ATEB - Association of Treasury Experts in Belgium

What ATEB - Association of Treasury Experts in Belgium does

ATEB (Association of Treasury Experts in Belgium) is a not-for-profit professional association founded in 1991 in Brussels by a group of corporate treasurers seeking a non-commercial environment for peer exchange. It serves roughly 200+ corporate treasury practitioners working at Belgian enterprises, operating under a horizontal-segmentation model that admits individuals, corporate (standard and gold) members, and a capped set of independent consultants and banking/consulting professionals (the latter capped at one-third of the Board). Core offerings are a portfolio of recurring events - an annual ATEB Summit (2026 to be hosted at ING Marnix in Brussels), an ATEB Tech Day (inaugural dedicated technology event in 2025, with platinum sponsors Kyriba and BNP Paribas and gold sponsors GTreasury and ION Treasury), quarterly roundtables and Treasury Snapshots, working groups on technology, KYC, transfer pricing, and regulation, plus the annual 'Making a Difference' Recognition Awards launched in 2019 and job-request coordination. The association is the Belgian member of the European Association of Corporate Treasurers (EACT) and the International Group of Treasury Associations (IGTA), giving it an official representational mandate with national and international authorities.

The business model is recurring annual membership contributions (individual plus corporate standard/gold tiers; specific fees not publicly disclosed) supplemented by event sponsorship from a dense bench of European and US banks, the Big 4, treasury-technology vendors (Kyriba, GTreasury, ION, Cobase), and ratings agencies (Moody's, Fitch). Pricing is subscription-style annual billing, with unemployed members seeking roles exempted from fees at the Board's discretion. Distribution runs through the atebforum.be website and the Glueup member platform for sign-up, with LinkedIn, TMI (Treasury Management International) as official media partner, and member referrals providing top-of-funnel reach. The Board comprises three to fifteen unpaid members serving two-year renewable terms, with four officers (President Karen Van den Driessche, Vice-President Michel Verholen, Treasurer and General Secretary Piet Waterloos, plus a Membership Coordinator and Partnership Coordinator), and a small paid staff of approximately ten executing operational work.

ATEB has no proprietary technology product and no AI/ML capability; technology is limited to Glueup for member management plus web/email/LinkedIn distribution. International affiliations create a content-and-discount pipeline for members into EuroFinance conferences, Treasury 360° Europe, and EACT/IGTA programming. The office footprint is a single Brussels headquarters at Avenue Louise 143/4, with no subsidiaries and no parent entity. As a not-for-profit, ATEB does not disclose revenue and reinvests surplus into its mission of promoting Belgian treasury standards, peer exchange, and representation.

Name

ATEB - Association of Treasury Experts in Belgium

Legal name

Association of Treasury Experts Belgium (ATEB)

Website

https://atebforum.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ATEB is a not-for-profit professional association, founded in 1991 in Brussels, that serves 200+ Belgian corporate treasury practitioners through annual membership fees, an annual Summit and Tech Day, recognition awards, and official representation via EACT and IGTA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Contributions: ATEB generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by treasury professionals. Membership types include individual membership and corporate membership (standard or gold). The association is not-for-profit and uses contributions to fund events, educational initiatives, and operational activities.

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ATEB is a not-for-profit professional association that, through annual membership contributions, brings together over 200 corporate treasury professionals in Belgium for peer knowledge exchange, professional development, and industry representation. Its core deliverable is a curated calendar of events — including the annual ATEB Summit, Treasury Snapshots, workshops, webinars, working groups, and the Recognition Awards program — that enables treasury practitioners to share best practices, stay current on regulatory and technology developments, and access an international network via EACT and IGTA.

