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BUX appoints Marlou Jenniskens as new CEO

BUX is pleased to announce the appointment of Marlou Jenniskens as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 February 2026. Jenniskens brings extensive experience in digital wealth management, a strong track record in product innovation, and extensive leadership experience within ABN AMRO.

New ABN AMRO ambassador Diede de Groot to compete in ABN AMRO Open 2026

Diede de Groot, the greatest female wheelchair tennis player of the past decade, will compete in the ABN AMRO Open again in 2026. Winner of the 2023 and 2024 tournaments, she missed the last edition due to injury but is now back in action. The wheelchair tennis tournament for men and women is being held at Rotterdam Ahoy at the same time as the ATP 500 tournament. Diede de Groot is also the new ABN AMRO ambassador for equal opportunities and inclusion.

ABN AMRO presents roadmap for profitable growth and new financial targets for 2028

Today, ABN AMRO presents the bank’s new strategy and financial outlook for 2026-2028 at its Capital Markets Day. The new plan is designed to deliver profitable growth and enhanced value for all stakeholders.

ABN AMRO to sell Alfam to Rabobank

Personal loans offered via a third-party arrangement

Freo and Alfam Join Forces as One Credit Provider within Rabobank Group

Alfam and Freo, subsidiaries of ABN AMRO and Rabobank, are joining forces in the consumer credit market. Rabobank is acquiring Alfam, which mainly operates under the brand name Defam. Rabobank’s own consumer credit provider, Freo, will continue together with Alfam as a single provider. Customers can apply for loans through ABN AMRO, Rabobank, and intermediaries. They can also apply for a loan directly online. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant regulators and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.

Gender Pay Directive: new rules for equal pay by 2027

From 1 January 2027, the European Gender Pay Directive (GPD) will come into effect. This legislation requires companies to be transparent about pay differences between men and women. In the Netherlands, the directive will be implemented under the Equal Pay Transparency Act. Large organisations with more than 250 employees must report their Equal Pay Gap (EPG) annually, while medium-sized organisations with over 100 employees will need to report every three years. If a pay gap exceeds 5%, companies must take action to close the gap.

Sandra Phlippen appointed as Chief Sustainability Officer Nick Kounis new Chief Economist

ABN AMRO is proud to announce the appointment of Sandra Phlippen as the new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at ABN AMRO. Effective as of 1 January 2026, Sandra will lead Group Sustainability, driving the bank’s sustainability ambitions and integrating sustainability into core business operations. Nick Kounis, currently interim Chief Economist, will succeed Sandra as Chief Economist of ABN AMRO.

ABN AMRO Bank NV cancels repurchased shares

A single data breach can provide the key to someone’s digital identity or critical services

Dutch people vulnerable to online fraud: 40% recycle important passwords for unimportant accounts