For 45 years, ING Switzerland has been a leading financial institution in the country offering clients integrated financial solutions and strategic advice based on in-depth industry expertise. ING holds one of the top positions in financing physical commodity traders, a sector for which Geneva is a European hub for the sourcing and delivery of more than a third of the world trading flows in markets such as crude oil, aluminium or coffee beans. From its Zurich office, ING services Swiss multinational groups and large corporates as well as Financial Institutions: banks and non-banks, along their value chain. ING Switzerland is unique in its international orientation - reflected both in its workforce, with over 300 employees of 34 nations in the two cities it operates in, and in its product and service offer, currently serving clients incorporated in more than 60 countries.
Sector expertise
Sustainability leader
Innovation frontrunner
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CEO & Country Manager
Gregory Lambillon
Head of Communications and Brand Experience
Ewa Szerszen: ewa.szerszen@ing.ch
Customer service
Lancy / Geneva Branch
- ING Bank N.V., Amsterdam, Lancy / Geneva Branch
- 8-10 Avenue des Morgines 1213 Petit-Lancy
Zurich office
Pelikanplatz 15 8001 Zürich
Sector expertise
Lead position in the TCF market and first point of contact for major commodity traders in Europe, partnering with over 200 active clients in this area, as based in Geneva – the global centre of excellence for one third of global commodity trading flows.
From Zurich, the bank provides services to multinational corporations and large companies with an established position as one of the top 5 service providers for large Swiss companies.
A fast-growing FI portfolio, with the Zurich team actively providing services to banks and non-banks, tapping the large base of asset managers with high presence in the country and connecting our expertise notably on infra and renewables.
Sustainability leader
- An energy position pioneer: with a carbon credit taskforce and ESG scorecard in place, as well as new clusters in transition commodities. Setting the standards among banks for the measurement of CO2 emissions, partnering with CarbonChain (AI-powered platform) to measure TCF lending portfolio.
- ESG pioneer with first Sustainability Linked Loan in 2017.
- Accelerating investments in renewables.
- Member of the Swiss Sustainable Finance association.
Innovation frontrunner
- Founding member of blockchain-based platforms: VAKT and KOMGO incorporated to digitalize trade flows.
- An advanced user of robots for automation, including SAIO & Power Automate with over 100 robots in operation on a daily basis.
- ING Switzerland structured the 1st digital borrowing bases (BB) in the industry and continues to invest in the development and deployment of such solutions. The bank was awarded in the Financial Innovation category for this solution in the Commodities Innovation Awards.
Awards
Global Finance 2026
World's best bank for transition and sustainability linked loans & bonds
Global Finance - 2025
Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Switzerland
Commodities Innovation Awards - 2024
First place in the Financial Innovation category
Latest news and announcements
In a recent article published on Allnews, Ivan Kryguine, Director in Trade & Commodity Finance in Metals Sector at ING Switzerland, shares his expert perspective on how the conflict in Iran is disrupting global fertiliser markets. While the short‑term effects are visible today, the real challenge lies ahead: lower agricultural production, increasing food prices, and growing pressure on global food security. In this evolving environment, securing resilient supply chains, improving market coordination, and supporting farmers will be key to mitigating long‑term impacts.
Fertilizers and Food Security: The War in Iran
As Brent crude surpasses USD 100 per barrel for the first time since 2022 and commodity markets reveal increasing fragility, successive geopolitical shocks, the global economic slowdown, and the reconfiguration of trade flows are driving a lasting transformation of markets. An insightful article on Allnews, in which Fabienne Jaggi Moriggi, Global Head of TCF Product at ING Switzerland, shares how energy volatility, geopolitical tensions, and the energy transition are durably reshaping commodity markets and risk management.
Commodity and geopolitical tension
Gregory Lambillon, CEO ING Switzerland shares with Finews the growth strategy of ING Wholesale Banking in Switzerland and reflect on how to navigate in today’s market environment to deliver even more value to clients. In a world of constant change, ING’s global network continues to adapt with deep local expertise to help clients position themselves better worldwide for the future. Marc Schweizer, Head of Financial Institutions, shares his insights on the capital market opportunities and the ambition in one of the key sectors.
ING strengthens its position in The Swiss Market
A competitive economy
With its low unemployment rate, high per capita income, policies of long-term monetary security and political stability, Switzerland is one of the most stable economies in the world. This stability has made it a safe haven for investors, who have brought with them a steady tide of foreign investment. Switzerland's economy holds a highly developed service sector, led by financial services. Industry still amounts to over a quarter of the Swiss gross domestic product and focuses on the manufacturing of high-technology, knowledge-based products. The obvious business advantage Switzerland has to offer makes it a competitive economy for many businesses to operate from.
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