3D printing is a rising threat for world trade. According to a new ING report, world trade will be 23% lower in 2060 if the growth of investments in 3D printers continues at the current pace. If investments accelerate domestically printed goods could already wipe out 40% of world imports in 2040.

In response to growing demand from businesses, investors and consumers, ING has opened up access to its research with the launch of a new website, THINK. The website offers a wide range of topics for broad audiences, and prepares for MiFID II.

ING was joint mandated lead arranger in the GBP250m bond for Anglian Water, the UK’s largest water company. Funds will be used to finance projects related to drought, resilience, energy efficiency, and water recycling.

"In July, I was privileged to be asked to join a brainstorming session with the Amsterdam Economic Board. This regional advisory body works with businesses, government agencies and knowledge institutes to sustainably enhance the prosperity and wellbeing of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, which has a population of more than 2.3 million people."

A new report from ING says that path to a 100% electric car market will lead to more competition for European automakers. Read the article, download the report.

ING named best in the Benelux in Equity Research, Equity Sales, Trading/Execution and Company & Expert Meetings.

The world of payments is set to change immeasurably over the coming years as consumers demand value-added products and expect increased speeds of service, including true 24x7.

Global Finance magazine has announced its 24th annual awards for the World’s Best Banks. In the Western European region, ING has been selected as the Best Bank in Western Europe 2017 overall, as well as Best Bank in Belgium.

ING has been awarded as the best bank in the world. This year, ING even won a total of four awards at ‘The Banker’s’ Best Bank Awards 2016. Besides Global Bank of the Year, ING was named Best Bank of the year 2016 in the Netherlands, in Belgium, and in Western Europe.

ING Wholesale Banking has launched Virtual Cash Management (VCM), a comprehensive digital cash management solution for corporates. VCM is designed to help treasury functions reach a next level of optimisation by facilitating centralised cash management with high cash visibility, access and control.