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As we hurtle towards 2026, it’s worth reminding ourselves where we stand right now. ING’s Outlook 2026 looks at the big picture: inflation, interest rates, AI investment, global trade, and debt challenges. Find out what’s shaping major economies and what it means for the year ahead.
read moreOutlook 2026: The world right now
Sustainable finance isn’t slowing down— it’s maintaining its momentum well up to the third quarter of 2025. While green bonds are still dominating the market, the energy challenges of data centres spark new debates. Want to stay ahead? Read our latest sustainable finance pulse.
ING Sustainable Finance Pulse - issue 8
With the implementation of the Instant Payments Regulation (IPR) on 9 October 2025 payment processing across the Eurozone has entered a new phase marked by faster and more accessible real-time euro transactions, both domestically and across borders. For corporate treasurers, this evolution brings both opportunities and challenges, prompting a need for strategic and operational alignment.
Is your Treasury ready for Instant Payments Regulation?
ING, Banca Sella, KBC, Danske Bank, DekaBank, UniCredit, SEB, CaixaBank and Raiffeisen Bank International – have joined forces to launch a MiCAR-compliant euro-denominated stablecoin. This digital payment instrument, leveraging blockchain technology, aims to become a trusted European payment standard in the digital ecosystem.
Nine major European banks join forces to issue stablecoin
