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Our partners led a delegation to the Asian Financial Forum 2026
On behalf of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers, our partners led a delegation to the Asian Financial Forum 2026 in Hong Kong.
28.01.2026
"Bridging Continents: Unlocking Asia – Africa Opportunities," a white paper of the African Roundtable of Financial Centers
The Africa Roundtable of Financial Centers (ARFC), in collaboration with the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) and the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council (FSDC), highlighted the accelerating economic integration between Africa and Asia.
27.01.2026
Our managing partner gave a keynote at the Bloomberg Businessweek conference in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is moving forward with an ambitious vision — establishing an international financial center as a gateway for global capital and foreign investors.
14.11.2025
Our managing partner joined a panel on AI talent at the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025
On the opening day of the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025, our managing partner took part in an insightful panel on "AI & Finance: Redefining Talent in the Digital Age – Skills, Ethics, and the Future Workforce."
03.11.2025
Development Trends and Challenges for Non-USD Stablecoins
While USD-pegged stablecoins dominate today, stablecoins pegged to other currencies also have the potential for significant success, but their trajectory will be highly dependent on specific use cases, regulatory environments, and regional economic factors.
13.10.2025
Stablecoins – How will they impact financial centers?
Stablecoins are not a passing fad but a foundational component of the evolving digital financial landscape. Their success depends critically on achieving regulatory legitimacy through transparency, robustness, and consumer protection.
11.10.2025
How to make a financial center thrive
Financial centers play a crucial role in national and global economic development by providing high-quality financial services and facilitating economic connectivity.
14.04.2025
Our partners participated in the Asian Financial Forum 2025 in Hong Kong
Our partners participated in the Asian Financial Forum 2025 in Hong Kong for discussions with the Hong Kong government, the FTAHK, and FinTech companies.
14.01.2025
Statistics from the German ecosystem as of August 2024
The number of FinTechs is plateauing. Some newcomers can just replace the recent dropouts. Funding is slowly picking up again, at least in total volume.
11.08.2024
Our managing partner joined a Fireside Chat at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2024
Our partner participated in the Dubai FinTech Summit in May. The Summit, organized by DIFC and managed by Trescon, marked a significant milestone in the intersection of financial technology and global financial policies.
10.05.2024
Our partners participated in the Asian Financial Forum 2024 in Hong Kong
Our partners participated in the Asian Financial Forum 2024 in Hong Kong for discussions with the Hong Kong government, the FTAHK, and FinTech companies.
03.02.2024
Our most recent report on FinTech in Hong Kong
We published our most recent report on FinTech in Hong Kong in partnership with the FinTech Association of Hong Kong.
31.10.2023
Our updated report on FinTech in Germany
We have published an updated report on FinTech in Germany.
25.10.2023
Panel on Crypto Regulation at the Astana Finance Days
Our partners Ainur Zhanturina and Jochen Biedermann attended the Astana Finance Days in Kazakhstan, where Jochen moderated a panel on Crypto Regulation.
07.06.2023
Our most recent report: FinTech in Kazakhstan
We published our most recent report on FinTech and Financial Inclusion in Kazakhstan.
14.04.2023
We announce the launch of InnoMaps, providing comprehensive maps of tech ecosystems
InnoMaps aims to map out multifaceted landscapes and help ecosystem players understand the complex web of relationships that exist in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.
29.03.2023
The German FinTech Market: A Retrospective and Predictive Ecosystem Report
On behalf of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Netherlands Business Support Office, together with our partner Contextual Solutions, we conducted a study on the German FinTech ecosystem with a focus on the prospects and opportunities for Dutch FinTechs.
19.02.2023
Full-year 2022 statistics from the German ecosystem
German FinTech funding almost came to a standstill in Q4 2022. After Q2, funding stood at €3 bn and reached the record levels of 2021, but slowed down significantly in Q3.
30.01.2023