IFB welcomes four new members: Euroclear, Helios Foundation, Symbiotics Netherlands and Wealins.
Euroclear is a new Regular Supporter of IFB. Euroclear is a global provider of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) services that specializes in the clearing and settlement of domestic and cross-border securities transactions, as well as the safekeeping and asset servicing of these securities. The last few years, Euroclear has included more sustainability and impact into her operations, fully aligned with IFB’s ambitions.
Helios Foundation was incorporated in March of 2024. Helios is endowed with funding from (the sale of) the Group Vinçotte, with focus on Belgium. Helios has two main missions, of which (1) to decarbonize the Belgian economy and (2) to improve the effect of work on mental well-being. Helios will start sustaining applied research projects and impact investment in the fields of these two missions. It intends to use different financial products whilst investing in this space.
Symbiotics Netherlands (SYNL) is an investment firm authorized and regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (“AFM”). SYNL is a fully-owned subsidiary of Symbiotics Investments and acts as its placement agent. Their vision is to improve the human capacity to live together on the planet, with a particular focus on socio-economic inclusion and climate resilience. Their mission is to foster sustainable development in emerging and frontier economies by connecting investors to local financial intermediaries, enterprises and projects. SYNL’s strategy is to be the leading market access platform for impact investing.
WEALINS is a leading life insurance company based in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. It has developed true expertise in the design of innovative cross-border life insurance and capitalization solutions. WEALINS offers its partners and their clients: exclusive wealth support, taking into account their current and future needs, its expertise in “Wealth Insurance as a Service”, as well as its operational excellence. The company favors a Human-to-Human approach and collaborates internationally with reference partners to guarantee them personalized and long-lasting solutions.
