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Dealing with ESG risks is improving credit ratings
Sustainable financing instruments are here to stay. ING's Head of Wholesale Banking Germany Eddy Henning describes how banks can support companies in the sustainable transformation. Green Works Magazine, January 2025
Dealing with ESG risks is improving credit ratings
From bulk payments to payee confirmation, the EU's Instant Payments Regulations offer new opportunities for treasurers, even beyond real-time transfers. DerTreasurer 4/2024
Bulks & VOP: New opportunities for cash?
Bulks & VOP: New opportunities for cash?The growing demand for data worldwide is increasing the need for data centers. However, due to their high energy consumption, they must also become more climate-friendly. How can this be achieved? FINANCE Nov./Dec. 2024
Data centres: the big energy consumers
Data centres: the big energy consumersA guest article by Credit Risk Manager at ING Germany Finn Pauckstadt: ESG risks are becoming increasingly important. But what do banks take into consideration in the lending process? DerTreasurer 03/2024
The way banks look at ESG risks
The way banks look at ESG risksDr. Jutta Dönges, CFO Uniper SE, and Eddy Henning, Head of Wholesale Banking ING Germany, talk to Börsen-Zeitung about the latest syndicated credit line for Uniper, the investment requirements for the energy transition, the hype surrounding sustainable financing and much more. Börsen-Zeitung from July 17, 2024
Uniper prepares for re-IPO
Uniper prepares for re-IPOUsing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to provide real-time data with banking partners is changing the role of treasury. As APIs offer improved opportunities for liquidity management, process and risk control. By using real-time data, the treasury department is moving from a controlling unit to a pure cash and process management unit and becoming a strategic partner for management. Featured article by Andreas Gottlieb, Director Transaction Services at ING Germany and Laurens Schretlen, Global Head of Product Management Payments & Collections at ING DerTreasurer 02/24, 07.06.2024
APIs: The Treasury becomes a strategic management partner
APIs: The Treasury becomes a strategic management partnerAt the beginning of November, the EU Commission recommended the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine. This brings the country's political system and economic situation into focus. And this is proving to be surprisingly stable, which is due not least to the work of the National Bank of Ukraine. Featured article by Viktoriia Savchuk, Senior Transaction Services Sales Expert at ING Ukraine and Julia Riedel, Vice President Cash Management Consultant at ING Germany DerTreasurer 04/23, 15.12.2023
Stable payment transactions in Ukraine
Stable payment transactions in UkraineThese are challenging times for companies: Alongside the ongoing risk of recession, far-reaching structural changes are afoot. The increasing geopolitical tensions worldwide and the growing rivalry with China in particular are prompting global supply chains to be restructured. And above everything else, there is the impact of climate change and the energy transition. Featured article by Hugo Kanters, Head of Transport & Logistic Sector, ING Germany. FINANCE Magazin 05/23, 19.10.2023
New role for the Treasury in the transport and logistics sector
New role for the Treasury in the transport and logistics sectorThe guarantee business has a significant role to play in securing payment obligations and guaranteeing the fulfillment of contracts. Banks and guarantee recipients have a strong interest in managing their guarantees in a legally secure and efficient manner. Digitization offers substantial advantages for banks, treasurers and finance managers alike in terms of risk minimization and professionalization. Featured article by Ludger Janßen, Managing Director and Co-CEO, Digital Vault Services GmbH and Christian Voitl, Vice President, Transaction Services Products, ING Germany. Der Treasurer 03/23, 22.09.2023
Fewer risks due to digital guarantee management
Fewer risks due to digital guarantee managementInstant payments have been technically possible in the European Union since the EU SEPA Instant Payments (SCT Inst) standard was introduced in 2017. Guest article by arten Bleijenberg is the regional head of Transaction Services Products CEE at ING Germany and Zoltán Hegedűs is the regional product manager for Transaction Services Sales at ING in Hungary. Der Treasurer 02/23, 09.06.2023
Instant payments: Eastern Europe leading the way
Instant payments: Eastern Europe leading the wayWhen it comes to digitization, even even small steps can provide more freedom in work in the treasury. Guest article by Andreas Gottlieb, Director Transaction Services of ING Germany Der Treasurer 01/23, 24.03.2023
In small steps to the goal
In small steps to the goalCompanies and banks are confronted with high societal expectations - Exploring ways to drive transformation together. Guest article by Booy Rodermond, Global Sustainability Advisor of ING Group and Stefan Zeller, Sustainable Finance Lead at of ING Deutschland 18.03.2023, Börsen-Zeitung, Supplement „Sustainability“