Zertifikatefabrik becomes a 100% subsidiary of the LPA Group!
Frankfurt am Main, April 3, 2025 – Lucht Probst Associates (LPA), Europe’s leading technology provider for process automation in structured securities and OTC derivatives, as well as the industry leader in PRIIPs / MiFID compliance, is further strengthening its market position in structured investment products. By acquiring 100% shares of Zertifikatefabrik (ZF), LPA secures one of the leading platforms for issuance automation, process outsourcing, and legal consulting. This move reinforces the LPA Group as the first choice for banks and financial institutions seeking to outsource parts of their internal processes or make them more efficient, regulatory-compliant, and highly automated.
With the full integration of Zertifikatefabrik, LPA now offers its clients a seamless front-to-back solution for issuing structured securities – covering the entire spectrum from product conception through legal and regulatory documentation to operational execution and ongoing lifecycle monitoring. Issuers aiming to quickly enter new markets, introduce new products, or target new client groups will benefit hugely from a powerful combination of technology and specialized managed services. Additionally, banks requiring short-term external support will find flexible and scalable solutions to optimize their issuance processes.
Andrea Korte, who founded and strategically developed the company, will continue to lead ZF’s operations as Managing Director. She will also take on the role of Head of Regulatory Affairs at LPA, shaping the company’s approach to regulatory matters.
Stefan Lucht, Founder and CEO of LPA, highlights the strategic importance of the acquisition: “LPA has been a global leader in the full IT-driven automation of the issuance process, including data management and calculations, for many years. Zertifikatefabrik is the missing piece in our portfolio. With this acquisition, we strengthen our offerings and can support our clients even more comprehensively with managed services.”
Andrea Korte, Founder and Managing Director of ZF, also sees immense potential in the integration: “Our close collaboration with LPA has already demonstrated how seamlessly our solutions work together. Now, we can significantly leverage our strengths internationally and elevate them to a new level — more efficient, more innovative, and future-proof for us and our clients!”
By incorporating Zertifikatefabrik, LPA makes a clear statement for further growth and specialization in structured investment products. The combination of regulatory expertise, technological excellence, and operational support provides banks and issuers with a future-proof platform for optimizing their issuance processes.
About Lucht Probst Associates (LPA):
Since its founding in 1999 and especially with the introduction of PRIIPs regulations, LPA has become the leading provider of automation solutions for regulatory and legal documentation, and for related workflows in the distribution of structured derivatives and funds. Its proprietary, scalable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions are now used by approximately 200 clients globally in the banking and asset management sectors, helping them to increase sales volumes, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with both internal and external regulatory standards.
About Zertifikatefabrik (ZF):
Factor-i GmbH Zertifikatefabrik specializes in the automation and optimization of business processes in the financial industry, particularly in securities issuance and document management. With an interdisciplinary team of legal and IT experts, it develops holistic solutions that efficiently combine legal and technical requirements. Its high level of expertise helps financial institutions meet regulatory requirements and future-proof their processes.
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