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If you missed the brand new Italian Fintech Map last week among the various news given during the Milan Fintech Summit, you can now download it for free. It was realized with the Fintech & #Insurtech Observatory of the School of Management of Politecnico di Milano. This is the first chapter, spotlighting the most promising international Fintech and Techfin companies operating in Italy. #fintechmarket #ItalianFintechMap #fintechdistrict Fintech District #fintech

✨𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐌𝐀𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒✨ The first chapter of 2024 Italian Fintech Map is here, spotlighting the most promising international Fintech and Techfin companies operating in Italy. Realized in collaboration with Fintech & Insurtech Observatory of the School of Management of Politecnico di Milano, the first chapter of our report offers insights on 68 international Fintech and Techfin companies, driving innovation and shaping the current landscape in our industry. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒? ✅ An overview of distruptive companies at an international level ✅ The evolution of the Fintech ecosystem over the last year ✅ Emerging trends likely to grow in the future ✅ The fastest-growing areas of the industry 🔗 Download the report for free to read more: https://bit.ly/IFM_2024 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑎 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐼𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ 𝑀𝑎𝑝 2024 𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡, 𝑓𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝐼𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑦. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑧𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑓𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝐼𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑦 𝑜𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝐼𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑠.

Exciting news from the Singapore FinTech Festival! 🌟 Launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) last week, the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) was introduced in detail today by Ravi Menon, Chairman of GFTN, at his keynote address for the Festival. He announced its Board of Directors, who will be guided by an International Advisory Board comprising distinguished public and private sector leaders with a demonstrated commitment to the public interest. GFTN represents the next phase of Singapore’s FinTech journey, a milestone in the global FinTech movement. With a mission is to harness technology and foster innovation through global partnerships to promote more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems, GFTN will have four strategic businesses: 👉 GFTN Forums – a global conference convenor, dedicated to finance and technology. 👉 GFTN Advisory - a knowledge centre, offering practitioner-led advisory services and research on innovation policies and ecosystems. 👉 GFTN Platforms – a platform service provider for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises and FinTech firms. 👉 GFTN Capital – an investment fund for technology start-ups that have the potential for sustained growth and positive social impact. Join us in this exciting journey, as we venture into a new chapter in the global financial ecosystem! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gw3M-77A

🔍 Inside Norway's Fintech Ecosystem: Exclusive Interview with Cicero's Top Analyst! 🔍 Catch our in-depth interview with Petter Nybakk, Chief Analyst at Cicero, recorded at the Norway Fintech Festival. Petter shares groundbreaking insights from his latest study on Norway's fintech ecosystem and lays out the next steps to place Norway's ecosystem on par with their neighbours. Key Takeaways: 🔍 Study Motivation: Assessing the current state, challenges, and opportunities in Norway’s fintech sector. ❗ Government Knowledge Gap:A striking 80% of respondents believe the Norwegian government lacks understanding of fintech. ⚖️ Regulatory Issues: Existing regulations are falling short, hindering fintech growth. 🤝 Need for Cooperation: Enhanced collaboration between fintechs, established banks, and the government is crucial. 🚀 Future Steps: Active involvement from clusters like NCE Finance Innovation is essential for progress. 👉 Watch the full interview with Petter and our coverage of Norway Fintech Festival here https://lnkd.in/dbpbuDHp Cicero Consulting - Part of Itera Petter Nybakk Bent H. Gjendem Kristoffer Hammer Rea Parashar ROCKIT Vilnius Kamile Mazrime Gintare Baciuliene Stian Faber Ditte Gerner Dyhr Carsten Christensen Chris Crespo NCE Finance Innovation #Fintech #Norway #Innovation #Regulation #Finance #Collaboration #NCEFinanceInnovation #Cicero #PetterNybakk #NorwayFintechFestival

