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ABN AMRO named Best retail bank in the Netherlands by Euromoney

ABN AMRO has been named the Netherlands’ Best Retail Bank by the international financial platform Euromoney. The award was presented during the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 and recognises ABN AMRO’s ongoing efforts to make banking accessible, personal and relevant for millions of clients in the Netherlands, as well as for a younger generation through our new neo-bank BUUT.

One in four Dutch people think they have nothing worth taking for fraudsters

New research by ABN AMRO, carried out by Ipsos I&O, shows that 1 in 4 people in the Netherlands (26%) think they are not worth targeting for online fraudsters. This assumption is incorrect, as personal data can be useful to criminals either immediately or later on. Although 85% of people in the Netherlands are aware that the more personal data criminals get their hands on, the more credible it makes any attempted fraud, many still do not sufficiently protect their personal digital data. Anyone who thinks they have nothing worth taking is underestimating what fraudsters can do with the little pieces of data and information we leave behind every day. Over time, it enables them to build an increasingly clear picture of exactly where the vulnerabilities lie.

ICS announces partnership with Worldline for the outsourcing of core operations

International Card Services (ICS), a subsidiary of ABN AMRO, has entered into an agreement with Worldline (WLN), a European leader in payment services, to outsource a significant part of its core operations from the second quarter of 2028. This includes credit card issuing, transaction processing, the IT platform and customer services for ICS clients. Through this outsourcing, ICS is building a strong and future-proof organisation that will continue to provide clients and partners with secure, reliable and innovative payment products. Ensuring a smooth transition with minimal impact on clients is a key priority throughout the process.

DNB imposes fine on ABN AMRO for shortcomings in part of anti-money laundering framework

ABN AMRO has taken note of the decision by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) to impose an administrative fine of EUR 8.5 million in relation to structural shortcomings in the execution of due diligence for a part of its high-risk customers.

Housing market cools further as mortgage rates rise and demand weakens

ABN AMRO founding partner of the Stack, Techleap’s new national AI Hub

ABN AMRO joins as a founding partner of The Stack, the new AI hub set to open in Amsterdam in September 2026. This strategic initiative aims to accelerate the development and international growth of Dutch AI scale-ups.

ABN AMRO introduces SureStarter for greater certainty and speed

First-time buyers in the Dutch housing market are increasingly taking major financial risks to have a chance of securing a home. In a market where speed and certainty are decisive, many buyers are making offers without a financing condition or other safety nets. To address this, ABN AMRO is introducing SureStarter. This new service gives first-time buyers insight into their borrowing capacity in advance and provides certainty about their mortgage within three days of signing the purchase agreement, which is still within the statutory cooling-off period. 

ABN AMRO - ODDO BHF named Best Benelux Broker for the fifth time

ABN AMRO – ODDO BHF has been named Best Benelux Broker by Extel for the fifth consecutive year. In addition to securing the overall title, it also ranked number one in all four subcategories: Research, Sales, Trading & Execution and Corporate Access.

From hype to habit: Marguerite Bérard on AI at Money20/20

At Money20/20, CEO Marguerite Bérard shared her vision on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in banking. Speaking on the main stage, she outlined how the bank is translating its AI ambitions into tangible value for clients and society.

‘Coffee with mayo and onions’: 1 in 6 helpers use a secret family password to stop scammers

4 in 10 Dutch people who help others with digital banking are more concerned about the digital safety of the person they support than they were last year. ABN AMRO is introducing new easy-to-read guides to support helpers.