Contextual Solutions Blog
This page is dedicated to our original and curated content about FinTech, digital banking, LegalTech, and innovation.
Coordinating Regulatory Frameworks for Crypto-Assets
“Pathways to the Regulation of Crypto-Assets: A Global Approach” by the World Economic Forum was released in May 2023. Read our take from the Report below.
The First Turkish Strategic Fintech Congress
The first Turkish FinTech Congress covering the laws and regulations applicable to FinTech players and the market trends took place in Ankara and Istanbul in June.
Money 20/20 2023 Highlights
We recently left behind Money 20/20, Europe's most popular FinTech event.
Digital Markets Act Has Big Implications for Online “Gatekeepers” in the EU
The EU's Digital Markets Act regulation is coming into force. Will it have the intended effect of levelling the online playing field and allowing smaller firms to compete with large platforms? Or will it just make life more complicated for everyone?
The Perfect German Market Entry Strategy: What Is the Best Way To Enter Germany?
Germany is the largest economy in the EU & has a population of 84 million, so it’s an obvious territory for market expansion. However, numbers don't tell the whole story. Although there are plenty of positive factors for German market entry, there are also some major potential pitfalls.
MiCA: The EU Gets Serious About Crypto Regulation
New regulation is designed to protect consumers, enforce compliance, and track all significant transactions between crypto exchanges and private wallets. It's been broadly well-received by exchanges, in contrast to perceived dithering by the SEC in the US.
Fintech Boom Continues but Needs Better Regulation – World Bank Report
It’s an exciting time to be in Fintech & banking. The latest World Bank report authored by Erik Feyen, Harish Natarajan, and Matthew Saal acknowledges that excitement but tempers it with caution: better policy-making and regulation will be needed in order for everyone to benefit.
Are the Machines Coming for Us? Stanford 2023 AI Report Reveals All
The sixth annual AI Index Report from Stanford University contains some fascinating insights. It’s a long read, so here are some of the highlights from Contextual Solutions.
The German Blockchain Map
Powered by Clara, Contextual Solutions, and Fintech Consult, InnoMaps bridges networks, communities, and ecosystems.
Using joint FinTech databases and insights, InnoMaps created the first version of its Blockchain Map to start a conversation between the ecosystem players in Germany.
The German FinTech Market 2023: Opportunities and Challenges (a Report)
Germany is a sizeable FinTech market in terms of its potential, though it is particular in terms of market needs, as the local consumers and companies have different expectations and needs compared to other markets. Due to its history, size, and culture, specific challenges and opportunities await the companies entering the new market, even those coming from neighboring countries.
Agile Retrospective Framework for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
A new year is around the corner!
It’s been a year full of learnings and new milestones for Contextual Solutions.
Many clients, partners, and readers were a part of our growth journey this year. That's why we would like to use the holidays as an opportunity to thank all entrepreneurs for their support and offer a complementary Agile Retrospective Framework.
Unlocking the German FinTech Market
During the Summer of 2022, we explored the German FinTech market with the beloved Payment & Banking Blog in Germany. We have released three articles identifying the German cultural & financial patterns, common German FinTech market expansion mistakes, & proven methods for entering the German market.
We will combine all these articles below for ease of access.
Fintech Product-Market-Fit And How To Get There
Fintech has changed the way we bank for more than two decades. As the market started maturing, we experienced some business models sticking and some disappearing. Economic and political difficulties seem to be testing even the most trusted concepts.
How To Navigate a New Market Entry?
Market Expansion: Then and Now
Growth comes hand in hand with market expansion. Before the global economic turmoil started, Venture Capitalists made market expansion a pre-condition for investment. International market expansion was a start-up priority before the global economic turbulance. Now, we are facing a new reality. Starting with N26, many aggressive growth examples like Gorillas, Sunday retreat from the new markets hurriedly and return to their motherships in an attempt to save the last bucks.
Find us at Data Natives 2022
Contextual Solutions has exciting news for Data Science & AI, Tech Enthusiasts!
We are partnering with Data Natives, the most extensive Data Science and Artificial Intelligence event in Europe, for the second year in a row.
Fresh From the Oven: The Global COVID-19 Fintech Market Impact and Industry Resilience Study
The Global COVID-19 Fintech Market Impact and Industry Resilience Study, published by Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, Cambridge Judge Business School -CCAF-, World Bank Group, and World Economic Forum and supported by Contextual Solutions and European Innovation Bridge, is finally out.
Money 20/20 Amsterdam Announcements
Money 20/20 Amsterdam Attendee Notes
Money 20/20 Amsterdam Highlights
Should FinTechs Go Mobile-First?
When was the last time you checked your phone screen time? How many hours a day do you spend studying the people and incidents you essentially do not care about using social media?
Want to say hello or find out more? Contact us.
info@contextuals.de
www.contextualsolutions.de
Contextual Solutions
Berlin, Germany