FinTech & Financial Services
Embedded Finance 2026: Why Every B2B Company Can Become a Bank
Embedded Finance is transforming non-banks into financial service providers. A machinery manufacturer ... »
Tokenizing Real-World Assets: Europe’s $4T Opportunity
Tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) long stood as a blockchain promise without substance. In 2026, ... »
Instant Payments: Why Europe’s Banks Face Real-Time Pressure
As of October 2025, all banks in the euro area must be able to send instant payments - within a maximum ... »
Digital Euro: Showdown in European Parliament – What’s at Stake
The ECB has completed the preparation phase for the digital euro. The decision now lies with the EU Parliament ... »
DORA, AI Act, MiCA All at Once: RegTech Mandatory
DORA, AI Act, MiCA - three EU regulations hitting the financial sector simultaneously. Compliance costs ... »
Wero vs PayPal, EUDIW Nov Launch: Year’s Key Payment Decisions
More than 99 percent of German SEPA accounts are instant-payment-capable. Wero is challenging PayPal. ... »
CSRD’s 1st Reporting Obligation: Finance Must Know Now
The CSRD’s first reporting obligation is here. Companies with more than 1,000 employees must report ... »
Open Banking Has Failed – Why PSD3 Will Restart It
Open Banking was supposed to revolutionize the financial market. The reality in Germany? Just 8.7 percent ... »
WealthTech Consolidation: $600B Merger Reshapes DACH Market
In December 2025, the Finaplus Group acquired Munich-based WealthTech provider Wealthpilot. Together, ... »
What Investors *Really* Want from Founders-and What They…
Founders who have built companies themselves - and later invested in others - see the pitch process through ... »
