dutch association of corporate treasurers

What dutch association of corporate treasurers does

DACT (Nederlandse Vereniging van Corporate Treasurers) is a non-profit professional association headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands, serving corporate treasury professionals through individual (not corporate) membership priced at €200 per year excluding VAT. The association connects approximately 800 members representing 54 countries, comprising treasury professionals from multinationals, large and medium-sized enterprises, government, and non-profit organizations, with 79% of Dutch origin in 2024 and a gender split of 79% male / 21% female. Its product portfolio spans a flagship annual Treasury Fair (a two-day exhibition at Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol), the DACT Academy educational event (entering its 5th edition in November 2026), the DACT Treasury Award recognizing treasury innovation, the DACT Thesis Award bridging academia and practice, a Mentoring Programme with nearly 50 senior mentors, and the biennial Treasury Trends Tracker research initiative co-developed with Rabobank and Orchard Finance. DACT also administers the RT (Registered Treasurer) Register in partnership with VU University Amsterdam's Postgraduate Programme in Treasury Management and Corporate Finance, which has operated since 1996 and grants graduates the RT professional designation.

The association monetizes primarily through membership dues and event-related revenue streams including exhibitor and sponsor fees, with non-members paying €200 per job posting on the DACT Jobs Portal. Its go-to-market motion is event-driven, leveraging the annual Treasury Fair, DACT Academy, networking groups (Women in Treasury, Young Treasurers, Public Sector), committee engagement, and a member portal (my.dact.nl) to acquire and retain members. DACT maintains a broad partner ecosystem across Dutch and global banks (Rabobank, ABN AMRO, ING, J.P. Morgan), the Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, PwC), treasury technology providers (Bloomberg, Zanders, Orchard Finance), and is an active participant in the IGTA (International Group of Treasury Associations) network. Operationally, DACT runs on a small staff team of 2–5 employees under Chairman Maaike Vermeulen, with leadership transitioning from outgoing General Manager Milena Babovic to Helen Derksen as of January 2026.

Name

dutch association of corporate treasurers

Legal name

Nederlandse Vereniging van Corporate Treasurers (DACT)

Website

https://dact.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DACT is the Dutch professional membership association for corporate treasury professionals, connecting 800+ members across 54 countries through annual events (Treasury Fair, DACT Academy), awards programs, mentoring, biennial research, and administration of the RT (Registered Treasurer) Register with VU University Amsterdam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bussum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: DACT generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees. Membership is personal (not corporate) and costs €200 per year excluding VAT. The association had 777 members in 2024 and over 800 members in 2025, representing approximately 8% annual growth.
2. Event participation fees: Revenue from the annual Treasury Fair (exhibitor and sponsor fees), DACT Academy, and other professional events. Non-members pay €200 to post job vacancies on the DACT website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DACT is a non-profit professional association that supports corporate treasurers through individual membership, annual events (Treasury Fair, DACT Academy), professional development programs (mentoring, awards), industry research (Treasury Trends Tracker), and administration of the Registered Treasurer (RT) certification in partnership with VU University Amsterdam. Membership is personal at €200 per year, with member-exclusive access to networking, workshops, specialized reports, and conferences.

Product overview

DACT (Dutch Association of Corporate Treasurers) is a professional association for corporate treasurers and treasury professionals in the Netherlands, not a technology product company. The organization offers a membership program as its primary service, providing networking facilitation, professional development opportunities, and knowledge exchange platforms. The core offerings include the annual DACT Treasury Fair (exhibition event), DACT Academy (educational event), DACT Treasury Award (innovation recognition), DACT Thesis Award (academic excellence), DACT Mentoring Programme, Treasury Trends Tracker (research initiative), Talk to the Treasurer (interview series), and job portal. DACT also administers the Registered Treasurer (RT) Register in partnership with VU University Amsterdam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DACT Academy: Annual educational event bringing together science and practice in treasury
• DACT Treasury Award
• DACT Thesis Award
• DACT Mentoring Programme
• Treasury Trends Tracker
• Treasury Fair

