Geert Kruizinga, Oliver Wolf & Nicolas Charbonnet (Bolder Group): Meeting rising demands with smart solutions
Geert Kruizinga, General Manager Luxembourg, Oliver Wolf, Head of Funds, and Nicolas Charbonnet, Head of Corporate & Governance introduce Bolder Group, an independent global service provider present in 19 countries and explain how the firm is innovating to meet rising client demands in fund and corporate services.
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Could you briefly introduce Bolder Group in a few words?
Bolder Group is an independent global service provider of corporate, funds, governance and private solutions to asset managers, corporations, multinationals, as well as high net-worth individuals. Bolder is present in 19 countries. Bolder Group is an active fund administrator in Luxembourg, providing fund domiciliation, fund administration (regulated and unregulated funds). Bolder is also a corporate administrator in Luxembourg, assisting clients in company formation (SA / SARL), SPV structuring and business support.
How are your customers’ needs evolving, and how are you adapting to them?
Two key factors constantly reshape the financial services industry: technology and regulations. Market participants are adapting to these changes, and as a service provider, so are we. Clients, especially those who are digitally savvy, have become increasingly data-driven over the years. They demand transparency and real-time access to their information. In response, Bolder continually invests in our proprietary technology, including our investor platform, to enable secure DIY functions with the support of our specialists. At the same time, tightening global regulations are increasing the administrative burdens for our clients. The shift has prompted us to offer integrated solutions that combine self-service options with on-demand support, addressing our clients’ more complex needs in areas such as compliance and governance. We’re also expanding our governance suite to help clients efficiently manage compliance, risks, and reporting. This hybrid approach empowers clients to work independently while ensuring strong professional oversight.
“Our ultimate goal is to add value to business and society in a bolder way.”
What is Bolder Group’s vision for the next 5 years?
Our ultimate goal is to add value to business and society in a bolder way. We achieve this by embracing the changes and challenges within our industry. Since the launch of the Bolder Group brand, we have been laying the groundwork – designing systems and improving internal processes – to serve as true business partners to our clients, rather than simply acting as service providers. In the coming years, we envision deepening our co-sourcing platform and enhancing client collaboration by combining our digital tools with our team’s extensive expertise in governance, risk controls and compliance management. We will also leverage data analytics to provide proactive insights and explore blockchain technology and tokenisation to enhance efficiency and develop new asset servicing models. Throughout this process, we will maintain the high-touch service that characterises our client relationships, ensuring that technology complements – not replaces – the human element.