023 Review
Executive Summary
As we step into the holiday season, we at Startuprad.io are excited to bring you exclusive insights from our recent Fintech Review 2023 for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Our latest episode featured prominent voices in the Fintech industry, offering valuable perspectives on the current landscape and the Fintech Outlook 2024. We talk all things digital finance, banking, and capital markets. Tune in to learn more.
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Fintech ReviewEver since Joe ventured into podcasting, Fintech has ignited tremendous interest. In 2014, he initiated the annual Fintech reviews, initially in German. For several years, Startuprad.io has proudly presented this review as the crowning piece of each year. Lately, there's been a request to shift the publication from December 25th to an earlier date, ensuring you can tune in during your Christmas travels. We're thrilled to accommodate this request, especially for our German investors eager to delve into the thriving Fintech scenes of Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich, along with the broader spectrum of German startups.
The Guests 2023Here are some of the highlights from the episode:
- Kimmo Soramäki, CEO of FAN.FI, shares positive news for the upcoming year and discusses the optimization of liquidity for banks and businesses, as well as the challenges posed by the rise in digital payment fraud. - Paolo Sironi, an esteemed author and thought leader, delves into the rise of generative AI and its impact on the banking relationship, emphasizing the importance of digitalization, personalization, and simplification in communication for understanding the value proposition.
- Luca Frignani, CEO of Exaloan, provides valuable insights into the challenges and successes in the Fintech lending space in 2023, while also predicting a convergence of Fintech lending, tokenization, and the digital asset ecosystem in 2024.
- Ivan Maryasin, CEO of Monite, reflects on the shift of startups towards becoming real businesses and the impact of high interest rates on incumbents and startups.
We invite you to tune in to the episode for an in-depth discussion on Fintech, banking, InsurTech, embedded finance, and CBDC, offering you a comprehensive understanding of the industry's current state and future potential.
All Links and Show NotesHere is our blog post: https://medium.com/startuprad-io/fintech-review-2023-predictions-and-outlook-for-germany-austria-and-switzerland-1f147e768a87
Topics Discussed in this InterviewIn this interview we are talking about Kimmo Soramäki, Jörn "Joe" Menninger, Ivan Maryasin, Paolo Sironi, Luca Frignani, Embedded finance, Digital payments, Liquidity optimization, Rising interest rates, Fraud in digital payments, Generative AI, Open banking, Neobanks, Digital wallet usage, Fintech lending, Tokenization, Digital asset ecosystem, Risk management, Startups, Unit economics, Talent migration, Incumbents, Financial services shift, Banking relationship, Digital connectivity, Consumer priorities, Institutional investors, Economic proof