(IN BRIEF) ING and the European Investment Bank have launched an €800 million financing initiative to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in the Netherlands and Belgium in becoming more sustainable and future-ready. The facility combines €400 million from the EIB … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Small Business
Tagged Belgium, Business Banking, Chantal Schrijver, economic resilience, EIB, energy transition, EU financing, European Investment Bank, green investments, ING, ING and European Investment Bank Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate Energy Transition Investments, Laurens de Vos, Mid-Cap companies, Netherlands, Saskia Bauters, SMEs, Sustainable Finance, Torsten Brand, €800 Million Facility from ING and EIB Aims to Boost Sustainable Growth and Investment Capacity for SMEs
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has joined a consortium of twelve major European banks to create Qivalis, a joint venture based in Amsterdam that aims to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Spain, Technology
Tagged Alicia Pertusa, Amsterdam, Banca Sella, BBVA, BBVA Joins European Banking Consortium Qivalis to Launch a Regulated Euro-Pegged Stablecoin, BIS Agorá, blockchain payments, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, cross-border payments, Danske Bank, DekaBank, digital assets, DZ BANK, Electronic Money Institution, euro stablecoin, ING, Jan-Oliver Sell, KBC, MiCA, Qivalis, Raiffeisen Bank International, SEB, SWIFT, tokenized assets, UNICREDIT
(IN BRIEF) DNV acted as technical due diligence advisor for Sonnedix’s successful €2 billion refinancing of a 1.3 GW European solar portfolio spanning 50 assets across six countries. Working on behalf of a consortium of leading international banks, DNV carried … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Bank of China, Crédit Agricole CIB, DNV, DNV Acts as Technical Advisor on Sonnedix’s Landmark Multi-Country Solar Refinancing, energy transition, European solar portfolio, green loans, HSBC, ING, Intesa Sanpaolo, La Banque Postale, lenders technical due diligence, photovoltaic assets, refinancing, renewable energy finance, Santander CIB, Santiago Blanco, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, solar energy, Sonnedix, Sustainable Finance, technical due diligence
(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has become the tenth member of a European banking consortium developing a MiCAR-compliant euro-backed stablecoin through a newly created Netherlands-based entity, Qivalis. The initiative aims to strengthen Europe’s digital payment capabilities, provide a secure on-chain alternative … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Banca Sella, blockchain payments, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, Danske Bank, DekaBank, digital assets, digital payments, digital transaction ecosystems, Dutch Central Bank, electronic money license, EU financial innovation, euro stablecoin, Europe strategic autonomy, European banks, European Banks Strengthen Digital Payments Strategy with BNP Paribas Joining Euro Stablecoin Development Effort, ING, KBC, MiCAR, programmable payments, Qivalis, Raiffeisen Bank International, SEB, stablecoin launch 2026, UNICREDIT
(IN BRIEF) ING Bank Śląski is set to become the sole owner of Goldman Sachs TFI, acquiring the remaining 55% stake from Goldman Sachs for PLN 396 million in a move that strengthens its influence in Poland’s expanding investment and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Poland
Tagged acquisition, asset management Poland, capital ratios, digital investment solutions, financial strategy, Goldman Sachs TFI, ING, ING Bank Śląski, ING Expands Investment Footprint in Poland with Full Takeover of Goldman Sachs TFI, investment market Poland, Michał Bolesławski, mutual funds, Pinar Abay, PLN 48 billion AUM, private banking, Retail Banking, retirement planning Poland
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, has signed a €569.5 million securitisation deal with Santander to support Spanish SMEs and mid-caps. The transaction will unlock approximately €1.08 billion in financing, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Small Business, Spain
Tagged Climate Action, competitiveness, EIB Group, EIB Group Invests in Santander Operation to Finance Near-Zero Emission Buildings and Women-Led Businesses, EIB Group Partners with Santander to Mobilise Over €1 Billion for Spain’s SMEs and Sustainable Development, EIB priorities, environmental investment, EU capital markets, EU capital markets union, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, green finance, Inclusive Growth, ING, Mid-Caps, near-zero emission buildings, Santander, securitisation, SMEs, Spain, sustainability, women-led companies
(IN BRIEF) Starting in 2026, iDEAL will transition into iDEAL | Wero, marking the first phase in the rollout of Wero — Europe’s new all-in-one digital wallet under the European Payments Initiative (EPI). Backed by ABN AMRO, ING, Rabobank, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, consumer protection, cross-border payments, De Nederlandsche Bank, digital payments, Dutch Central Bank, E-Commerce, epi, Europe, European Payments Initiative, European wallet, fintech, iDEAL, iDEAL and Wero Partnership to Deliver a Pan-European Payment Experience with Enhanced Consumer Features, iDEAL Begins Transition to Wero as Europe Advances Toward a Single Seamless Payment System, ING, MIGRATION, Netherlands, payment systems, purchase protection, Rabobank, unified payment solution, wero
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group and Santander have structured a €250 million securitisation—comprising a €200 million EIF guarantee with ING and a €50 million EIB investment—to support Spanish SMEs, mid-caps, agricultural enterprises and women entrepreneurs. This transaction is expected to … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Society, Spain
