Signicat appoints Philipp Angermann as Director Financial Services to support the regulatory transformation in the DACH region
Signicat, the pan-European leader in digital identity and fraud prevention solutions, announces the appointment of Philipp Angermann as Director Financial Services DACH.
Philipp Angermann will be based in Munich and report to Philipp Wegmann, Country Manager DACH and joins Signicat from IDnow. His appointment marks another significant step in Signicat's commitment to expanding its presence in the German-speaking market.
As Director of Financial Services DACH, Philipp will lead the Financial Service sector within the DACH region, bringing with him a strong network and extensive experience in the industry. His primary focus will be on addressing the transformation of AML & KYC regulations in Germany.
"I'm excited to join Signicat at a time of rapid innovation and regulatory transformation in the DACH region," says Philipp Angermann, Director Financial Services DACH at Signicat. "As KYC and AML regulations in Europe and finally in Germany as well are transforming, financial institutions are seeking new and innovative digital identity solutions. I’m looking forward to leveraging my experience and network to fulfill the changing needs of our clients and further strengthen Signicat's position as a digital identity leader in Europe."
Philipp Angermann is a recognized expert in digital identity, with a particular focus on Fintech as well as German and European KYC and AML regulations. His extensive background of working at and with fintech startups and banks alike, as an experienced speaker at industry events combined with his role as an angel investor, makes him a valuable addition to the Signicat team.
"Philipp's expertise and network will be instrumental as we continue to build on our success in the DACH region and especially the financial services sector. As the next step we will open a new office in the center of Munich in October to create space to further grow our DACH team and offer our clients and partners in the region the best local and personal service," states Philipp Wegmann, Country Manager DACH at Signicat.
With Signicat being a pan-European provider, the objective is to support both German financial institutions looking to expand across Europe as well as international players looking to enter the DACH region. The company's holistic portfolio of digital identity solutions, including KYC and KYB, authentication, electronic signing, and fraud prevention, positions it as a key player in providing secure and compliant solutions for regulated industries in Germany and the wider DACH region.