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The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is set to include China A shares. While recommending caution, overall ABN AMRO views this development positively. ABN AMRO’s head of Equity Research Annemijn Fokkelman comments, 'Individual Chinese shares tend to be very volatile. For now, anyone planning to invest in emerging Asia should go with a share fund with a prudent spread.'
ABN AMRO announces three new appointments in Germany to boost its offering to corporate clients in the country.
ABN AMRO MeesPierson advises investors to reduce the interest-sensitivity (duration) of their bond portfolios. The private bank gives this advice in light of the potential negative impact of the interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve (Fed). Since higher interest rates mean higher bond yields, this would depress the prices of bonds, which have an inverse relation to yields.
ABN AMRO yesterday selected Monnei as Most Valuable Prototype from an exceptionally strong group of 41 participant teams. Monnei is an app that makes it easier for users to start investing by allowing them to do so in a group, supported by personalised news. The Make An Impact team gained high praise, winning a Social Impact Award for its data model which improves treatment for children with T-cell leukemia and helps saves lives. The jury awarded the blockchain application Material Passport for being the most technologically sophisticated entry, and the audience award went to LoYo, an ingenious loyalty programme that does not require a separate card.
ABN AMRO is today announcing the results of the investigation into why employees copied signatures in revised mortgage advice reports. Frans van der Horst, CEO of ABN AMRO Retail Banking, and Wies Wagenaar, Head of Conduct, who is in charge of the inquiry, discuss the results of the investigation.
ABN AMRO signed an agreement with MADASTER on Wednesday, 31 May during the PROVADA real estate exhibition in Amsterdam. The MADASTER materials passport is set to become the new standard in the real estate sector. Generating a digital materials passport for every building opens up the possibility of creating a circular economy within the construction industry. ABN AMRO is contributing both financially and substantively to the development of this independent method of creating transparency in the use of materials and raw materials in construction projects. The passport can be initiated by clients and used by architects and contractors in new-build and renovation projects. This makes MADASTER an independent public platform for private individuals, businesses and public authorities.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and ABN AMRO have signed a new loan agreement, the fourth collaboration under the joint “SME funding programme. The EIB will lend EUR 250 million to ABN AMRO, so that it can be on-lent to SMEs at reduced interest rates.
The Krachtstation Kanaleneiland project in Utrecht has won the fourth edition of the ABN AMRO Social Involvement Award. The prize was awarded yesterday during the PROVADA real estate exhibition at Amsterdam RAI, for the transformation of a former Regional Training Centre (ROC) to a multifunctional complex. This social real estate project, achieved without subsidy, offers local businesses and residents an accessible means of renting space or starting a business.
While the US had led the recovery of the world economy, other growth engines, such as Europe, are now starting up, writes ABN AMRO Private Banking in its most recent Investment Outlook – Running on more engines – published today. Against this background, the private bank remains upbeat about equities, with a preference for Europe and emerging Asia.
During the leading maritime NOR-shipping event in Oslo on May 30th 2017 ABN AMRO, ING and NIBC will present the Responsible Ship Recycling Standards (RSRS) for ship financing and call upon other financial institutions to unite in endorsing these. In doing so the banks hope to raise awareness of the importance of improving the end-of-life stage of ships.
As of today, it's fully digital: ABN AMRO clients can now apply for property loans anytime, any place. A special website allows them to submit applications for loans from EUR 1 million up to EUR 10 million, and get a decisive answer within two days.
ABN AMRO is pleased to announce that Simon Wood is rejoining ABN AMRO as Head of Financial Institutions Group Asia, based in Hong Kong.
ABN AMRO reports EUR 615 million net profit for Q1 2017
Less than a year after it was first introduced, pay-back app Tikkie has reached and passed the landmark of half a million users. This makes Tikkie the fastest-growing payment app in the Netherlands.
The Supervisory Board announces today that it intends to appoint Mr Clifford Abrahams as Member of the Executive Board and Chief Financial Officer of ABN AMRO effective 1 September 2017. The nomination is subject to the approval of the appointment of Mr Abrahams by the European Central Bank (ECB) and advice from the Employee Council. Until the appointment of Mr Abrahams becomes effective, Mr Rahusen CFO ad interim, will continue to execute these tasks.
