ING launches Global Investment Centre to unify investment expertise
ING has announced the launch of its Global Investment Centre, a strategic initiative designed to consolidate and elevate investment capabilities across its markets. The centre brings together ING’s Investment Offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, along with ING Solutions Investment Management (ISIM) in Luxembourg, under one global structure.
The Global Investment Centre, launched on 1 September, marks a significant step in ING’s ambition to establish Private Banking Wealth Management & Investments as a third pillar within its retail division. It aims to deliver a consistent and high-quality investment offering across all markets, built on a unified global philosophy while remaining responsive to local client needs.
“With the Global Investment Centre, we are combining global reach with local insight,” said Anneka Treon, global head of Private Banking Wealth Management & Investments.
“This milestone reflects our commitment to personal investing done the ING way- where empowerment and accessibility are at the heart of everything we do.”
The centre will develop global investment propositions accessible to clients across all countries and segments. These offerings will be grounded in ING’s investment beliefs and tailored to individual client needs. With over €250 billion in assets under management and e-brokerage, the initiative leverages ING’s scale to deliver improved outcomes for clients.
Chris van Schuppen has been appointed head of the new Global Investment Centre, a newly created role within Global Private Banking Wealth Management & Investments. Reporting to Anneka Treon, Chris joins the management team with extensive experience across wealth management, corporate, and investment banking.
“Chris is a dynamic and results-driven leader with a strategic mindset and a proven track record in leading transformation and change,” said Anneka.
“His experience across major financial centres - including New York, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Hong Kong - positions him well to lead this next chapter.”
The launch comes amid growing calls for increased investment activity across Europe. Recent EU initiatives have highlighted the need to channel household savings - estimated at over €10 trillion - into investments that support economic growth.
ING’s leadership supports this call and wants to serve the increased demands of our 40 million private individual customer base more effectively.