Modernising financial services is rarely a simple technology project. New digital services must work with legacy systems, meet regulatory requirements and deliver reliable customer experiences.
These challenges are familiar to German banks, insurers, payment service providers and FinTech platforms. At BankenTech in Frankfurt on 1 and 2 December, PIB FinTech Germany will introduce seven Dutch FinTech and consultancy companies looking to connect with German institutions and learn more about their priorities. Supported by the Dutch government and coordinated by Cognito Media, the programme creates opportunities for cross-border exchange and collaboration.
Expertise that works together
The cluster comprises Akkuro by Topicus, Bounce Watch, Business Radar, FiSer Consulting, PaymentGenes, WTSS and Zynyo. Their expertise spans core banking, onboarding, KYC and KYB, electronic signing, payments, compliance, business intelligence, transformation advice, verification and monitoring.
Each financial institution has different priorities. A bank modernising its core systems faces different questions from a payment provider entering a new market or an insurer improving digital onboarding. The cluster brings together complementary capabilities that can be relevant to these different needs. The challenge is not simply finding suitable technology. New solutions also need to integrate with existing systems and processes, support business objectives and meet applicable regulatory requirements.
Building on Dutch-German cooperation
Germany and the Netherlands have close economic ties and well-established financial markets. Both face questions about how to integrate new technologies into existing systems, improve digital services and respond to changing operational and regulatory requirements. The Netherlands has experience in digital financial services and an established supervisory framework. The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) supervises market conduct, while De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) is responsible for prudential supervision. For German organisations assessing potential partners, a provider’s regulatory status, relevant experience and ability to meet applicable requirements remain important considerations.
From knowledge exchange to partnerships
PIB FinTech Germany aims to strengthen connections between Dutch companies and the German financial-services sector. Its introduction at BankenTech offers an opportunity to hear directly from the market, exchange perspectives and explore where cooperation could deliver practical value.
By bringing different areas of expertise into the conversation, the cluster hopes to help Dutch and German organisations identify relevant approaches to the challenges facing financial services.
For more information, please contact Rosalie Suurmeijer at rosalie.suurmeijer@cognitomedia.nl
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