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2018 IFZ Global FinTech Rankings

What cities have the strongest potential for entrepreneurship, innovation and FinTech across the globe?

The Institute for Financial Services Zug (IFZ) of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences has conducted a comprehensive research study identifying the regions with the most robust FinTech ecosystems using factors generally associated with driving entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as indicators related to financial technologies.

In assessing the most attractive centers for locating FinTech businesses, factors may be of varying importance to different entrepreneurs and start-ups. For this reason Thomson Reuters developed this interactive data tool using its patent-pending technology which lets you to adjust IFZ’s factor weightings according to your specific criteria.

Please note: The research study was designed and implemented solely by The Institute for Financial Services Zug (IFZ). Thomson Reuters did not participate in the study design or analysis.

Research study conducted by IFZ

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