Banking License Pre-Study: Assess Feasibility Before You Invest
Before you embark on the complex BaFin application process under KWG §32, our structured pre-study determines whether your business model meets the regulatory requirements. Feasibility analysis, capital requirements estimation, BaFin pre-assessment, and strategic licensing options — so you build on a solid decision-making foundation.
- ✓Comprehensive feasibility analysis for your banking business model
- ✓Detailed analysis of all regulatory requirements and hurdles
- ✓Strategic evaluation of various license options and alternatives
- ✓Risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis prior to application
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Thorough Pre-Study for Your Banking License Application
Our Strengths
- Comprehensive expertise across all banking license types and business models
- Direct insight into the requirements and preferences of supervisory authorities
- Proven analytical methods based on hundreds of licensing projects
- Strategic advisory that goes beyond pure compliance review
Expert Tip
A thorough pre-study can not only prevent millions of euros in misallocated investments, but also identify the optimal licensing pathway. 70% of all successful bank licensing processes begin with a professional feasibility study.
ADVISORI in Numbers
11+
Years of Experience
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Employees
520+
Projects
We conduct a systematic and comprehensive analysis that examines all relevant dimensions of bank licensing and provides you with a clear basis for decision-making.
Our Approach:
Detailed analysis of your business model and target group
Evaluation of various license options and regulatory pathways
Gap analysis and identification of critical success factors
Development of strategic recommendations and roadmap
Presentation of results and next steps
"With well-founded pre-studies, we protect our clients from costly misjudgments. Through a comprehensive feasibility analysis, we not only show whether a project is viable, but also the most efficient path to a successful licensing outcome. This way, we create measurable added value from the very first project step."
Melanie Düring
Head of Risk Management
Our Services
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Feasibility Analysis and Business Model Assessment
We analyze the fundamental feasibility of your banking ambitions and assess the compatibility of your business model with regulatory requirements.
- Business model analysis and market positioning
- Regulatory compatibility review
- Competitive analysis and market opportunity assessment
- Technical and operational requirements analysis
Strategic License Options and Roadmap
We develop a tailored licensing strategy and a detailed roadmap for your path to a successful bank license.
- Evaluation of various license types and alternatives
- Risk-benefit analysis and investment planning
- Strategic roadmap with milestones and timeline
- Recommendations for next steps and resource planning
Our Competencies
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ADVISORI connects a banking proposition with traceable market assumptions, integrated forecasts and a practical operating model. The result supports decisions about the licensing project and further development of the business plan.
ADVISORI supports a decision on whether, and under which conditions, to pursue a banking licence project. We compare risks, commercial opportunities and alternatives using explicit assumptions.
ADVISORI makes capital needs, liquidity and funding steps traceable within a licensing project. We connect the assessed requirements with start-up costs, loss scenarios and explicit assumptions about the planned business.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bank License Pre-Study
Why is a bank license pre-study for the C-suite not merely a due diligence exercise, but a strategic investment in market positioning?
For progressive C-level executives, a professional bank license pre-study represents far more than an obligatory preliminary review — it is a strategic instrument for market positioning and competitive intelligence. ADVISORI transforms the traditional feasibility study into a comprehensive strategy platform that provides your organization with decisive competitive advantages before you have even taken the first formal step toward licensing. Strategic dimensions of the pre-study: Market Intelligence and Competitive Landscape: Detailed analysis of the competitive landscape, identification of market gaps and strategic positioning opportunities that go beyond pure compliance requirements. Business Model Optimization: Precise calibration of your business model based on regulatory opportunities and constraints to ensure maximum market penetration and profitability. Regulatory Arbitrage Opportunities: Identification of regulatory advantages and permissible competitive edges that enable legal competitive advantages and generate cost savings. Investor and Partner Appeal: A professional pre-study signals due diligence excellence to investors and potential strategic partners, leading to better financing terms.
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