Product overview

ATEB (Association of Treasury Experts in Belgium) is a not-for-profit professional association that provides services to over 200 corporate treasury members in Belgium rather than a commercial product company. Its core offerings include organizing conferences, workshops, and training sessions (such as the annual ATEB Summit and quarterly events), facilitating working groups for peer knowledge sharing, running the annual Recognition Awards program, and providing access to member benefits including EuroFinance partnership discounts. ATEB also offers a member platform for event registration and resources. The organization represents Belgian treasurers internationally through EACT and IGTA memberships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ATEB Individual Membership Annual subscription membership for individual corporate treasury professionals working in Belgium, granting access to events, working groups, Recognition Awards, peer network, and international affiliations via EACT and IGTA.
• ATEB Corporate Membership (Standard or Gold) Annual corporate subscription offered in two tiers (standard and gold) that allows up to three individuals from the same organization to participate in ATEB events, working groups, and Recognition Awards.
• ATEB Events and Conferences (Annual Summit, Treasury Snapshots, Workshops, Webinars) Treasury-focused event program including the annual ATEB Summit, quarterly Treasury Snapshots, workshops, webinars, and training sessions covering treasury technology, transfer pricing, KYC, FX risk management, and regulatory compliance for corporate treasury professionals.
• ATEB Recognition Awards ('Making a Difference') Annual 'Making a Difference' recognition program that celebrates treasury excellence and achievements by Belgian treasury teams and individuals, with awards presented at the New Year Cocktail event.
• ATEB Working Groups Facilitated discussion groups among members on specific treasury topics including technology, KYC, transfer pricing, and regulatory matters, enabling confidential best-practice sharing in a peer-only environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 corporate treasurers and treasury professionals in Belgium benefit from shared experiences and best practices
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Association of Corporate Treasurers (EACT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATEB is a member of EACT, which represents the European treasury profession. Through this membership, ATEB participates in European regulatory discussions, accesses international treasury resources, and collaborates on cross-border treasury initiatives.
• International Group of Treasury Associations (IGTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATEB is a member of IGTA, connecting Belgian treasury professionals with the global treasury community and enabling international collaboration and best practice sharing.
• Treasury Management International (TMI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTMI is the official media partner of ATEB, providing visibility through industry publication. ATEB members receive free access to TMI magazine app and other TMI resources.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration with Deloitte for treasury advisory workshops and educational events covering topics including transfer pricing, treasury transformation, payment fraud, and tax updates.
• INGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerING is a key sponsor of ATEB events including the annual Summit. ING hosts events at their Brussels location and provides sponsorship support.
• B-HiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerB-Hive is a collaborative innovation platform in the financial industry. ATEB partners with B-Hive for regtech and KYC-related events, including TrustHive blockchain-based identity management discussions.
• CFO MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with CFO Magazine for Digital Finance events; ATEB members receive 50% discount on CFO Top subscription.
• KyribacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of ATEB Tech Day 2025; provides treasury technology demonstrations and business cases.
• BNP ParibascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of ATEB Tech Day 2025; provides treasury technology solutions and demonstrations.
• CobaseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduct presentation and demonstration at ATEB Tech Day 2025.
• GTreasuryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor presenting at ATEB Tech Day 2025.
• ION TreasuryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor presenting at ATEB Tech Day 2025.
• ZanderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration for transfer pricing workshops, treasury training sessions, and annual risk seminars covering treasury transformation and best practices.
• AmundiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for ATEB Summit 2025.
• CiticoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for ATEB Summit 2025 and Doing Business in India events.
• PwCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for ATEB Summit 2025 and treasury advisory events covering M&A, FX risk management, and policy.
• SantanderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for ATEB Summit 2025.
• Société GénéraleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for ATEB Summit 2025.
• Fitch RatingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for New Year Drinks 2026 event.
• Deutsche BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on supply chain financing roundtables and Doing Business in India events.
• BloombergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for IFRS 9 workshops and transfer pricing sessions; provides Bloomberg tools for arm's length analysis.
• EYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for tax update webinars and events, crime insights roundtable, and treasury policy workshops.
• JPMorgancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on M&A treasury presentation with PwC; provided treasury advisory expertise.
• Moody's RatingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Summer Drinks Reception 2026.
• EuroFinancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerATEB provides media partnership and member discounts for EuroFinance International Treasury Management conferences; offers complimentary tickets for senior treasury professionals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Association Française des Trésoriers d'Entreprise (AFTE): French national treasury association serving the same corporate treasury persona in France. Directly comparable operating model — membership-based, events-driven, advocacy for treasury profession — with a larger addressable market.
• Vereinigung für Treasury (TAF Germany): German national treasury association serving corporate treasury professionals in Germany. Comparable operating model (membership, events, advocacy) with a significantly larger addressable market.
• Dutch Association of Corporate Treasurers (DACT): Dutch national treasury association serving Benelux-region corporate treasury professionals. Operates a similar membership and event model to ATEB and competes for member attention in the Benelux region.
• B-Hive: Belgian financial-services innovation platform with which ATEB partners for regtech and KYC events. Overlaps with ATEB on serving Belgian financial community stakeholders and adjacent content areas.
• Schweizerische Treasurer Vereinigung (Swiss TAF): Swiss national treasury association operating a similar membership, event, and advocacy model. Comparable governance structure and member persona, with regional rather than direct competition.

Others

• EuroFinance: Event organizer for international treasury management conferences with which ATEB partners for member discounts. Addresses the same treasury professional audience through large-scale events rather than membership services.
• Treasury Management International (TMI): Treasury-focused media and content publisher that is ATEB's official media partner. TMI covers similar topics (treasury technology, FX, regulations) and addresses the same practitioner audience through editorial rather than membership.

Broad incumbents

• International Group of Treasury Associations (IGTA): Global umbrella of national treasury associations, of which ATEB is a member. Provides international coordination and represents the treasury profession globally — a complementary rather than competing body.
• European Association of Corporate Treasurers (EACT): Pan-European treasury association of which ATEB is a member. EACT provides advocacy, resources, and events at the European level, serving the same treasury professional persona as ATEB but with broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) - UK: UK-based professional association for corporate treasurers, offering similar membership, events, and qualification-based services. Closest national peer to ATEB in terms of operating model and member persona.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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