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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

ABN AMRO to acquire NIBC Bank

Today, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. announces that it has reached agreement with Blackstone to acquire NIBC Bank. With the acquisition, ABN AMRO will add further scale to its retail banking activities, reinforcing its strong position in the Dutch market.

ABN AMRO posts net profit of EUR 617 million in Q3 2025

ABN AMRO Bank posts net profit of EUR 617 million in Q3 2025

Ton van Nimwegen leaves ABN AMRO and continues his career in national leadership of the VVD

ABN AMRO announced today that Ton van Nimwegen, Chief Operations Officer (COO) and member of the Executive Board, will step down as COO as of January 1, 2026. Ton has been nominated as Chair of the national board of the VVD, which position is incompatible with the membership of the Executive Board. Ton’s responsibilities will be taken over by other Executive Board members.