In recent years, the financial sector has been characterised by an increasing degree of digitalisation and the introduction of numerous new applications, processes or products under the impetus of technological innovations and changed preferences of the consumer.

On 16 October 2018, ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), UEAPME (European Association of Craft, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and European Movement International organised a conference on collaborative economy and new business models’ challenges: from promoting innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship to protecting consumers and workers.

9 October 2018, Brussels & Istanbul - B-Hive and KOOPHub signed a Memorandum of Understanding on September 19, 2018, during the Blockchain Fest in Istanbul. The signing ceremony took place in front of the audience.