Switzerland

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Swiss Fintech Startup Becomes a $1 Billion Unicorn

A Zurich-based fintech firm whose investors include Josef Ackermann has raised additional money to value the company at more than $1 billion as it prepares to expand outside its main market of Germany. Numbrs Personal Finance raised $40 million to bring the total capital invested to almost $200 million, Chief Executive Officer Martin Saidler said in an interview. Numbrs offers an app that enables users to manage their existing bank accounts in one place and to buy financial products.

Welcome to the SWIFT Business Forum Switzerland

The world of banking is at an inflection point; technology, regulation and cyber-crime are all evolving at a rapid pace. Banks need to stay resilient, secure and compliant, whilst being agile and innovative to remain competitive and meet the expectations of their customers. In this highly dynamic environment, collaboration is key to stay ahead of the curve and find common solutions to common challenges.

The programme for this one-day event will combine keynote speeches and panel discussions to address a number of topics including:

Impact Finance Group

Impact Finance is an investment advisor that supports the growth of companies that have a positive impact on the base of the socio-economic pyramid.

In addition to its investment vehicle, management and advisory companies, the Group is composed of Kharmax, a provider of impact monitoring services and a consulting arm called the Incandescent Lab which provides market linkages, risk and impact diagnostics