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The very first Budapest Fintech Week is just around the corner, from the 26th to the 29th of November offering an exciting platform where the Hungarian fintech, banking, and startup ecosystems converge. This isn’t just another event—it’s…

On September 19, 2024, the highly anticipated Point Of View (POV)design conference kicked off with a flurry of creativity and innovation in Budapest. The event, organized by design studios Comet and CM.Supply, welcomed guests from over 40…

August brought a mix of stability and growth to the fintech world, with 146 financing events recorded. Equity financing, a key area, saw 113 events for the third straight month, reflecting a stagnating trend. Meanwhile, loan agreements…

Lightyear recently hosted an event in Budapest to mark the launch of their new business accounts. The event was a gathering of entrepreneurs, company leaders, and industry experts, where participants had the chance to network and gain…

In July, the fintech sector witnessed a significant slowdown in both capital and debt financing transactions, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics. A total of 138 deals were closed during the month, reflecting a 14% decline…

In an insightful interview with Zoltan Betyák, Head of Innovation at Forvis Mazars in Hungary, shed light on the company’s mission, its innovative strides, and future aspirations. Forvis Mazars, formerly known as Mazars, is a prominent…

In a recent interview at the UNCHAIN Fintech Festival we delved into the mission and expansion strategies of Bookkeepie, a Hungarian fintech company channeling accounting services for SMEs. András Vizsy, CEO of Bookeepie, and Alex Ion,…

In an exclusive interview with Dejan Davidovic, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Kriptomat, a pioneering Estonian-based crypto investment platform, we delve into the company’s journey, its unique approach to integrating…

June was a bustling period in the fintech sector with 157 capital and debt financing deals concluded, closely aligning with the 12-month moving average and marking a minimal decrease from the previous month. A total of 116 capital…

Open banking has been a hot topic in the financial industry for several years now. Its promise to revolutionize how consumers interact with financial institutions has sparked both excitement and skepticism. At a recent panel discussion at …