ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, insurance and asset management to over 85 million private, corporate and institutional clients in over 40 countries. With a diverse workforce of approximately 130,000 people, ING comprises a broad spectrum of prominent companies that increasingly serve their clients under the ING brand.

Strategy:
Our strategy is more relevant to consumers than ever before. Their fundamental needs with regard to saving, investing and preparing for retirement have not changed—in fact, the crisis has reinforced the basic need to save. It has also highlighted the value of simplicity and transparency, which are two important aspects of our goal to create an “easier” experience. More than ever, our stakeholders want a financial partner they can trust. Given the nature of our business, it’s our responsibility to shield our customers from market risks and reduce the volatility of our earnings for shareholders. As a result, we will put even more emphasis on the way that we manage our risks, capital and costs.

Responsibility:
ING strives to be a good citizen. Ethical, social and environmental considerations play an integral part in our business decisions. ING is committed to playing an active role as a community sponsor. It does this through a wide range of local sponsorships and through its global Chances for Children initiative, which provides access to primary education to underprivileged children in developing countries who would otherwise not have the chance to attend school.