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Dong Hyun will oversee all sales and trading activities for ING in Korea, while Daechan will lead the management of corporate and financial institution client portfolios across all industry sectors.
ING Korea appoints Dong Hyun Ahn as head of Financial Markets and Daechan (Daniel) Ahn as head of Sectors
ING mobilised €110 billion in sustainable finance for the first three quarters of 2025 – a 29% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was driven by a consistent performance across three quarters, with Q3 contributing €43.3 billion, representing 54% growth versus Q3 2024.
ING mobilises €110bn in sustainable finance in Q1-Q3 2025, highlighting sustainable data centres
Year-to-date global sustainable finance issuance totalled USD 852 billion—slightly below H1 2024’s USD 909 billion, but broadly consistent with 2023 and 2022 levels. Q2 alone saw USD 432 billion in issuance, surpassing second-quarter figures from the previous two years.
ING mobilises record €68bln in H1 2025, driving APAC momentum in sustainable finance
ING Korea has been awarded the Green Finance Award at the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) Sustainability Awards 2025, marking a significant milestone as the bank’s first participation in the awards. This recognition also highlights ING’s leadership in sustainable finance, as the Green Finance category is newly introduced this year, reflecting the growing importance of sustainable financial practices in South Korea and the region.
ING honoured with Green Finance Award at ECCK Sustainability Awards 2025
With over 20 years of experience, including senior roles at KKR and Credit Suisse, Deepali returns to ING, where she began her career at ING Vysya Bank. She succeeds Robert Carnell, who has led ING's Research team in Asia Pacific since 2017.
ING appoints Deepali Bhargava as new head of Research and chief economist for Asia Pacific
In this role, Uday will oversee operations across 11 APAC markets, drawing on his deep expertise and leadership to drive growth and innovation. He joined ING in 2007 in India and has held several senior roles, including country manager for Australia and, since 2020, head of Wholesale Banking for the EMEA region.
ING appoints Uday Sareen as chief executive and head of Wholesale Banking for Asia Pacific
Gautam Saxena, a seasoned investment banker, has been appointed to lead ING’s Corporate Finance strategy, a key growth priority across 11 APAC markets. He joins from Pegasus 7 Ventures, a venture capital fund he founded to invest in tech-enabled impact businesses across Asia and Africa, with a strong focus on sustainability.
ING appoints Gautam Saxena as head of Corporate Finance for Asia Pacific
ING has been recognised as South Korea’s International Trade Finance Bank of the Year Award. This prestigious honour was given at the Asian Banking and Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2023.