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After five years as ING’s chief risk officer, Ljiljana Čortan steps into her new role as head of Wholesale Banking on 24 February, determined to grow the difference while adapting to a changing world and make ING the best European wholesale bank, powered by its global network.
read moreGetting to know Ljiljana Čortan… our new head of Wholesale Banking
With rising technological ambition, continued investment in digital infrastructure and new applications within the healthcare sector, AI enters 2026 at full speed. What lies ahead, and where does the momentum lead? Here are some core questions - with potential answers - which could shape the year.
AI monthly: 3 key questions we have for AI in 2026
At this year’s Sustainable Finance Awards, Global Finance has honoured ING as the best bank for ESG-related loans, as well as transition and sustainability‑linked loans and bonds in Western Europe. This distinction acknowledges the way we work with clients every day - building strong partnerships, navigating the inevitable trade-offs, financing new technologies, and fostering long-term change across sectors and regions.
World's best bank for transition and sustainability linked loans & bonds
At this year’s World Economic Forum, leaders acknowledged that the impact of AI remains highly uncertain. Yet amid the unanswered questions, Europe may actually be entering this phase from a stronger position than many expect, writes Marieke Blom