- Nexi Expands SEPA Direct Debit Services to Danish Banks
by Fintechnews Switzerland on March 30, 2026 at 9:39 amNexi has reached an agreement with local and nationwide banks in Denmark to provide SEPA Direct Debit (SDD) services, enhancing their access to the European payments system. Under the agreement, Nexi will supply the infrastructure and operational services required to process SEPA Direct Debit collections, allowing the Danish banks to manage their participation in the […] The post Nexi Expands SEPA Direct Debit Services to Danish Banks appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.
- German Fintech Demonstrates Resilience and Maturity Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds
by Fintechnews Switzerland on March 27, 2026 at 6:41 amIn 2025, the German fintech industry demonstrated notable resilience despite a period of broader macroeconomic stagnation. According to a new report by Berlin-based consultancy Contextual Solutions, funding volumes rebounded strongly, with investors prioritizing companies with clear paths to profitability, regulatory robustness, and scalable infrastructure. The market was simultaneously characterized by significant consolidation, reflecting a maturing […] The post German Fintech Demonstrates Resilience and Maturity Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.
- DZ BANK and KfW Complete German Digital Bond Issuance via Blockchain
by Fintechnews Switzerland on March 26, 2026 at 9:33 amDZ BANK, acting as issuer, and KfW, as investor, have completed a crypto security issuance under Germany’s Electronic Securities Act (eWpG) using a Smart Bond Contract (SBC). The transaction mapped the full lifecycle of a digital bond on blockchain infrastructure, from initial liquidity demand to issuance and settlement. Smart Bond Contracts (SBCs) use algorithms to […] The post DZ BANK and KfW Complete German Digital Bond Issuance via Blockchain appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.
- Spade Raises $40M Series B to Tackle Transaction Data Challenges in Banking
by Fintechnews Switzerland on March 26, 2026 at 8:48 amSpade, a US-based data and AI platform focused on transaction data for financial institutions, has raised US$40 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Flourish, Gradient, NAventures, National Bank of Canada’s corporate venture arm, and Y Combinator. The company said it will use the funds […] The post Spade Raises $40M Series B to Tackle Transaction Data Challenges in Banking appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.
- Plaid Expands into Media with Acquisition of This Week in Fintechby Fintechnews Switzerland on March 26, 2026 at 6:48 am
Plaid, a technology platform connecting consumers, financial institutions, and fintech companies, has acquired This Week in Fintech (TWIF). TWIF provides news and analysis for operators, builders, and investors navigating a rapidly evolving fintech industry. Plaid plans to support its growth by providing additional resources, expanding content formats, and creating more opportunities for community engagement, while […] The post Plaid Expands into Media with Acquisition of This Week in Fintech appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.