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Is Europe still in the semiconductor race?
11 October 2024The EU introduced the Chips Act in September 2023 to “bolster Europe’s competitiveness and resilience” in the semiconductor space. The initial goal was for Europe to increase its market share to 20% by 2030. However, with shifting global dynamics, do these ambitions still hold?
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08 August 2024
Our Chief Economist's eye on the economy
Our Chief Economist and Global Head of Research, Marieke Blom, gives her perspective on why elements of degrowth and green growth may be necessary to address our environmental crisis. Interested to know more about her outlook on the economy?
01 August 2024
AI monthly: The world of the unknown
It's widely recognised that the impact of AI could soon affect the labour market and productivity levels. This article provides an insight into how it can also influence inflation, monetary policy transmission and the natural rate of interest.
23 February 2023
Boosting ESG in the supply chain: the role of sustainable trade instruments
Not only are companies looking for new ways to make their supply chains more resilient in the face of macroeconomic headwinds, they are also seeking to make them more sustainable. As ESG becomes a major factor in this space, it is important to be aware of the growing range of tools available to treasurers to help support sustainability.
21 February 2023
From buzzwords to reality: the road to a centralised and digitalised treasury
The role of treasury is continuously changing. Treasurers are expected to be business partners within companies and to deliver data that can be used for strategic decision-making. But they also face pressure to work more efficiently and to improve their performance – with fewer resources available.
23 September 2022
The Middle East: making strides in climate action
There is a growing sense of urgency to go green in the Middle East with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia intent on ramping up sustainability efforts. Banks, like ING, can help.
12 July 2022
ING is encouraging data centre efficiency
In a world that is increasingly digital, data centres are critical infrastructure. And while digitalisation is helping to make many industries more sustainable, the underlying infrastructure should itself be more sustainable.
How and why to accept credit cards: a complete guide for merchants
31 July 2023In this article, you'll find the differences between credit and debit card acceptance, the benefits of offering multiple in-shop payment options, pricing comparison between credit card and debit card acceptance, and how to add credit card acceptance in your shop.
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12 September 2022
Concrete action to decarbonise the cement industry
Europe's cement industry is committed to its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Michele Monterosso, global lead of ING's construction sector, shares some insights into how it can get there.
25 November 2021
Steel and climate change - things you might not know
Each industry is different, but they are all dealing with climate change. What's happening in steel? Erik van Doezum, ING's steel lead, gives his perspective.
18 April 2021
Shipping and sustainability
Each industry is different, but they're all dealing with climate change and sustainability. What’s happening in shipping? Stephen Fewster, global head of ING’s shipping sector, gives his perspective.