@QUBE Events is pleased to announce the Finance World Magazine as our Media Partner for the 19th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum on 6-7 November 2024 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus. Finance World, a leading finance publication in the MENA region, is dedicated to delivering essential news and analysis to a diverse and influential audience. It provides an in-depth look into diverse sectors such as fintech, banking, stock markets, and digital assets. Catering to a wide readership, it informs industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and business enthusiasts about key advancements in trade, energy, healthcare, and more. Committed to delivering authentic, substantial content, the magazine is a staple for those seeking to stay abreast of the dynamic financial world. It's an essential resource, offering insights into mergers, acquisitions, entrepreneurship, and global economic trends. Only 3 weeks to go! Book now and join the most prestigious networking forum! To register and access the agenda: https://bit.ly/47J6SIn For more information on registration, please contact info@qubevents.com #qubevents #Cyprus #Limassol #Fintech #NPF #Payments #Regtech #Event2024 #CEO #AI #Finance #Sponsor #Europe #DigitalPayments #Conference #Networking #Speakers #Forum #Regulatory #NextGen #AML #JoinUs #Compliance #Trends

In 2023 , there were more people born in Nigeria than in Western Europe and the United States combined and by 2050 it is projected that Nigeria will be the third most populous country in the world. It was interesting to learn this statistic and many more of the demographic trends that will shape our future at the 2024 Milken Institute 's Middle East and Africa Summit in AbuDhabi. It is Day 1 in Africa and Verto is happy to be building for these consumers of tomorrow. Also incredibly grateful to have emerged as one of the finalists for the Milken Motsepe prize in fintech https://lnkd.in/ejpVp2AE. #emergingmarkets #Africa #financialinclusion #crossborderpayments

Get ready for the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, the premier event for fintech enthusiasts and industry leaders! Here’s what to look forward to: 1. Innovative Insights: Explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the financial services landscape. 2. Networking Opportunities: Connect with key players in the fintech ecosystem, from startups to established companies. 3. Engaging Discussions: Participate in thought-provoking panels and discussions with industry experts. 4. Global Reach: Join participants from around the world to share knowledge and foster collaboration. Mark your calendars and be part of this exciting event that’s driving the future of finance! 🌍✨ For more information, visit the Singapore Fintech Festival website! #SFF2024 #Fintech #Innovation #Networking #FutureOfFinance

The 3i Africa Summit brought together heads of states, regulators, policy makers, industry leaders, innovators, investors, stakeholders and students to deliberate on and advance #innovation #investment and #impact. ESG, Agritech, Policies, Interoperability, De-risking Fintech, Web 3.0, Digital Assets, Technology focused Investments, Digital Infrastructure and of course Compliance are just some of the conversations had. With the agile nature of technology, innovation that is impactful is a necessity. Impactful innovation will attract investment. I am delighted to have been part of the conversations, conversations that I now refer to as Masterclasses. #fintech #technology #compliance

FII Priority in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by the FII Institute 🇧🇷🌐 Our Co-Founder and CEO, Ali Abulhasan, shared his expert insights on the panel titled "Can Fintech Shock-Proof the Global Economy?" at the FII Priority in Rio de Janeiro. Ali provided an overview of the MENA fintech landscape, highlighting FinTech's pivotal role in addressing market gaps through digital payments to underserved segments, thus enhancing financial inclusion. He also emphasized the importance of government and regulatory support in driving innovation within the fintech sector and discussed the impact of AI and emerging technologies on the future of fintech and beyond. 🔹 Speakers on the panel: Glauber Mota, CEO of Revolut Brazil Kendrick Nguyen, Co-Founder and CEO of Republic  Dr. Charles Campbell Roberts, from ARK Investment Management LLC 🔹 Moderated by: Ingrid Barth, President at Associação Brasileira de Startups What future trends do you see for FinTech in the MENA region?

InvestHK unveils Global Fast Track 2024: empowering business connectivity among fintechs, corporates and investors Global Fast Track (GFT) 2024 is now open for application until 20 September 2024. The programme is open to fintech companies globally, offering opportunities to pitch their cases on international stages and benefit from mentorship and business matchmaking to unleash their potential. The global finalists of the GFT's pitching competition will compete in the grand finale at Hong Kong Fintech Week (HKFW) that will take place from 28 October - 1 November this year. In the past few years, GFT has helped over 1,000 fintech companies from more than 50 economies to showcase their cutting-edge innovations and expedite their market entry in Hong Kong and beyond. Find out more about the unparalleled access to a global network of more than 100 investors, corporate champions, mentors and industry leaders through GFT 2024: https://lnkd.in/gb5g24Wv Invest Hong Kong InvestHK Singapore