Insights Library – Fintech Blogs & Research – Holland Fintech Association
Introduction
Welcome to the Holland Fintech Association’s Insights page.
Here, you’ll find a wealth of fintech-related knowledge and expertise from our community. Our page features a diverse range of content, including member and in-house blogs, comprehensive whitepapers, and detailed research reports. Dive in to stay informed and inspired by the latest trends and developments in the fintech industry.
Latest Insights
HFA Featured in the Elsevier Weekblad by Topic Talks (NL) – Nederland is fintech’s ‘Gateway to Europe’
- HFA Organisation
Amsterdam is een magneet voor internationale fintechbedrijven die de Europese markt willen veroveren. ’We zijn echt de ’gateway’, omdat we een sterke infrastructuur hebben van banken, kennisinstituten, juridische knowhow et cetera. Die combinatie zo dicht bij elkaar en zo toegankelijk is niet zomaar elders te vinden.’
PaymentGenes Academy Relaunches Foundation Course with New Modules
- HFA Member
PaymentGenes Academy has relaunched its Foundation Course with a fully updated 2026 Edition. The programme introduces eight expert-designed modules covering the full payments ecosystem — from tokenisation and Open Banking to PSD regulation and payment orchestration. With over 900 professionals trained across 20+ countries, the Academy continues to set the standard for practical payments education.
HFA got featured in Het Financieel Dagblad: Europe at the crossroads of payment innovation and trust
- HFA Organisation
The financial sector is in a phase of profound change. Artificial intelligence, embedded finance and digital currencies are redefining how money moves and how consumers and businesses settle payments with one another. At the same time, many players are struggling with outdated systems, cross-border regulation and the question of how innovation can be embraced responsibly without losing the trust of users.
Treezor accelerates its European expansion
- HFA Member
Paris, March 11, 2025–Treezor, the leader in Banking-as-a-Service, is expanding its range of services and the capabilities of its platform, facilitating the management of payments in various European countries, in order to support its customers in their international development and strengthen its presence in these markets.
The German Fintech and Banking Report 2025
- HFA Member
Germany’s banking and fintech sector is at a pivotal moment. With new regulations, AI-driven financial solutions, and embedded finance gaining momentum, the market is shifting rapidly.
Enforcement of registration requirement for providers of crypto services
- HFA Member
What will change with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation that will apply from December 30, 2024? Read full article in Dutch here.
Top 5 Predictions for the Dutch Fintech Talent Market in 2025
- HFA Member
In 2025, Amsterdam’s fintech scene thrives, driven by top talent. Here are five key predictions for the Dutch fintech talent market by Global Fintech Talent.
DG FISMA meets HFA Board
- HFA Organisation
In January, a delegation from the HFA Board was invited by the DG FISMA office to discuss the European Capital Markets Union. Read more on the meetup here.
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