The attractiveness of the Netherlands as a gateway to Europe

5-Minute Insight

Considering how to retain access to the European market for your financial services business?

Given the significant economic and political turmoil in the financial services sector, many financial services organisations are (re) considering the location of their headquarters or parts of their business. Where access to the European market is required, the availability of talent, cost effectiveness, and the ability to innovate as well as the place of registration and filing the applicable licenses are important elements in making the decision on the best location. These elements are relevant for all types of institutions (e.g. retail banks, asset and wealth management, investment management, insurance and fintech start-ups) although the weighting may differ.