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22 March 2013 | Press release

ING publishes 2012 Annual Report and Sustainability Report

ING announced today the release of the 2012 Annual Report of ING Group providing extensive information on the company, its strategy, businesses, financial performance and governance. ING also published the 2012 ‘ING in Society’ Report today, highlighting progress, achievements and priorities in the area of social and environmental responsibility and describing the sustainability policies and practices that are most material to ING’s business as a financial services provider.

20 March 2013 | Press release

Koos Timmermans to present at Morgan Stanley Conference

Today, Koos Timmermans, Vice-Chairman of ING Bank, will address the Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference in London.

19 March 2013 | Press release

ING US files update of IPO registration statement

ING announced today that ING U.S., Inc., its US-based retirement, investment and insurance business, has filed an update of its registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with its proposed initial public offering (IPO).

13 March 2013 | Press release

ING announces governance changes in Insurance/IM Europe

ING today announced a number of changes in the governance of Insurance/Investment Management Europe as that business continues to push forward with its preparations for a standalone future.

6 March 2013 | Press release

ING completes sale of ING Direct UK

ING announced today that it has completed the sale of ING Direct UK to Barclays.

28 February 2013 | Press release

ING completes sale of insurance units in Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand

ING announced today that it has completed the sale of its life insurance units in Hong Kong, Macau and Thailand to Pacific Century Group (PCG). The sale has resulted in a net transaction gain of approximately EUR 950 million, which will be reflected in ING’s first quarter results.

28 February 2013 | Press release

ING agrees to sell part of its stake in SulAmérica

ING announced today that it has agreed to reduce its 36.5% stake in Sul América S.A. (SulAmérica) through a transaction with the Larragoiti Family, which is a majority shareholder and ING's joint-venture partner in SulAmérica.

22 February 2013 | Press release

Ralph Hamers nominated CEO of ING Group as of 1 October 2013; Jan Hommen to step down as of that date

ING announced today that Jan Hommen will step down from his position as CEO of ING Group per 1 October 2013. He will be succeeded as CEO by Ralph Hamers (1966, Dutch) currently CEO of ING Belgium.

14 February 2013 | Press release

ING sells its stake in KB Financial Group

ING announced today that it has sold its 5% stake in KB Financial Group (KBFG) to institutional investors for a total amount equal to approximately EUR 500 million. The transaction is in line with ING’s strategic objectives to sharpen its focus and further strengthen its capital position.

13 February 2013 | Press release, Financial

ING posts 2012 underlying net profit of EUR 2,603 million

“2012 was a transformational year for ING as we worked decisively on the restructuring of the Group, preparing the Bank and Insurance companies for independent futures,” said Jan Hommen, CEO of ING Group.