Financial Institutions is responsible for relationships with financial institutions, both domestically and abroad. In the Netherlands, the focus is on banks, insurance companies, pension funds and asset managers. Internationally, Financial Institutions service a select group of international financial institutions on all continents, including commercial and central banks, securities firms and supranational institutions.

Through dedicated client service teams, Financial Institutions provide solutions customised to the needs of its clients, such as domestic cash management, sales and trading of securities products, credit lines, DCM, ECM, M&A, trade finance, and correspondent banking. The operations of Financial Institutions are closely aligned with those of ABN AMRO’s funding, corporate strategy and international network management teams.

Recent Market Developments

• Increasing competition, along with regulatory and market developments, has created a challenging environment for the life insurance industry. 

• Pension funds and asset managers are showing an increased focus on risk management across all asset classes. 

• The banking industry is faced with the impact of the sovereign debt crisis, regulatory changes such as Basel III, financial market turbulence and the challenges in the real economy.