ARBES Technologies and Finastra Launch Partnership for Investment Solutions for European Banks

ARBES Technologies, a Czech technology company specializing in software solutions for banks and capital markets, has entered into a partnership with global fintech group Finastra. ARBES investment and wealth management modules will now be available through Finastra’s distribution ecosystem as an extension of the Finastra Essence platform.

European banks today face increasing demands for the digitalization of investment services, regulatory transparency, and process automation. At the same time, they often operate within complex system architectures, where integrating an investment layer outside the core banking environment can be both time-consuming and costly.

The new partnership offers a practical solution by connecting Finastra’s core banking system with ARBES’s investment layer within a structured integration model.

Built on a real collaboration

The partnership builds on a pilot project implemented for a UK bank since 2023 and was formally launched following the signing of the agreement by both parties in January 2026. The cooperation includes ARBES investment systems, digital wealth management channels including the ARBES AMS platform, and an architecture built on open APIs.

Benefits for banks and business development

By joining Finastra’s partner catalog, ARBES solutions gain access to an international client base and a standardized commercial framework. Banks, in turn, can benefit from a combination of Finastra’s core system and a specialized investment layer with a clearly defined integration path — from digital channels to back-office operations — without the need for major changes to their existing architecture.

“Our partnership with Finastra allows us to offer banks a more integrated solution while reducing the complexity typically associated with system integrations on the client side. At the same time, it shortens the path from a business requirement to a secure production deployment,” says Branislav Beneš, Director of Investment Systems at ARBES Technologies.

Plans for 2026

In the first half of 2026, the cooperation will focus on the European market — including the listing of ARBES products in the Finastra catalog, the development of joint business activities, and building the first customer references. If the collaboration proves successful, both parties do not rule out a gradual expansion into additional regions.