The Benelux financial market is undergoing a significant transformation.
In our latest paper, we pinpoint key trends and measures for companies to optimise their operations and remain competitive.
Key trends:
- Banks offering more loans for projects that contribute to social good
- Banks to hold more capital against high-risk exposures
- Stricter assessments on credit and potential economic fluctuations
- M&A surge in balance sheet-based business models
- Institutions struggle to track business changes impacting credit risk lifecycle
- Non-bank lenders rising in SME financing
- Insurance companies consider the Netherlands for European expansion
With A&M Benelux specialised teams in Financial Due Diligence, Tax, Loan Portfolio Advisory, and Risk & Regulatory services, we successfully help leaders across the entire value chain.
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