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Sparekassen Kronjylland Chooses Banking Optimization Platform from AQRISK Banking Solutions
Copenhagen, May 19th 2026 - Sparekassen Kronjylland has entered into a partnership with AQRISK Banking Solutions to implement AQOPTIMIZER, an advanced platform designed to optimize banking profitability and operations. With this agreement, the savings bank takes another strategic step toward strengthening its position in a market characterized by increasing complexity and changing interest rate levels.
Sparekassen Kronjylland is one of Denmark’s largest banks, with strong local roots and along history of stable growth and solid financial results. In recent years, the bank has distinguished itself through high customer satisfaction, a robust capital position, and a business model built on close customer relationships and responsible advisory services. At the same time, the savings bank has successfully combined traditional banking expertise with modern digital solutions.
By implementing AQOPTIMIZER, Sparekassen Kronjylland aims to take the next step inits development by adopting an even more data-driven approach to pricing, balance sheet optimization, and interest margin management.
“We have aclear ambition to continuously optimize our business for the benefit of both our customers and our long-term resilience. With AQOPTIMIZER, we gain a powerful analytical platform that provides deeper insight into our earnings and enables us to make even more informed decisions,” says Allan Hjæresen, Regional Director at Sparekassen Kronjylland.
AQRISK Banking Solutions is a specialized provider of an advanced analytics and optimization platform for the financial sector. The company helps banks navigate a market characterized by volatile interest rates, increasing competition, and growing regulatory requirements. With AQOPTIMIZER, banks can simulate the impact of interest rate changes, optimize pricing, and identify hidden earnings potential across portfolios.
“We are very proud to welcome Sparekassen Kronjylland as a client. They are a very well-managed and ambitious bank that already holds a strong market position. With AQOPTIMIZER, they can further strengthen their profitability and ensure they fully leverage the value of their balance sheet and customer base,” says Morten Virenfeldt, CEO of AQRISK Banking Solutions.
The partnership comes at a time when many banks are experiencing pressure on margins due to declining and volatile interest rates. In this environment, advanced data analytics and optimization are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring stable and sustainable profitability.
The implementation of AQOPTIMIZER will take place in close collaboration between Sparekassen Kronjylland and AQRISK Banking Solutions, with a focus on rapid value creation and integration into the bank’s existing processes.
About Sparekassen Kronjylland
Sparekassen Kronjylland is one of Denmark’s largest banks, headquartered in Randers. The bank has a strong local presence and serves both private and corporate customers. Sparekassen is recognized for its solid financial position, high customer satisfaction, and focus on long-term relationships.
About AQRISK Banking Solutions
AQRISK Banking Solutions delivers an advanced software solution - AQOPTIMIZER - for banks, with a focus on earnings optimization, risk management, and balance sheet optimization. The company’s platform is used by banks to analyze and optimize interest margins, pricing, and capital utilization in a complex and rapidly changing market.
For more information about the solution, visit AQOPTIMIZER
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