(IN BRIEF) A recent cybersecurity survey by ABN AMRO reveals that Dutch companies, particularly SMEs, are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, with many underestimating the risks from state actors and new cyber threats. The survey highlights gaps in awareness and preparedness … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, customer data, cyber threats, Cybersecurity, cybersecurity support, Digital Resilience, Dutch Businesses, financial loss, geopolitical tensions, MMOX, NIS2 Directive, SMEs, state actors
(IN BRIEF) The Dutch housing market, having rebounded strongly in 2024 with an 8.7 percent price increase, is expected to maintain its momentum with projected rises of 7 percent in 2025 and 3 percent in 2026. ABN AMRO attributes this … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Real Estate
Tagged 2024, 2025 forecast, 2026 forecast, ABN Amro, Affordable Rent Act, Amsterdam, Dutch Housing Market, Economic Outlook, house prices, household incomes, Housing Shortage, major cities, mortgage rates, private investors, rental properties., Rotterdam, rural areas, tax regulations, The Hague, transaction volumes, Utrecht
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO’s research emphasizes the financial advantages of early investment in decarbonisation technologies. Companies that invest before 2029 are expected to benefit from lower costs and enhanced competitiveness, helping them meet climate goals. Available technologies, such as electrification, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged 2030 climate goals, ABN Amro, Casper Burgering, decarbonisation, decarbonisation summit, electrification, Emissions Reduction, emissions trading system, energy efficiency, European Green Deal, financial benefits, financial incentives, government regulation, green solutions, greenhouse gas emissions, grid congestion, industrial sectors, investment, Low Carbon Technology, Netherlands, renewable energy, sustainability, technological innovation
(IN BRIEF) A recent survey by ABN AMRO and Ajax reveals that nearly half of young women in the Netherlands have considered quitting sports, with psychological factors like insecurity and lack of enjoyment being key reasons. The survey emphasizes the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Sports, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, Ajax, Equal opportunities, female role models, insecurity, mental health, Netherlands, partnership, psychological barriers, self-confidence, sponsorship, sports access., sports benefits, Sports Engagement, teenage girls, women in sports, youth participation
(IN BRIEF) Starting in 2026, the Netherlands is facing the risk of power grid congestion due to rising electricity demand, which could hinder the country’s energy transition. ABN AMRO’s latest report highlights the importance of cooperation between companies and grid … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged 2030 climate goals, ABN Amro, ACM, Ahoy Rotterdam, Decarbonisation Summit 2025, Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets, Dutch Senate, electricity demand, electrification, energy efficiency, energy hubs, Energy Law, energy sector, energy transition, flexible grid capacity, grid operators, Netherlands, partnership, Peter van Ees, power grid congestion, Quid pro quo: What’s Causing Increasing Power Grid Congestion and How to Solve It, sustainabiity
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has successfully completed its second use case in the Eurosystem Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) trials, marking a significant step in exploring digital asset innovations. The bank executed four repo trades using central bank money settled … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, ABN AMRO Clearing, Banque de France, Blockchain, blockchain-based settlement, CBDC, central bank money, Clearstream, commercial offering, Commercial Paper, CP issuance, De Nederlandsche Bank, digital assets, digital currency, digital currency settlement, digital euro, Digital Green Bond, distributed ledger technology, DLT, ECB trials, Eurex Clearing, Eurosystem Central Bank Digital Currency, financial innovation, financial markets, future-ready institution., intraday liquidity management, public blockchain, Rabobank, repo pilot trades, reverse repo, Sander Wever, securities lifecycle, tokenization, tokenized commercial paper, tokenized securities
(IN BRIEF) An analysis by ABN AMRO Foundation reveals that Dutch primary school children with limited access to sports and cultural activities are more likely to receive recommendations for lower levels of secondary education, potentially limiting their educational and career … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Sports
Tagged ABN Amro, CULTURE, Dutch Children, educational, Limited Access, Lower Test Scores, partnership, sports, Ward van der Stee
(IN BRIEF) A recent report by ABN AMRO reveals the significant impact of consumer goods production—specifically trainers, sofas, and smartphones—on global biodiversity, resulting in the destruction of wildlife habitats equivalent to nearly two-thirds the size of the Netherlands annually. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Commodities, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, biodiversity, Henk Hofstede, retail, smartphones, Sofas, sustainability, trainers
