Simon Boonen - ING - Paris Fintech Forum

At Paris Fintech Forum, Simon Boonen, Fintech Lead at ING, reveals to us what his responsibilities are at ING, shedding light onto his contributions towards the organisation. ING is a prominent global financial institution renowned for its comprehensive portfolio of banking and financial services catering to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. With a commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth, ING leverages innovative solutions and digital advancements to empower customers and deliver exceptional value. “I’m part of group strategy and innovation, and in my role as Fintech Lead, I’m trying to build bridges between ING and the ecosystem, finding ways how we can connect to fintechs to make collaboration happen between the bank and the fintechs.” “We’ve set out a strategy and focus areas, and there are three actually: We’re focusing on digital assets, we’re focusing on open finance and then lastly, we’re also focusing on other emerging technologies.”