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.
February 2019
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.
25 February 2019 | Press release
ING CEO Ralph Hamers to present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Conference
Today, ING CEO Ralph Hamers will address the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Annual Banking, Insurance & Diversified Financials CEO Conference in London.
25 February 2019 | Press release
William Connelly to host ING Benelux Conference
William Connelly, ING´s Global Head of Commercial Banking, addresses international analysts and investors at the ING Benelux Conference in London today. He elaborates on the solid performance of ING’s Commercial Bank that contributed 42% to ING Bank’s 2015 first half year’s profit on the back of a consistent strategy and a strong client franchise.
25 February 2019 | Innovation
ING acquires Belgian digital loyalty platform Qustomer
ING has acquired the Belgian digital loyalty platform Qustomer. With Qustomer, users can collect and redeem loyalty points from shops and other retail outlets using a physical card with QR code technology or via the Qustomer application on their smartphone.
25 February 2019
An overview of our 2Q15 interviews
Following the publication of our 2Q2015 results yesterday, both our CEO Ralph Hamers and our CFO Patrick Flynn spoke to various media.
