Why join

The FBA is a platform for the exchange of views on industry issues among its members, who are the leading foreign financial institutions operating in the Netherlands, and its partners, including leading law firms and accountants. At the same time, the FBA represents the interests of its members towards legislators and regulators in and outside the Netherlands.

We provide our members with timely and relevant information and networking opportunities which support the growth and operation of their businesses. In doing so, the FBA performs an important function in a period when the financial services sector remains a subject of wide debate and significant regulatory and legislative change.

The principle benefits of FBA membership include:

• Regular communication with and access to information from regulatory, legislative and industry bodies
• Expert guidance and advice on relevant topics in partnership with professional firms
• Support in resolving issues
• Participation in NVB working parties groups and committees
• Invitations to topical conferences and events, including networking opportunities and the FBA General Meeting
• Regular updates, newsletters and surveys

Organisation

The FBA has an Executive Board of between three and five members. The Board’s composition is determined by the Association’s General Meeting. Membership of the board should reflect the Association’s diversity. Board members are appointed for a maximum of four years.

It is the Executive Board’s role to set the strategy and policies of the Association, represent the FBA with business partners, including governments and regulators, and elect the members of working groups and commissions.

Member banks are mostly also affiliated to the Dutch Bankers' Association (NVB) and the FBA is represented in NVB commissions and working groups.