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Is Tesla the new Wirecard?
A contribution from Robin Brass Wirecard has long been the most traded and hotly discussed share in Germany. Many people ask themselves whether Tesla does not also have many parallels with Wirecard.All in all, the picture does indeed show some parallels, but also some major differences, which should certainly not only be of interest to…
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Mutige Tüftler braucht das Land
Deutschland fehlt kein Risikokapital, sondern der Mut zum Risiko. Auch der hohe bürokratische Aufwand ist für viele Gründer eine Hürde. Wird in Deutschland über das Gründen gesprochen, kommt schlechte Laune auf. Immer wieder heißt es: Wir verlieren den Anschluss, haben kein einziges Unternehmen in den weltweiten Top 30, alles nur Amerikaner und Chinesen. Wir haben…
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The topic of Open Banking has reached managers
A guest contribution from Dr. Cyrosh KalatehRegional Director DACH at Tink. In an increasingly complex world, both consumers and businesses are actively looking for financial services providers that help them achieve their financial goals in the simplest, most understandable and convenient way possible. The fewer steps it takes to solve a problem, the better. Open…
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Sustainability is no longer a niche topic
Study on sustainability and pension provision A guest contribution from Til Small – Founder and managing director of the retirement provision start-up Vantik A sustainable lifestyle plays an increasingly important role for most of us. Especially since the “Fridays For Future” movement has not only inspired schoolchildren* but also more and more people worldwide to…
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Cashless payment transactions put to the test in Germany and Europe
An article by Marcus W. Mosen The banks in Europe and Germany are certainly not bored at the moment. And with the corona virus, a new challenge is now being added: many projects that until recently were considered of the highest strategic importance could now lose importance thanks to corona. Just a few weeks ago,…
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Yeah, where are they running?
A guest contribution from Marcus NasarekIT security analyst and since the 1990s has held various positions in the payment and banking industry It is worth remembering that Bitcoins were created in response to the financial crisis. In a crisis in which highly regulated, renowned global financial institutions have driven the global financial system to the…
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Of ducks, cryptocurrencies and the future of e-money
What makes a number money? Meanwhile, more than 2,500 crypto currencies are listed on various crypto exchanges. Basically, these tokens are not actually currencies, and most of the time, they are not even a form of money. In the simplest case, the tokens are just a digital message between two user accounts. Others represent certain…