July 2020

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

09 July 2020 | Economics
Germany: prepare for an exciting election

In a few months, Germans go to the polls for crucial elections. ING’s Frankfurt-based Chief Economist Carsten Brzeski looks at what that could mean for Germany’s economy and for Europe.

Germany: prepare for an exciting election

09 July 2020 | People
Michael’s ultimate test

Wholesale Banking’s Michael Dryden put his grit and determination to the ultimate test when he embarked upon the adventure of a lifetime, retracing the steps of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton.

Michael’s ultimate test

09 July 2020 | Sustainability
The telecom binman

Once upon a time, Joost sold second-hand mobile phones in Africa. It was a good business. But when he realised that he was only adding to a growing global e-waste problem, Joost turned his business model upside down.

The telecom binman