FinTech

Feature "Blockchain"

Crypto-currencies – High Prospects Despite Low Reputation?

New methods of conducting payments and bank business have been developed since the early days of the Internet; Credit cards, direct debit cards, and e-money transactions are widely accepted and increasingly popular. However, all these payment methods require two things: banks and a regulated currency. With the emergence of blockchain technology, new payment methods have evolved, which claim to make banks and regulation unnecessary. What are these crypto-currencies, what are their benefits, and do they really have an impact on the banking and financial world? Daniel Groß, Attorney at Law, DWF Germany, Cologne, explains.

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Feature "FinTech"

Women in FinTech

In an interview with Dr Katja Michel and Kirsten Ammon from the Fieldfisher law firm, they discuss how women are still underrepresented – both in leadership positions and in start-ups.

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Feature "FinTech"

The Digital Bank: Why Innovative Financial Institutions Urgently Need an Interconnection Strategy

Dr. Thomas King, CTO at DE-CIX, shows why interconnection via an Internet Exchange is so important for the future of banking.

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Feature "Interconnection"

Big Banks, Big Data, and the Need for a Better Digital Infrastructure

Ivo Ivanov from DE-CIX, on preparing the way for the digital bank of the future through intelligent interconnection with ecosystem partners.

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Feature "Doing Business in Germany"

Doing Business in Germany: What Does Frankfurt Have to Offer?

If your company is part of the financial ecosystem and you are considering expanding your business in Germany, you are probably thinking: Frankfurt. But why? Take a look at the reasons – and the potential Frankfurt has to offer. Mathias Röckel explains.

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Feature "FinTech"

Banking the Bits and the Bytes

Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX International, offers 4 steps to a future-proof connectivity strategy for the finance sector

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