WOMAN IN TECH
The Banking Tech Awards, a prestigious event recognizing significant advancements in banking, finance, and technology, recently concluded the year with its annual ceremony in London. Nearly 500 senior-level professionals from the banking and fintech sectors attended the awards.
Karin Van Hoecke, a board member at everyoneINVESTED, KBC’s wealth-tech spinoff, was awarded in the “Woman in Technology (W.I.T.) – Bank/Financial Institution” category. This accolade is not only a personal achievement for Karin but also a proud moment for the entire team. It serves as a reminder of women’s crucial role in the technology sector, especially within the financial industry.
“I am honored that KBC has clinched the 'Woman in Technology - Bank' category and am immensely grateful for this recognition. I thank my exceptional team at KBC for their unwavering dedication and support. This victory is a testament to our collective commitment to innovation and excellence. Let's celebrate the power of technology and the strides we are making in promoting diversity in the tech industry.”
Karin Van HoeckeBoard member
Karin Van Hoecke’s passion for innovation has been instrumental in advancing everyoneINVESTED’s mission to make investing accessible to all. She spearheaded the integration of cutting-edge technology with user-friendly platforms, democratizing wealth management. Her commitment to inclusivity in finance mirrors everyoneINVESTED’s vision, making investment strategies more accessible and simplifying them for the average retail client.
USE CASE:
Investing your spare change
The “invest your spare change” use case illustrates the crucial role Karin Van Hoecke played in the early days of everyoneINVESTED. In 2017, this payment feature was launched while she was in charge of Digital Transformation and Data at KBC Belgium. Karin has always worked toward making financial services accessible to everyone, but giving the “GO” to this service required some unconventional thinking.
Her trust in everyoneINVESTED’s ability to craft a simple yet compliant and highly converting journey has paid off. The solution removed all traditional barriers to investing and let clients automatically invest small amounts linked to their daily payments. The feature became an instant hit.
The “invest your spare change” use case illustrates the crucial role Karin Van Hoecke played in the early days of everyoneINVESTED. In 2017, this payment feature was launched while she was in charge of Digital Transformation and Data at KBC Belgium. Karin has always worked toward making financial services accessible to everyone, but giving the “GO” to this service required some unconventional thinking.
Her trust in everyoneINVESTED’s ability to craft a simple yet compliant and highly converting journey has paid off. The solution removed all traditional barriers to investing and let clients automatically invest small amounts linked to their daily payments. The feature became an instant hit.
This solution is still a cornerstone for recruiting online investors at KBC in several countries.
Also, the ongoing success of this solution has enabled everyoneINVESTED to share this innovation with other banks either as a business consultant or as a tech partner in collaboration with Mastercard.
