Van Lanschot Kempen

Company Description

Van Lanschot Kempen is the oldest financial institution in the Netherlands and the Benelux, tracing its roots back to 1737—making it the tenth oldest bank in the world. The company specializes in wealth management, serving high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, family businesses, and institutional investors. The company operates through four segments: Private Clients Netherlands (wealth management for high-net-worth individuals), Private Clients Belgium (through the Mercier Van Lanschot brand), Investment Management Clients (asset management for institutions), and Investment Banking Clients (through Kempen & Co, offering M&A advisory, capital markets, and equity research). With offices in 43 locations across six countries, Van Lanschot Kempen manages approximately €169 billion in client assets. The company was formed through the 2016 merger of Van Lanschot bank and Kempen & Co investment bank. Headquartered in 's-Hertogenbosch (the Netherlands' oldest city), the combined entity offers a unique combination of private banking heritage and investment banking expertise. In 2024, the company merged its Belgian operations with Mercier Vanderlinden to create Mercier Van Lanschot. With approximately 2,200 employees and €717 million in total income (2024), Van Lanschot Kempen is led by CEO Maarten Edixhoven. The company aims for 10% annual growth in assets under management. In July 2025, ING Group increased its stake to 20.3%, becoming a significant shareholder. Van Lanschot Kempen's long history of serving wealthy families through multiple generations gives it unique expertise in multi-generational wealth planning.