(IN BRIEF) Dutch battery developer Dispatch is embarking on a groundbreaking project to construct the Netherlands’ largest stand-alone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Dordrecht. This 45MW/90MWh utility-scale BESS aims to store surplus energy from renewable sources for grid stabilization, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Dispatch, Dordrecht, Eneco, EPICo², Macquarie Capital, Netherlands, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Chantal Korteweg, Head of Social Impact & Inclusive Banking at ABN AMRO, was honored with the Changemaker Award at the Financial Alliance of Women’s Annual Summit for her significant contributions to advancing opportunities for women entrepreneurs, particularly through … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News
Tagged ABN Amro, Award, Changemaker Award, Chantal Korteweg, Financial Alliance of Women's Annual Summit
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO, in collaboration with Roxeanne Hazes, has unveiled a tribute song and video clip titled “Omdat je me ziet” (Because you see me) dedicated to Sherida Spitse, a revered figure in Dutch women’s football. This initiative aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO announces its agreement with Fosun International to acquire Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe (HAL), a prominent German private bank, positioning Bethmann Bank, ABN AMRO’s private banking arm, as one of the largest providers of banking services for affluent … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO’s French private bank branch, Neuflize OBC, has initiated exclusive negotiations with BNP Paribas Cardif to forge a strategic partnership in life insurance in France. This collaboration involves the sale of Neuflize Vie, a joint venture between … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, United Kingdom
Tagged ABN Amro, BNP Paribas Cardif, Financial, France, insurance, investment, Neuflize OBC, partnership
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has partnered with DGTL festival for its 2024 edition in Amsterdam, featuring the DGTL Dome interactive art installation. Initiated in collaboration with the Amsterdam Stedelijk Museum and DGTL, the DGTL Dome serves as a platform for … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News
Tagged ABN Amro, Cultural Equality, DGTL Festival, Interactive Art Installation, partnership, sponsorship
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO MeesPierson, the private bank, announces a shift in its equity weighting from neutral to slightly overweighted, citing a more favorable macroeconomic landscape and the potential for interest rate cuts. Chief Investment Strategist Ralph Wessels highlights the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged ABN Amro, Financial, investment, MeesPierson, Ralph Wessels
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO introduces its new brand campaign, centered around the theme of new beginnings, reflecting its commitment to supporting clients in various life events and financial decisions. The campaign, launched with the tagline ‘For Every New Beginning’, emphasizes … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News
Tagged 'For Every New Beginning', ABN Amro, brand campaign, Patrick Kuijsters
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO announces the commencement of its third share buyback program, with plans to repurchase depositary receipts and ordinary shares of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. worth up to €500 million. The buyback, approved by the ECB, aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged ABN Amro, capital structure, Financial, investment, Share Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO announces the publication of an updated Green Bond Framework and Second Party Opinion on its corporate website, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable finance. As one of the first banks in Europe to issue green bonds in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged ABN Amro, Financial, green bond framework, investment, sustainability, Sustainable Finance
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has successfully secured €250 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB), which will be matched by the bank itself, resulting in a total of €500 million in new loans available to Dutch businesses. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Netherlands, News, Small Business
Tagged ABN Amro, Dutch Businesses, EIB, Financial, Fred Bos, investments, Kris Peeters, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has announced an extension of its partnership with the Esther Vergeer Foundation for an additional two years, continuing their joint efforts to enable children with physical disabilities and chronic conditions to engage in sports and experience … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Non Profit, Society, Sports
Tagged ABN Amro, Children with Disabilities, Esther Vergeer, Esther Vergeer Foundation, inclusivity, partnership, Sander Bestevaar, sports
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