EU recovery: A new capital markets union strategy to be released next Autumn

Europe wants to mobilise all the resources at its disposal to kickstart the economy, including its financial markets.

London Holds VC Reins in Europe As Paris and Berlin Gain Ground

€10.6bn have been invested by VCs in European companies in H1 2019 reporting a+61% YoY. However they prefer to invest in more established businesses.

Europe Is Not Unified When It Comes to Fintech Adoption

The prevalence of cash-based payments, account ownership and usage, and savings and credit in the region among the main reasons in regional differences in the adoption of fintech.

Equity Crowdfunding: 3 Challenges to Grow, 10 Years Later

A new study sheds lights on achievements and areas of development of equity crowdfunding since its inception.

Sofia’s Sense of a Positive Future

A new VC promises to boost the European impact scene by targeting deep-tech companies solving global needs.

Sustainable Investment Assets Have Rocketed by More than a Third in Value in Two Years

According to the new Global Sustainable Investment Review out this week.

Consolidation Game

The merger between Invesdor and Finnest signals a new phase for the whole industry.

ALTFINATOR: A Brand-New Project Backed by the EU to Foster European SMEs Growth

Ronald Kleverlaan: “In Europe there are plenty of innovative SMEs with great ideas but limited knowledge on how to get funded.” [Interview]

10 FinTech Trends to Watch in 2018

Research house CB Insights focuses on global fintech trends in 2018, including developments in wealth management, insurance, blockchain, and more.

London Still FinTech Capital of Europe

Berlin is capturing increased share of FinTech investments in Europe while Paris saw the biggest increase in deal share among the top four cities in Europe. [DATA]