The app is designed especially with younger investors in mind, giving them a simple and transparent way to start building their financial future while staying within the trusted Degroof Petercam ecosystem.
Self Investor is part of Degroof Petercam’s broader strategy to strengthen its digital offering and respond to changing client expectations. Many investors, particularly younger generations, increasingly seek mobile-first solutions that combine autonomy with clear guidance. With this launch, Degroof Petercam ensures that clients no longer need to turn to third-party apps to access modern investing, they can do it directly with the bank they already know and trust.
A modern investing experience
At launch, the app introduces several features designed to make investing straightforward and engaging:
Fast onboarding: open and fund an account in just a few steps.
Curated themes: invest in ideas that matter, such as sustainability, technology and healthcare.
Clarity by design: plain-language explanations of portfolios, trades and risks, available in French, Dutch and English.
Full compliance: all disclosures and updates meet European standards including MiFID II, PRIIPs and SFDR.
“Self Investor is a major step forward in our ambition to serve every generation of investors,” says [Name], [Title] at Degroof Petercam. “It combines the convenience of a modern app with the expertise and security of our bank. This way, our clients gain control and flexibility without having to compromise on trust.”
Powered by strong partnerships
Behind the scenes, the app was built with technology partner InvestSuite. Their modular software platform allowed Degroof Petercam to move from concept to launch quickly, while fully tailoring the experience to its own brand and compliance standards.
Looking ahead
The launch campaign highlights Degroof Petercam’s commitment to innovation and client-centric services. Future updates will expand the investment universe, add more educational content and introduce new features to further engage clients throughout their investing journey.
With Self Investor, Degroof Petercam reinforces its role as a forward-looking financial institution that combines tradition and innovation — offering clients both the reassurance of experience and the excitement of modern investing.
