Douglas Blakey

Fri, Jun 20, 2025, 7:02 AM5 min read

There are easier markets to target but Armundia’s Gianluca is unswerving in his assertion that the firm will prosper in the UK.

Berghella tells PBI: “It is a strategic, natural choice for us, because the UK and London in particular, is one of the most dynamic and advanced and financial ecosystems in the world. If you want to be at the forefront of innovation in banking and insurance, that's the place where you need to be.”

Berghella is quick to stress that its UK plans are not merely an adjunct of ambitions to expand its business. For him, its recent UK launch is about bringing Armundia’s approach to a market that is vibrant, open to change and offering strong demand for concrete, secure and sustainable digital solutions.

And here, Armundia has a track record of success he can highlight. He is just as eloquent when sets out his approach to technological innovation and AI. And with the banking sector undergoing consolidation, he reveals his vision for the future of the industry and how Armundia will position itself.

Armundia Group serves a diverse client base in the banking and insurance sectors, offering cutting-edge software solutions and tailored services. Its platforms cater to a broad spectrum of needs, from small family offices and brokers to the sophisticated demands of large financial and insurance institutions.

Operating in 11 countries with offices in four European hubs, the company is in a phase of international expansion. This includes ramping up its ambitions to grow its presence in the UK.

Says Berghella: “We primarily target institutions operating in private banking, asset management, wealth management and insurance services. In particular, Armundia works with firms facing complex challenges related to digital transformation, compliance and service personalisation. Our value proposition is based on several elements for modular solutions, zero legacy, cloud and native architecture all backed with a very deep specialist expertise in the financial sector.”

This expertise has been built over more than 30 years with notable success in undertaking numerous major projects for leading Italian-headquartered international banking groups.

“We approach each new project with a deep understanding of industry dynamics and a very concrete vision of real operational needs. So we combine technological capabilities, domain knowledge and a people centred approach to build a very tailored solution that generates lasting value. This is our focus.”