With the ECB expected to keep interest rates very low for the foreseeable future, new research shows that European consumers may risk paying millions in unnecessary interest by not considering the use of savings to reduce expensive debts.
This morning Ian Bright, Senior Economist at ING, was interviewed by CNBC about ‘Money Secrets’ part of our recent International Survey on Savings 2015.
The UK is leading the way when it comes to saving money, according to more than 12,000 consumers across Europe in our International Survey on Savings 2015. Almost one third (31%) of UK consumers grew their savings in 2014 compared to the European average of 19%.
In June we published our study on the impact of news among an international group of journalists and PR professionals. Today, for the third consecutive year, ING The Netherlands publishes the outcome of the social media impact survey among Dutch consumers.
Today, Ralph Hamers, CEO of ING Group, will address the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Annual Banking & Insurance CEO Conference in London.
Despite years of austerity it seems Europeans are beginning to believe a revival in the housing market is on its way. Most consumers (53%) are becoming increasingly optimistic about house prices rising, representing a six percentage point upward change on last year and 2012.
William Connelly, CEO of ING Commercial Banking, will present ING’s Commercial Banking strategy at the ING Benelux Conference hosted in London later today.
Today, Ralph Hamers, CEO of ING Group, will address the Goldman Sachs 18th Annual European Financials Conference in Madrid.
On 12 June the FIFA World Cup kicks off. 32 of the best football teams in the world will start vying for the title of being the best at the biggest sport in the world.
Mobile banking is maturing, with longer term users in Europe showing signs their money management is getting better and better.
