Banking Circle Group Appoints Ralph Hamers As Chairman Of The Group Board Of Directors

The move marks a new phase of growth for the company as it continues to strengthen its platform and expand globally.

Banking Circle Group is a next-generation financial technology platform for global commerce, serving major clients including payment service providers, fintech companies, banks, global marketplaces, corporates, and online merchants.

The company operates at the clearing and settlement layer of the global financial system, enabling instant and seamless cross-border payments supported by a broader ecosystem of value-added services.

With strong client retention, it has surpassed €500 million in revenue and continues to grow rapidly, driven by international expansion and ongoing investment in technology, products, and regulatory capabilities.

Ralph Hamers brings extensive experience in scaling global financial institutions having led major transformations and managed complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments as Group CEO of both UBS and ING Group.

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He also has advisory experience with fast-growing fintech companies such as Arta and Grab. In his new role, he will work closely with the management team to accelerate global expansion enhance the product ecosystem, and strengthen the company’s operational and regulatory foundation for its next growth phase.

Ralph Hamers said: “For more than a decade, Banking Circle Group has innovated at the intersection of banking, technology and regulation. The team has built a one-of-a-kind platform and ecosystem, delivering real and compounding value to clients as they scale. I look forward to joining the Board and partnering with the team and other stakeholders as we enter this exciting next chapter of growth continuing to strengthen the platform, expanding globally and delivering even greater value to our clients.”

Anders La Cour, Co-Founder and CEO of Banking Circle Group, remarked: “What began as a small team with a bold idea has become a technology-led global financial infrastructure leader, growing rapidly with expanding profitability. I am immensely proud of the achievements of all my colleagues, and the trust that our clients have placed in us on the journey. Ralph’s experience will be critical as we continue to scale the business and prepare for the next phase of growth. We are very excited to welcome him into the business.”

About Banking Circle Group

Banking Circle Group is a next generation fintech platform for global commerce enabling cross border payments and embedded finance solutions. It serves leading digital businesses worldwide through advanced infrastructure for real time transactions. The group includes several regulated entities and is backed by EQT funds alongside its founding team.