May 2023

15 May 2023 | Sustainability
Synthetic fuels could be the answer to shipping’s net-zero goals, but don’t count on them yet

Synthetic fuels could be the technology fix that shipping needs because they promise the possibility of reaching zero-emission targets. But they’re costly and lose more energy than fossil fuels. However, as the world tries to reach net-zero goals, shipping companies may have little choice but to use them more; after all, there are very few alternatives.

Synthetic fuels could be the answer to shipping’s net-zero goals, but don’t count on them yet

11 May 2023 | Banking
1Q2023 ING press release

“The year 2023 got off to a good start, as we recorded a strong first quarter,” said ING CEO Steven van Rijswijk.

1Q2023 ING press release

02 May 2023 | Sustainability, Economics
How the EU’s carbon border tax will affect the global metals trade

The European Union's implementation of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to reduce the risk of carbon leakage as it strengthens its Emission Trading System is likely to push consumer prices higher and affect metal trade flows. It will also force producers globally to accelerate efforts to cut their carbon footprint

How the EU’s carbon border tax will affect the global metals trade

02 May 2023 | Banking
Results of ING’s 2023 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ING Groep N.V. was held today in Amsterdam. The AGM adopted all agenda items, including the annual accounts for 2022, discharge of the members of the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board and the dividend for 2022.

Results of ING’s 2023 Annual General Meeting

April 2023

25 April 2023 | Economics
The global economy’s heartbeat

There’s a world trade index that still looks healthy. Macroeconomist Maarten Leen reveals which one it is.

The global economy’s heartbeat

20 April 2023 | Sustainability, Economics
Climate science vs energy security: the new challenges to reaching net zero

While climate science calls for urgent action to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, concerns for energy security will add complexity to achieving a net zero economy. Governments and corporates should find a pathway that best suits them, set interim targets, report progress against these targets, and invest early with a long-term mindset

Climate science vs energy security: the new challenges to reaching net zero

20 April 2023 | Banking, Innovation
What’s cooking in the blockchain kitchen?

One day, blockchain may change the face of the financial industry – and of many other industries. When that day comes, ING wants to be ready. Here’s a first taste of what might be coming.

What’s cooking in the blockchain kitchen?