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Challenges and opportunities for sustainable businesses

ING is trying to help business people conduct their business sustainably in a variety of ways

Netherlands-Russia Business Meet 2011

The first-ever Netherlands-Russia Business Meet, held in Amsterdam on 9 February, highlighted the strategic importance of the Dutch-Russian partnership and the opportunities for strengthening our bilateral relationship.

What is ... negative equity?

The phrase "negative equity" is in the headlines, given large drops in house prices in several countries since the global financial crisis.

Background to ING’s State aid arrangement with the Dutch Government

"Working hard to achieve all our ambitions"

Executive Board of ING decides to not accept variable remuneration

In a letter to the editor in leading Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant, CEO Jan Hommen has announced that ING Group’s Executive Board has decided to not accept the variable remuneration awarded to them, as well as the previously announced 2% increase of the 2011 base salary.

New mobile ‘apps’

As smartphones like the iPhone and BlackBerry are becoming increasingly popular, ING is jumping on the technology bandwagon and releasing our own mobile applications (apps) that allow ING customers to ‘save anywhere’ using their mobile device.

ING proactive in world of social media

Since last year, ING Direct USA's Social Media Team has been active on the major social media channels. But unlike most of their competitors, they are looking beyond customer service to active brand advocacy.

ING tops sustainability league table

ING was recently ranked Number 1 on a sustainability league table of 80 Diversified Financials worldwide. Leading independent research agency Sustainalytics measured companies on their environmental, social and governance performance.

What is “socially & environmentally responsible”?

ING's top 200 managers have signed the four ING Business Principles. In a series of interviews, senior managers discuss a principle close to their heart. Vaughn Richtor, CEO Banking Asia, on "we are socially and environmentally responsible".