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ABN AMRO MeesPierson: slower growth, many uncertainties in H2 of 2025

The tariffs announced by the Trump Administration in the US are dampening economic growth. This is particularly true in the US itself, but is noticeable in Europe too. Although both economies will continue to grow during the second half of 2025, this will be at a slower rate than previously predicted.

ABN AMRO launches neobank BUUT

Public prosecutor imposes penalty order on ABN AMRO

The Netherlands Public Prosecution Service (NPPS) imposed a penalty order on ABN AMRO on 28 May 2025 for involvement in transactions connected to, according to the NPPS, the filing of intentionally incorrect tax returns by a Dutch subsidiary of a foreign financial institution in the period 2010-2013. ABN AMRO resigns to the penalty order.

ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund leads investment in Converge

The Sustainable Impact Fund (SIF) has led a GBP 17 million investment in Converge, a UK-based leader in concrete management and decarbonisation technologies using AI, sensors and SaaS. Participants in the investment included existing investors such as decarbonisation specialist Climate Investment (OGCI), as well as new investors Move Energy, PI Impact and J-Impact.

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%.

Childcare sees a massive return of self-employed workers to salaried positions

A significant portion of self-employed workers in childcare has returned to salaried positions at childcare organizations, employment agencies, and staffing firms. ABN AMRO estimates that the number of hours worked by self-employed workers will decrease by 70 percent in 2025, based on a survey conducted among childcare organizations, industry associations, and self-employment intermediaries.

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