Products and services

• DACT Membership Annual personal membership program for corporate treasurers and treasury professionals in the Netherlands, providing networking opportunities, professional development, exclusive information access, and event participation at €200 per year excluding VAT.
• DACT Treasury Fair Annual 2-day exhibition event held at Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol, bringing together treasury service providers (banks, consultants, technology vendors) and corporate treasury professionals for lectures, product demonstrations, and networking. Includes exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities.
• DACT Academy Annual educational event featuring keynote speeches from economists, academics, journalists, and practitioners, combining academic research with professional treasury practice. 5th edition planned for November 2026.
• DACT Treasury Award Annual award celebrating innovation, excellence, and impact within the treasury profession, recognizing outstanding treasury projects that demonstrate smart solutions and real-world results. 2024 recipient was Accell Group; 2025 nominees included Airwallex, Tennet, and Aalberts.
• DACT Thesis Award Annual award recognizing outstanding academic work in treasury and corporate finance from Dutch university students, bridging the gap between academia and the professional treasury community. Sponsored by Treasurer Search.
• DACT Mentoring Programme Mentorship program connecting experienced treasury professionals with younger members, featuring a mentor catalog with nearly 50 experienced treasury professionals available to guide mentees.
• Treasury Trends Tracker Bi-annual research initiative tracking treasury trends and insights from Dutch treasury professionals, conducted by DACT in partnership with Rabobank and Orchard Finance.
• DACT Jobs Portal Online platform for sharing treasury job vacancies, free for DACT members and available to non-members for €200 per posting excluding VAT.
• RT Register Administration Administration of the RT (Registered Treasurer) Register in partnership with VU University Amsterdam, verifying RT title holders who graduate from VU's Postgraduate Programme in Treasury Management and Corporate Finance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ members representing 8% annual growth
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• VU University AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince September 1996, VU University Amsterdam has offered a Postgraduate Programme in Treasury Management and Corporate Finance, educating participants to become Registered Treasurers (RT). DACT is a member of the RT Association and administers the RT Register.
• RabobankflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRabobank is a key partner supporting DACT events and the Treasury Trends Tracker research initiative. The bi-annual Treasury Trends Tracker research is conducted in partnership with Rabobank and Orchard Finance.
• Orchard FinanceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrchard Finance is a leading advisory and staffing organization specializing in Debt Advisory and Treasury. They co-sponsor the Treasury Trends Tracker research and DACT events including the DACT Run at the Treasury Fair.
• Treasurer SearchcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTreasurer Search is a recruitment agency specialized in permanent and interim Treasurer positions. They sponsor the DACT Thesis Award and support DACT Academy events.
• ABN AMROminorGTM or Marketing PartnerABN AMRO offers financial services to large corporates and financial institutions. Partner for Treasury Fair exhibitions and provides expertise in areas such as cash & liquidity management, corporate finance, and treasury solutions.
• BloombergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBloomberg's solutions for Corporate Treasury are relied on by more than 8,000 corporations worldwide. Partner at Treasury Fair with product demonstrations and expertise in treasury management.
• J.P. MorganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJ.P. Morgan Payments combines treasury services, trade, card and merchant services capabilities. Processes nearly $10 trillion payments daily. Partner at DACT events sharing treasury expertise.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDeloitte provides Treasury Advisory services focusing on key events including executive transitions, regulatory compliance, M&A, transformations and technology programs. Partner for DACT events.
• EYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEY Treasury Services provides treasury services including support with strategy, financial risk management, global cash and liquidity management, treasury technology, and bank relationship management.
• PwCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPwC's global Corporate Treasury network combines treasury professionals, bankers, system developers, accountants, integrators and management consultants. Partner at DACT events.
• ZandersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZanders is a global independent treasury and risk consulting firm with over 30 years of experience. Partner at DACT Treasury Fair with expertise in treasury strategy, technology, and risk management.
• ING Wholesale BankingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerING Wholesale Banking meets all banking needs of large corporations, multinationals and financial institutions. Partner at Treasury Fair providing treasury and cash management solutions.
• Vereniging Kinderkanker Nederland (VOKK)minorOthersDACT has been a proud partner of the Vereniging Ouders van Kinderen met Kanker (VOKK) for many years to raise awareness and funds at the DACT Treasury Fair. Supports the KanjerKetting reward system for children with cancer.
• IGTA (International Group of Treasury Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDACT participates in the IGTA network. The IGTA e-Journal is available to members, and DACT activities align with international treasury professional standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT): The UK's national professional association for corporate treasurers — directly comparable to DACT as a country-level treasury membership body offering credentialing (MCT/DCT), training, events, and policy advocacy for treasury professionals.
• European Association of Corporate Treasurers (EACT): The pan-European umbrella body for national treasury associations — DACT participates in the IGTA network and aligns with EACT standards, making it a direct counterpart at the European level that aggregates the work of country associations like DACT.
• Deutscher Verband der Treasurer (DVT): Germany's national professional association for corporate treasurers — a direct country-level peer with a similar mission of training, certification, networking, and policy advocacy, and a comparable European counterpart that DACT would naturally benchmark against.
• Association des Trésoriers d'Entreprise (AFTE): France's professional association for corporate treasurers — direct European peer offering certification, conferences, and working groups for French corporate treasury professionals, with similar structure to DACT.

Broad incumbents

• Association for Financial Professionals (AFP): The largest US professional association for treasury and finance professionals — comparable as a dominant national membership body offering certification (CTP), events, and research for corporate treasurers, though broader in scope (includes controllers, FP&A, and AR/AP).
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA): A larger UK-based chartered professional body for public finance and accounting — broader in scope than DACT but comparable as a credential-issuing membership organization serving finance professionals in adjacent disciplines (treasury, audit, accounting).
• AICPA & CIMA (Association of International Certified Professional Accountants): Global accounting and finance professional body — broader incumbent providing credentialing, training, and content relevant to treasury and corporate finance professionals, competing for members' attention and CPD budgets that DACT also targets.

Others

• International Group of Treasury Associations (IGTA): Global network of national treasury associations, of which DACT is an active member — provides coordination, joint publications (e-Journal), and shared standards across country-level treasury bodies like DACT.
• EuroFinance: A major treasury events and research business owned by The Economist Group — operates the large annual EuroFinance Treasury Management conference (which DACT co-promotes in NL), positioning it as an event/research peer that competes for treasury audience attention and sponsor spend.

Regional players

• Treasury Management Association of Singapore (TMAS): Singapore's national professional association for treasury professionals — comparable Asia-Pacific peer offering certification, events, and networking for corporate treasurers, structurally similar to DACT but operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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