News Austria: BingX Secures EU Crypto License in Austria, Targets 29 European Markets
BingX has secured a MiCA license through its Austrian subsidiary, MEGE zweite GmbH, clearing a regulatory step toward offering cryptocurrency services in 29 Eur ...
News Austria: Banqup and Post Business Solutions partner to revolutionize digital financial workflows for Austrian businesses
LA HULPE, BELGIUM – 21 September 2026, 7:00 a.m. CEST – Banqup Group SA (Euronext: BANQ) (Banqup, Company), a European fintech provider that simplifies financial flows through an innovative secured platform for e-invoicing, e-payment, e-reporting and e-trust solutions with built-in compliance at its core, announces a new meaningful collaboration with Post Business Solutions, an Austrian based leader in innovative digital and physical business process solutions. The new partnership marks a signif
News Austria: Austrian banks fueled EWO’s gains; margin pressure now threatens the income
Quick ReadEWO has surged 55% in one year and yields roughly 4%, but two consecutive distribution cycles have already been cut double digits year-over-year.Erste Group and Raiffeisen drive EWO's income, and ECB rate cuts in a slowing euro area threaten to compress Austrian bank margins further.Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's fre...
News Austria: A decade on from disaster, Austrian bank BAWAG plans IPO
Austria's former trade union bank BAWAG is planning a stock market debut later this year to set the seal on a decade-long recovery from its near collapse in a fraud scandal. The initial public offering (IPO) looks set to be the country's largest for at least 10 years, and would provide an opportunity for its majority owner, U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, to cash in on its investment. Sources close to the matter told Reuters in June the listing of a 20-30 percent stake could value Austria's fourth-biggest lender at up to 5 billion euros ($5.9 billion).
News Austria: UPDATE 1-Regulator probes money laundering controls at Austria's Raiffeisen
Austria's financial regulator FMA has been investigating Raiffeisen Bank International over anti-money-laundering failures, the Austrian bank said on Thursday in its annual report. The investigation is focused on the so-called know-your-customer rules, the bank said, referring to a key safety guard to prevent money laundering. It comes as the group, the largest Western bank in Russia, is also under investigation by the United States' sanctions authority - the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control.
News Austria: Austrian banks unaffected by banking turmoil - finance minister tells NZZ
Austria's government is monitoring the global banking turmoil although there are so far no signs of it spreading to the country's financial sector, Finance Minister Magnus Brunner said in an interview published on Saturday. He also defended Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) which has come under fire for continuing to operate in Russia despite the war in Ukraine. The Austrian lender is now the most important Western bank in Russia, offering a lifeline to people and businesses there seeking to make international payments, but it is under growing pressure from Western officials and investors to quit.
News Austria: Austria Turns to Public Ethereum Blockchain for €1.15 Billion Bond Auction
Austria will raise a total 1.15 billion euros in a federal bond auction on Oct. 2 using blockchain notarization, according to Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB), which oversees the auctions for issuing federal bonds as a neutral capital market participant for the Austrian Federal Financing Agency (OeBFA). The auction demonstrates Austria’s pioneering role in Europe for deploying blockchain
News Austria: Austria will use Ethereum to track up to $1.3B in government bonds
There’s another major economy looking to raise funds with blockchain tech. Austria is auctioning $1.3 billion (€1.15B) worth of government bonds to be authenticated with help from the Ethereum ...
News Austria: S&P to cut France, Austria credit rating by one notch each
Standard & Poor's is set to downgrade the credit ratings of France and Austria by one notch each, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing an unnamed official. It said the triple-A, top-notch ...
News Austria: EQS-AFR: Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG: Release of a Financial report
EQS Dissemination of Financial Reports: Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG / Release of Financial Reports Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG: Release of a Financial report 29.09.2025 / 12:41 CET/CEST Announcement according ...
News Austria: Online Bank N26 to Offer Crypto Through Bitpanda's Trading Product
Digital bank N26 is entering the crypto world and will allow select customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies on its app. The Berlin-headquartered N26 will leverage Austrian crypto exchange ...
News Austria: Austrian Government Prohibits Import of All Palestine Goods
In view of the difficult position of the National Bank, the Government has prohibited the import into Austria of foreign luxury articles, and even of a number of articles of necessity, with the result ...
News Austria: Austrian financial and legal expert questions Signa restructuring
The restructuring plan for the insolvent Signa Group of ex-billionaire René Benko is the wrong approach, according to the Austrian Financial Procurator's Office. The promised quota of 30% for creditors can only be achieved if there is a "striking market recovery" in real estate, the president of the office, Wolfgang Peschorn, told the Foreign Press Association in Vienna. He maintained that bankruptcy would have been the cleaner solution. Such a break-up under the direction of an insolvency admin
News Austria: Austrian Financial Market Authority Stops ‘Active Managed Mining’ Operation
The cryptocurrency industry have created a host of legal questions as old definitions are forced on brand new innovations. Does switching between the most profitable coin to mine at each time considered some type of fund management, Austrian regulators seems to think so.
News Austria: E-Commerce Update - Austria's Social Commerce Market Set For Rapid Growth
Austria's social commerce market is poised for significant expansion, with projections indicating a growth rate of 12.4% annually, reaching a market value of USD 15.60 billion by 2026. This sector encompasses various retail categories and segments, such as B2B, B2C, and C2C, driven by mobile and cross-border transactions. Key developments include the emphasis on video and social network-led commerce, as well as diverse payment methods, highlighting opportunities across different city tiers...
News Austria: Comprehensive Data-Driven Analysis Reveals Austria's Social Commerce Landscape, Predicts $0.94 Billion Market Value for 2023, and Foresees Growth Opportunities
Dublin, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Austria Social Commerce Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - 50+ KPIs on Social Commerce Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics - Q2 2023 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The social commerce industry in Austria will experience robust growth, with an expected annual increase of 19.2% in 2023, reaching a market value of US$0.94 billion. Thi
News Austria: Austria B2C Ecommerce Business Report 2025: Market to Grow by 6.6%, Reaching $19.22 Billion - Forecast to 2029
The Austrian ecommerce market offers opportunities in mobile-first experiences, alternative deliveries, and sustainability initiatives. With strong foreign marketplace dominance, domestic retailers can differentiate through service, niche specialization, and optimized payment solutions to navigate cross-border competition and consumer preferences. Austrian B2C Ecommerce Market Austrian B2C Ecommerce Market Dublin, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Austria B2C Ecommerce Market Size & Forecas
News Austria: Austria Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Intelligence Report 2025: Market to Grow by 10.5% to Reach $5.73 Billion This Year - Future Growth Dynamics to 2029
Austria's prepaid card and digital wallet market is projected to grow by 10.5% annually, hitting $5.73 billion by 2025. With a robust CAGR of 14.2% from 2020-2024, the expansion is expected to continue at 9.0% CAGR through 2029, reaching $8.09 billion. The report offers detailed insights into market dynamics, trends, and consumer behaviors, helping stakeholders identify growth opportunities. Austrian Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Austrian Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Dublin, J
