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One in five Dutch companies harmed by cyberattacks in 2024

NFPS advice: Prepare for a three-day disruption of electronic payments

Consumers and retailers should be prepared for emergency situations in which the payment system is down for 72 hours. That could be the case if payment terminals are not working, ATMs are down or online banking cannot be used. Consumers are advised to keep around €70 per person (€30 per child) in cash on hand and to have multiple means of payment to prepare for such situations.

NLFI reduces stake in ABN AMRO to below one-third in line with current trading plan

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (ABN AMRO) has been informed by NLFI (Stichting administratiekantoor beheer financiële instellingen) that it has reduced its stake in ABN AMRO to below one-third. NLFI is currently executing its trading plan, as announced on 15 October 2024, to reduce its stake in ABN AMRO to approximately 30%.

ABN AMRO MeesPierson foresees economic slowdown, reduces equity position

ABN AMRO Bank posts net profit of EUR 619 million in Q1 2025

ABN AMRO Bank posts net profit of EUR 619 million in Q1 2025

Ivna Esajas wins 13th edition of ABN AMRO Art Award

Ivna Esajas has won the 13th edition of the ABN AMRO Art Award. The jury appreciates Esajas as an artist who is committed to following her own path, creating a unique and thought-provoking universe at the intersection of drawing and painting. In doing so, she raises questions about how we relate to one another and to history, and achieves this by means both poetic and playful. The ABN AMRO Art Award supports the development of promising female artists in the Netherlands and provides a platform for them to reach the widest possible audience. As part of the Award, Ivna Esajas will exhibit her work at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and in the ABN AMRO Art Space in the Zuidas business district in November 2025.

First-time buyers are missing opportunities: 60% haven’t met with adviser or bank yet

Over two thirds of first-time buyers expect buying a home to be difficult. But over six out of ten (61%) haven’t discussed their plans with a mortgage adviser or bank yet. A study carried out by Ipsos I&O on behalf of ABN AMRO has shown that first-time buyers who expect that buying a home will be difficult for them are less likely to consult a mortgage adviser or bank. A wasted opportunity, according to ABN AMRO. That’s why the bank is calling on first-time buyers to make an appointment so that they can explore their options.

“Delay in sustainability reporting requirements does not mean businesses can sit back”

Recognising hidden costs now puts you ahead of the competition Although the introduction of the European directives [LA1] on sustainability reporting (CSRD and CSDDD) has been delayed, Dutch businesses cannot afford to sit back and wait. New research by ABN AMRO and the Impact Institute shows that Dutch enterprises are responsible for no less than 41 billion euros in social costs. These social costs stem from human rights violations throughout the entire production chain of Dutch businesses.

‘Orange fever’ is set to grip Tikkie again

It’s almost time: on 26 April, everything in the Netherlands turns orange and we all claim a spot for the nationwide flea market. It's the day we make someone happy with stuff that didn't survive our own spring clean. It’s also the day we send and pay masses of Tikkie payment requests – for everything from beers and food to QR codes to pay for things at the flea market. It’s already impossible to imagine this festive day without the Tikkie app. Ahead of this year’s King’s Day, here’s a short recap: in 2024, the Dutch sent a whopping 612,000 Tikkies on King's Day – an increase of 24 per cent on 2023. Compared with an average day in 2024, that was 33 per cent more Tikkies and 12 times as many payments via Tikkie QR codes.

Millions of Dutch people at risk of fraud because they reuse PIN numbers

ABN AMRO warns of the danger of ‘shoulder surfing’ when using the same PIN and access codes