Financial sector

Utrecht is the second financial hub of the Netherlands. The central location and excellent accessibility have resulted in a strong growth of banks and national insurance companies here. The synergy with the IT sector has played an important role as well.

Financial companies like Rabobank, Santander, Volksbank, ABN Amro Lease, equensWorldine, Meeus and ASR Nederland have established their headquarters here.

These companies are already established in Utrecht

“In Utrecht it is quicker and easier to find young talent, knowledge based industry is attracted by the university, which is a bonus for new business; in short: a wonderful city for your company.”

-Eduard Schaepman, Chief Tribes

“Utrecht is also one of the largest student cities in the Netherlands, with many students from home and abroad. The city is not only commercially appealing, it is also rich in history and culture, such as the Dom Tower and the Central Museum.”

-Rien Braakman, General Manager and lawyer at Nexa Velo Advocaten

“Utrecht is the perfect base being central to the country and enables us to employ talented people from all over the Netherlands and across Europe and rest of world that can easily access Schiphol.”

-Stephan Sieber, CEO Unit4

“Utrecht is increasingly developing into ‘health valley’. It offers a productive base for collaboration, research and innovation. Also in the areas in which the St. Antonius Hospital is specialized. This is good news for patient care.”

-Douwe Biesma, CEO St. Antonius Hospital Utrecht

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