FEC at the crossroads: Hamid el Bouazzaouyi speaks at the Amsterdam Fintech Event. September 25, 2026 As financial institutions accelerate their use of AI, the challenge is shifting. The technology is advancing rapidly, but turning that potential into better transaction monitoring, fraud prevention and AML requires more than another AI pilot. It requires the right data foundations, clear governance and accountability, and an operating model in which technology and human judgement reinforce each other. On 7 October, Hamid el Bouazzaouyi, Data & AI Practice Lead Netherlands at Projective Group, will explore this challenge at Amsterdam Fintech Event 2026. Together with Suzanne Bos, Head of FEC & Legal at Handelsbanken, he will take the stage for: FEC at the crossroads: Data, AI & executive decision making Hamid will bring the Data & AI perspective, looking at how financial institutions can move from fragmented detection models towards connected, intelligence-led FEC capabilities - and what is needed to move AI out of experimentation and into core operations. Suzanne will bring the perspective from within the bank. Together, they will discuss where technology can strengthen FEC in practice, where human judgement remains essential, and how financial institutions can innovate while maintaining explainability, accountability and trust. Because the real opportunity is not simply to use more AI. It is to turn better data and technology into stronger controls, measurable outcomes and better customer protection. The session is part of Amsterdam Fintech Event 2026, taking place on 7-8 October at the World Trade Center Amsterdam. Under the theme The New Financial Infrastructure: Autonomous, embedded, and built on trust, around 300 senior fintech and financial professionals will come together across 16 sessions with more than 60 speakers. The wider programme explores the forces reshaping financial services, from agentic AI and next-generation payments to stablecoins, embedded finance and the EU AI Act. Will Projective Group see you in Amsterdam?

Projective Group relocates Dutch office to one of Amsterdam's main business districts. 09 June 2026 Consultancy.eu Projective Group, a pan-European financial services consultancy, has relocated its Dutch office to one of Amsterdam's main business districts. Established in 2006, Projective Group is a leading financial services consultancy with a presence in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Switzerland. In the Netherlands, the firm is this year celebrating its 15th anniversary - Projective Group launched its Dutch office in 2011 and has since experienced rapid growth, expanding into a business of more than 200 professionals. Its growth in the country has, along the way, been accelerated by five acquisitions, including Charco & Dique, Enigma Consulting, and Finance Club. Piet Impens, Country Lead for the Netherlands, has been part of the leadership team throughout this journey and says that the relocation from Driebergen to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA marks an important next chapter for the firm. "This move is a milestone that underpins our strategy to drive growth, attract talent, and adapt to evolving ways of working." From both a client and talent perspective, the move to the capital places the firm closer to key stakeholders. Projective Group works with major banks, insurance groups, pension funds, regulatory bodies, and fintech scale-ups - many of which are based in and around Amsterdam. "Location is increasingly a strategic decision," said Impens. "By moving to Amsterdam, we are positioning ourselves closer to clients, partners, and a broader talent pool. It reflects how we see the future of work: more connected, more collaborative, and more dynamic." Amsterdam is also home to two of the six largest universities in the Netherlands, providing a strong pipeline for graduate talent. Projective Group also hires extensively at senior levels from consulting and industry, and here too the capital region is a key draw, particularly within financial services. Impens further highlighted the decision to locate in the Bijlmer ArenA area, a business district that provides close proximity to both talent and infrastructure, and offers excellent connectivity via rail, metro, and road networks. Located in the Gaudí building, the new office has been designed to support flexible and collaborative working, featuring modern, more sustainable workspaces that encourage innovation and team interaction. "The workplace is evolving rapidly, and accessibility, collaboration, and employee experience now play a major role in long-term business growth," said Impens. "Our office strengthens Projective Group's employer value proposition by offering employees improved accessibility and a vibrant working environment." The design and fit-out of the office was led by Shake Design & Build, which also delivered Projective Group's offices in Belgium and London. The firm is well acquainted with the consulting sector, having previously completed fit-outs for peers including Bain & Company, BRG, and Deloitte and Baker Tilly in the Belgian market.

Projective Group Germany honored as top company for fifth consecutive year. Projective Group is thrilled to announce that Projective Group Germany has once again been awarded the Kununu Top Company Award, marking its fifth consecutive year as one of Germany's foremost employers. This milestone reflects much more than a trophy on the shelf. It underscores its deep and ongoing commitment to cultivating a workplace where its people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. "Securing this recognition for a fifth year in a row is a testament to our collective spirit and dedication," says Kersten Martin Meyer, People Lead for Projective Group Germany. "It motivates us to push further, evolve continuously, and continue ensuring that Projective Group remains a place where everyone can thrive." Securing this recognition for a fifth year in a row is a testament to its collective spirit and dedication. Highlights that made this possible. Sustained employee satisfaction: Over the years, its people have consistently rated its culture, leadership, and environment highly. A sign that Projective Group is not just growing in size, but evolving in quality. Strong recommendation metrics: Once again, a large majority of its team, past and present, have recommended Projective Group as a top workplace, showing how conviction and loyalty go hand in hand here. Elevated employer standards: The Kununu award doesn't just recognize popularity. It rigorously evaluates workplace practices, transparency, feedback culture, and more. Earning it five years in a row positions Projective Group firmly among the top 5 % of employers in Germany. Continued strategic expansion: As its team continues to grow and diversify, Projective Group remain focused on aligning its expansion with deepening expertise and stronger client value. Each new hire, each new project, each new initiative carries the spirit of excellence that its people live and breathe every day. A heartfelt thank you to its team. This achievement isn't about Projective Group, it's about you: every consultant, every support colleague, every partner who has contributed. Your trust, your ideas, your drive, your voice, etc. it's what makes Projective Group an environment worthy of recognition. As Projective Group enter this new chapter, Projective Group reaffirm its promise to keep investing in development, in culture, in openness, and in creating a workplace that respects well-being as much as it encourages ambition. As Projective Group enter this new chapter, Projective Group reaffirm its promise to keep investing in development, in culture, in openness, and in creating a workplace that respects well-being as much as it encourages ambition. Projective Group look forward to other milestones, colossal and incremental, with confidence, gratitude, and a humble conviction that its best achievements lie ahead. About Projective Group. Established in 2006, Projective Group is a leading Financial Services change specialist. Projective Group is recognised within the industry as a complete solutions provider, partnering with clients in Financial Services to provide resolutions that are both holistic and pragmatic. Projective Group has evolved to become a trusted partner for companies that want to thrive and prosper in an ever-changing Financial Services landscape.