Tagged agricultural sector, climate resilience, EIB Group, EIF, EU capital markets union, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, green transition, ING, Mid-Caps, Pan-European Agricultural Programme, Regenerative Agriculture, Santander, securitisation, small and medium-sized enterprises, Spain, water management, Women Entrepreneurship, young farmers
(IN BRIEF) Co-op has arranged a £350 million sustainability-linked term loan over five years with HSBC UK, Barclays, ING, Lloyds, NatWest, and Rabobank. This facility reflects Co-op’s strong financial performance—including a 35 percent boost in operating profit, a return to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Retail, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Co-op, credit rating upgrade, Fiona Parkes, five-year term, food waste reduction, Francesca Mosca, HSBC UK, ING, Lloyds, membership growth, NatWest, Net Zero 2030, Nioami Reddington, Rabobank, Rachel Izzard, Renée Marais, Robert King, Science Based Targets, sustainability-linked financing, £350 million loan
(IN BRIEF) ING has announced the sale of its Russian operations to Global Development JSC, marking its exit from the Russian market. The sale includes the transfer of all shares of ING Bank (Eurasia) JSC and its associated activities. Global … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged book loss, CET1 ratio, CPRI cover, currency translation adjustment, due diligence, ECA, factoring, financial services, Global Development JSC, ING, ING Bank Eurasia, market exit, Moscow, offshore exposure, P&L impact, partnership, regulatory approval, RUSSIA, Russian clients, sale
(IN BRIEF) ING will pay €0.161 per share on 16 January 2025 as part of a €2.5 billion distribution package, which includes a €500 million cash payment based on 3,096 million ordinary shares. The distribution also features a share buyback … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Netherlands
Tagged CET1 ratio, Common Equity Tier 1, ING, ING website, Investor section, ordinary shares, Share Buyback Program, shareholder return
(IN BRIEF) ING’s 2024 Climate Progress Update outlines the bank’s enhanced efforts to help clients transition to a low-carbon economy. The report highlights ING’s Terra approach, which focuses on guiding carbon-intensive sectors toward climate goals. ING assessed the sustainability disclosures … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Client Engagement, Climate Action, ING, Steven van Rijswijk, sustainability, sustainable financing
(IN BRIEF) ING has repurchased 3.28 million shares between September 9 and 13, 2024, as part of its €2.5 billion share buyback programme, at an average price of €16.20 per share, totaling €53.17 million. To date, ING has repurchased 134.31 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Financial, ING, investment, Shares Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) ING has appointed Daniele Tonella as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the Management Board Banking, effective August 5, 2024. Tonella, who has over 20 years of experience in technology leadership roles within the financial … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Chief Technology Officer, Daniele Tonella, ING, leadership, Marnix van Stiphout, Steven van Rijswijk
(IN BRIEF) Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS Group) has signed its largest ever financial deal, a €3.5 billion committed and revolving credit facility with a three-year term. The credit line, secured with nine banks including Banca Popolare di Sondrio, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged Banca Popolare di Sondrio, BNL-BNP Paribas, BPER, CaixaBank, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Crédit Agricole CIB, credit facility, FS Group, ING, Intesa Sanpaolo - Divisione IMI/CIB, partnership, sustainability, UNICREDIT
(IN BRIEF) EDF has successfully signed green bank loans totaling approximately €5.8 billion, with terms ranging from three to five years, facilitated by major international banks such as BNP Paribas and Bank of America. These funds are earmarked specifically for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, EDF, ING, Natixis CIB, nuclear, partnership, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, sustainability, Wells Fargo
(IN BRIEF) ING Group has announced a share buyback programme, aiming to repurchase ordinary shares of ING Groep N.V. for a maximum total amount of €2.5 billion. The purpose of this programme is to converge their Common Equity Tier 1 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Financial, ING, investment, share buyback
(IN BRIEF) ING has published its 2023 Annual Report, offering stakeholders an overview of its strategy, business activities, and performance throughout the year. Despite facing numerous challenges such as geopolitical tensions, economic shocks, and climate-related disasters, ING has navigated successfully … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged 2023 Annual Report, Financial, ING, investment, Karl Guha, resilience, Steven van Rijswijk, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ING has announced its decision to redeem US$ 1,250 million of 6.750% Perpetual Additional Tier 1 Contingent Convertible Capital Securities on April 16, 2024, aligning with the bank’s ongoing efforts to optimize its capital structure. The securities will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Capital Securities, Financial, ING, investment
(IN BRIEF) ING has successfully completed its share buyback program, repurchasing a total of nearly 195 million ordinary shares at an average price of €12.87, totaling €2.5 billion. The program exceeded its announced value by 100.33% due to performance arrangements … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Netherlands
Tagged ING, share buyback programme, shares
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