25 February 2019 | Press release
ING CEO Ralph Hamers to present at Morgan Stanley European Financials conference
Today, ING CEO Ralph Hamers will address the Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference in London.
February 2019
25 February 2019
Europeans diversify portfolios with alternative investments
Findings from the ING International Survey on Savings 2016, which questioned nearly 15,000 people in Europe, the US and Australia, found that the record low interest rates offered on savings are leading many investors to diversify their portfolios to include non-traditional investments.
25 February 2019 | Press release, Press release
ING 2015 underlying net profit EUR 4,219 million; FY 2015 dividend at EUR 0.65 per ordinary share
“We work hard every day to improve the customer experience and are grateful for the confidence our clients place in us,” said Ralph Hamers, CEO of ING Group. “In 2015, our retail customer base grew by over 1.4 million new customers to 34.4 million at year-end; of this total, the number of customers selecting ING as their primary bank rose by almost 7% to 8.9 million.
25 February 2019
Europeans saving more, despite no pay rise
Europeans are making a conscious effort to boost their savings. The ING International Survey on Savings 2016, which surveyed almost 15,000 people across 15 countries, reveals one in five (19%) people in Europe grew their savings over the last 12 months, with the UK and Luxembourg having the largest share putting money away (30%).
25 February 2019
After seven lean years, Europe looks up
Household incomes in Europe are recovering, and are likely to exceed their 2009 peak later this year, according to an ING economics report released today.
25 February 2019
Industrialisation is putting the world’s water resources under huge pressure
Half of the 60 largest economies face a serious risk of water shortages in the future unless climate policy changes
25 February 2019
Negative interest rates to make savers hoard
Savers would prefer to hoard cash outside of bank accounts rather than spend it, if interest rates turn negative, according to an international survey.
25 February 2019 | Press release, Press release
ING 3Q15 underlying net result EUR 1,092 million
“ING recorded a successful third quarter during which we made good progress on our Think Forward priorities”, said Ralph Hamers, CEO of ING Group. “We accelerated our innovation efforts by establishing partnerships with financial technology companies, generating new ideas which will help us to further create a differentiating customer experience. At the same time our strengthened sustainability focus was recognised by leading external sustainability benchmarks in their annual reviews. In terms of financial performance, ING Bank delivered another solid quarter, with increased lending, lower risk costs and a continued strong capital position.”
25 February 2019
Europe puts faith in bricks & mortar
Confidence in European house prices continues to rise, but higher costs are putting a strain on consumers with many struggling to pay the rent or mortgage each month.
25 February 2019
Social media has a growing impact on the news #SMING15
International media professionals agree: social media increasingly influence the news. American PR professionals in particular welcome social media as a reliable source of information, German journalists are the most sceptical.
