About
An independent industry initiative for Spanish RegTech.
An independent industry initiative dedicated to advancing regulatory technology, compliance innovation and digital trust across Spain.
Vision
Vision
A Spanish regulatory technology ecosystem that is interoperable, well-governed and globally recognised as a model for compliance innovation in regulated industries.
Mission
Mission
To convene vendors, regulators, professionals and obliged entities around shared standards, research and education that accelerate the responsible adoption of RegTech in Spain.
Objectives
Objectives
- Map the Spanish RegTech ecosystem
- Publish independent research and analysis
- Host non-commercial industry events
- Promote interoperability and shared standards
- Educate compliance professionals and operators
- Strengthen Spain's voice in EU regulatory policy
About the founder
Andréas Hobbelin
Founder, Iniciativa RegTech España
Andréas Hobbelin is the founder of Iniciativa RegTech España (Spain RegTech Initiative), an independent industry platform mapping and advancing regulatory technology, compliance innovation and digital trust across Spain. He has more than 15 years of operational experience in anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention, KYC, sanctions, fraud and regulatory technology across European and international markets. His work focuses on the practical intersection of AML, GDPR, digital identity and payment standards — and on translating regulatory expectations into operational, technology-enabled controls. ## Areas of expertise - Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) - KYC, CDD, EDD and beneficial ownership - Transaction monitoring and sanctions screening - Financial crime risk assessment and SAR/SOS reporting - Real estate AML, including Spanish Law 10/2010 obligations - Payment standards including ISO 20022, SEPA Instant and Verification of Payee - Data protection (GDPR / LOPDGDD) in regulated environments - Digital identity and eIDAS 2.0 - RegTech strategy, vendor selection and operational implementation ## Industry experience Fifteen-plus years across banking, payments, e-money, FinTech and real estate, with hands-on experience designing compliance operating models, deploying RegTech and engaging with European and Spanish supervisors.
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