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ABN AMRO commemorates fallen colleagues of World War II

During the Second World War, more than three hundred employees of ABN AMRO’s predecessors lost their lives as a result of acts of war, the persecution of Jews, forced labour or resistance activities. The bank has commemorated them every year since 1947, and does so again today.

ABN AMRO is changing interest rates on its savings accounts for consumer+ commercial clients

ABN AMRO is changing interest rates on its savings accounts for consumer and commercial clients with effect from 1 May 2025.

‘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

Decisions AGM 2025, Marguerite Bérard appointed CEO, Capital Markets Day in November 2025

Today, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM). It marked the departure after five years of Robert Swaak as ABN AMRO’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the appointment of Marguerite Bérard as the new CEO. The bank’s next strategic plan will be presented at a Capital Markets Day in November 2025.

ABN AMRO economists named 'best forecasters in the Netherlands'

Aggie van Huisseling and Jan-Paul van de Kerke of Group Economics have been proclaimed the best forecasters of the Dutch economy in 2024. With their predictions about economic developments and inflation, the pair achieved the most accurate scores for ABN AMRO’s ‘Team Holland. This outstanding result earned them ‘The Consensus Economics 2024 Forecast Accuracy Award for the Netherlands’.

European Investment Bank Group and ABN AMRO to make over €1 bn available for SME lending

ABN AMRO Bank, the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) – together the EIB Group - entered into a risk-sharing agreement on a €1 billion portfolio of existing loans to Dutch businesses originated by ABN AMRO. With this transaction, the EIB Group and ABN AMRO build on their longstanding partnership to help Dutch companies secure financing at competitive interest rates.

Rise in house prices to continue in 2025 and 2026, despite uncertainties

What kind of year was 2024 for ABN AMRO?

Improved customer satisfaction, good financial results, a higher market share in new mortgages and progress on sustainability: a successful year, CEO Robert Swaak summarises. In our Integrated Annual Report published today, you will find interviews with our board members and a wealth of information about what the bank does.

ABN AMRO publishes convening notice for General Meeting 2025

Today ABN AMRO Bank N.V. published its convening notice and the accompanying documents for the General Meeting 2025, which will be held at the bank’s head office in Amsterdam on Wednesday 23 April 2025 from 2:00 pm CET.