We are proud to announce that Vermeg has been named winner of the Central Banking Technology Services Award 2026, marking a second consecutive recognition in this prestigious category.
This distinction highlights Vermeg’s continued leadership in delivering innovative, resilient, and large-scale technology solutions that support central banks and financial market infrastructures worldwide.
/ A recognition of transformative impact at scale
The 2026 award recognizes the pivotal role of Megara platform in powering the Eurosystem Collateral Management System (ECMS), a landmark initiative that has transformed collateral management across the euro area.
Before ECMS, collateral operations were fragmented across multiple national systems. Today, this unified infrastructure connects more than 2,500 financial institutions and manages approximately €20 trillion in eligible assets, marking a major milestone in the modernization of European financial markets.
The award announcement was published by Central Banking as part of its official 2026 Awards coverage, highlighting Vermeg’s contribution to this critical market infrastructure transformation:
Central Banking Awards 2026: Vermeg winner of the Technology Services Award
Megara stands at the core of this transformation, delivering:
* Centralized eligibility and risk-control mechanisms
* Automated valuation, exposure, and collateral monitoring
* Advanced processing automation ensuring efficiency and data integrity
* High resilience, including dual-site disaster recovery readiness
This recognition reflects the ability of Vermeg’s technology to operate at systemic scale while ensuring robustness, transparency, and continuity for critical financial infrastructures.
/ Reinforcing trust through innovation
Winning this award for the second consecutive year reinforces the trust placed in Vermeg by central banks and financial institutions globally.
Following the 2025 recognition, which highlighted Megara’s contribution to enhancing collateral management, optimizing liquidity operations, and improving operational efficiency, this new award confirms the consistency of Vermeg’s innovation and delivery excellence.
It also underscores Vermeg’s role as a strategic technology partner supporting central banks in navigating increasing complexity, regulatory evolution, and the shift toward real-time, integrated infrastructures.
/ Driving the future of central banking infrastructures
As central banks continue to modernize their market infrastructures, the need for scalable, resilient, and interoperable solutions has never been greater.
With Megara, Vermeg enables institutions to:
* Streamline post-trade and collateral operations
* Enhance risk management and operational resilience
* Support real-time processing and large-scale ecosystem integration
* Adapt to evolving regulatory and market requirements
The Central Banking Awards jury’s recognition confirms that Vermeg is not only addressing today’s challenges but also helping shape the future of collateral management and financial market infrastructure.
/ Driving the future of central banking infrastructures
his award is, above all, a testament to the collaboration between Vermeg and its clients and partners.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Central Banking Awards panel for this recognition, and to the central banks and financial institutions that continue to place their trust in Vermeg.
/ Looking ahead
Building on this momentum, Vermeg remains committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower central banks and financial institutions to innovate, scale, and strengthen market stability.
This second consecutive win marks not just a milestone, but a continuation of Vermeg’s mission to transform financial infrastructures worldwide.
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