ING Group (NYSE:ING) is a global banking and financial services company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Established in 1991 through the merger of Nationale-Nederlanden and NMB Postbank, ING has its origins in Dutch banking and insurance firms dating back to the 19th century. Over the years, ING has expanded beyond its domestic market, building a presence in more than 40 countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and Australia.
The company’s core businesses are retail banking and wholesale banking, offering a wide range of products that include savings and current accounts, mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, corporate lending, trade finance and treasury services. ING also maintains a direct banking arm, ING Direct, which leverages digital platforms to deliver streamlined services to individual and business clients. In addition, ING Investment Management provides asset management solutions to institutional and retail investors, while the group remains engaged in select insurance activities.
ING has emphasized digital innovation and sustainability as strategic priorities, investing in mobile and online banking platforms and integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into its lending and investment processes. The bank is overseen by Chief Executive Officer Steven van Rijswijk, who assumed the role in October 2020, and a supervisory board chaired by Herman Daems. Under this leadership, ING continues to pursue growth in its established markets while exploring opportunities in emerging economies.
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