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In the latest edition of Fintech Sparks, we present this year's most influential trends, innovations and actors in the fintech sector.

October was a blockbuster month for the fintech industry, and the numbers prove it! With U.S. presidential campaigns ramping up, the fintech market saw its busiest period in over a year, breaking records in funding, acquisitions, and…

September was a mixed month for the fintech industry, with a slight drop in funding but exciting new tech developments. A total of 140 funding deals occurred—23% fewer than September 2023 but only down by 3% compared to August. Among…

Mark your calendars! From 6th to 8th November 2024, the world’s largest and most impactful fintech event, the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), is back and better than ever. Held at the Singapore EXPO, SFF 2024 promises to bring together…

At the recent Fintech & AI Business Retreat, held at the beautiful Hotel Château Bela in Slovakia, our colleagues, Benedek Juhász (COO, Peak) and István Sajtos (Head of Platform, Peak) had the chance to participate in a roundtable…

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…