- UBS Steps Up AI Initiatives to Reshape Banking Operations
by Fintechnews Switzerland on February 11, 2026 at 9:12 amUBS is increasing its investments in AI, aiming to transform front- and back-office operations, CEO Sergio Ermotti said during the firm’s fourth-quarter earnings call. Ermotti emphasised the importance of a “one-bank approach to our entire operation” as AI-enabled capabilities are deployed to improve services and productivity, alongside the ongoing integration with Credit Suisse, which UBS […] The post UBS Steps Up AI Initiatives to Reshape Banking Operations appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.
- Thales Plans to Recruit 9,000+ Employees Worldwide in 2026
by Fintechnews Switzerland on February 11, 2026 at 7:15 amThales plans to recruit more than 9,000 employees worldwide in 2026. This follows the hiring of 8,800 employees in 2025, surpassing the initially planned target of 8,000. Over the past five years, Thales has recruited at least 8,000 people annually to support growth across its three business sectors. In 2025, Thales received 1.4 million applications […] The post Thales Plans to Recruit 9,000+ Employees Worldwide in 2026 appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.
- MrBeast’s Beast Industries Acquires Step to Expand Financial Wellness Platform
by Fintechnews Switzerland on February 11, 2026 at 6:36 amBeast Industries, a creator-based platform owned by MrBeast, has acquired Step, a fintech company based in the US that focuses on financial literacy and money management. The acquisition brings together Step’s technology platform and fintech team with Beast Industries’ audience reach and philanthropic initiatives. The combined organisation aims to provide practical solutions for financial wellness […] The post MrBeast’s Beast Industries Acquires Step to Expand Financial Wellness Platform appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.
- Swiss Fintech Association Calls for Clearer Rules on Stablecoins and DeFi
by Fintechnews Switzerland on February 10, 2026 at 9:50 amThe Swiss Fintech Association (SFTA) has submitted its response to the consultation on the proposed Swiss fintech and crypto regulatory framework. Its aim is to ensure that the perspectives of innovators are taken into account. In its response, the SFTA highlighted that stablecoins should be issuable with blacklisting only. The proposed whitelisting requirement, it argued, […] The post Swiss Fintech Association Calls for Clearer Rules on Stablecoins and DeFi appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.
- 20 Reforms Proposed to Address Challenges Facing Swiss Startups
by Fintechnews Switzerland on February 9, 2026 at 8:59 amSwitzerland ranks among the world’s most innovative countries, yet its position as a startup hub is increasingly under pressure, not due to a lack of ideas, but because of slow procedures, regulatory barriers, and non-competitive conditions for talent, capital, and growth. The Swiss Startup Association, together with partner organisations, has outlined 20 policy reform proposals […] The post 20 Reforms Proposed to Address Challenges Facing Swiss Startups appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.