July 2020

09 July 2020 | Banking, Innovation
No kidding! Robot makes money fun

Teaching children how to manage their money has traditionally been the responsibility of parents, grandparents and schools. But as children at one Dutch ING branch recently found out, there’s a new kid on the block – one that’s a little less emotionally invested than mum or dad!

No kidding! Robot makes money fun

09 July 2020 | Banking, Innovation
24hCodING: Easier wining and dining

You’re at a restaurant or a pub. Wouldn’t it be good if you could order your meal using an app on your phone and then settle the bill later with the same app?

24hCodING: Easier wining and dining

09 July 2020 | People
“ING is inside of me” - a final interview with Patrick Flynn

As ING’s chief financial officer, Patrick Flynn has seen the worst of times and the best of times. Ultimately responsible for the Bank’s financial wellbeing, he played a crucial role in many pivotal moments over his eight-year tenure. Finishing up after last week’s Annual Shareholders Meeting, we caught up with Patrick beforehand.

“ING is inside of me” - a final interview with Patrick Flynn

09 July 2020 | Banking, Innovation
Digital banking made in Germany

ING-DiBa has fully digitalised its current account-opening process and introduced the Digital Income Check, which makes the loan application process much easier, more convenient and also faster.

Digital banking made in Germany

09 July 2020 | Economics
Do investors read newspapers?

The media are full of worrying economic news. For some reason, investors aren’t impressed, writes macroeconomist Maarten Leen.

Do investors read newspapers?

09 July 2020 | Banking, Innovation
One app to rule them all

An example of a platform business, WeChat has taken China by storm.

One app to rule them all

09 July 2020 | Banking, Innovation
Banks join forces for Dutch launch of Payconiq

Six Dutch banks – ABN AMRO, ASN Bank, ING, Rabobank, Regiobank and SNS – today (20 April) announced their intention to launch Payconiq in the Netherlands this (European) summer.

Banks join forces for Dutch launch of Payconiq