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Wholesale Banking

ING Wholesale Banking in Switzerland

For over 20 years, ING Switzerland has been a leading financial institution in the country offering wholesale banking clients integrated financial solutions and strategic advice based on in-depth industry expertise. ING holds one of the top positions in financing physical commodity traders, a sector for which Geneva is a European hub for the sourcing and delivery of more than a third of the world trading flows in markets such as crude oil, aluminium or coffee beans. From its Zurich office, ING services Swiss multinational groups and large corporates as well as Financial Institutions: banks and non-banks, along their value chain. ING Switzerland is unique in its international orientation - reflected both in its workforce, with over 300 employees of 34 nations in the two cities it operates in, and in its product and service offer, currently serving clients incorporated in more than 60 countries. ING ranks 1st on Operating Result among 86 foreign banks in the country, 5th on B/S size (2022 – AFBS).

ING Switzerland Unique Value Proposition

Sector expertise

  • Lead position in the TCF market and first point of contact for major commodity traders in Europe, partnering with over 200 active clients in this area, as based in Geneva – the global centre of excellence for one third of global commodity trading flows.

  • From Zurich, the bank provides services to multinational corporations and large companies with an established position as one of the top 5 service providers for large Swiss companies.

  • A fast-growing FI portfolio, with the Zurich team actively providing services to banks and non-banks, tapping the large base of asset managers with high presence in the country and connecting our expertise notably on infra and renewables.  

Sustainability leader 

  • An energy position pioneer: with a carbon credit taskforce and ESG scorecard in place, as well as new clusters in transition commodities. Setting the standards among banks for the measurement of CO2 emissions, partnering with CarbonChain (AI-powered platform) to measure TCF lending portfolio.
  • ESG pioneer with first Sustainability Linked Loan in 2017.
  • Accelerating investments in renewables.
  • Member of the Swiss Sustainable Finance association.  

 Innovation frontrunner

  • Founding member of blockchain-based platforms: VAKT and KOMGO incorporated to digitalize trade flows.
  • An advanced user of robots for automation, including SAIO & Power Automate with over 100 robots in operation on a daily basis.
  • ING Switzerland structured the 1st digital borrowing bases (BB) in the industry and continues to invest in the development and deployment of such solutions. The bank was awarded in the Financial Innovation category for this solution in the Commodities Innovation Awards.  

Awards

Digital Banker

Best wholesale bank for sustainable finance in Europe

2024
Global Capital

Most impressive bank for financial institution ESG capital markets

2024
Commodities Innovation Awards

First place in the Financial Innovation category

2024

News and announcements

ING expands business
31 October 2024

ING Switzerland expands its business

ING Wholesale Banking in Switzerland, led by Gregory Lambillon, unveils its growth ambition for the country. The bank will enhance its product and service offering to be more relevant to clients while diversifying across additional sectors, including Healthcare & Pharma, and Asset Managers.

ING leads the financing of a sustainability-linked facility for Axpo
19 March 2024

ING leads the financing of a sustainability-linked facility for Axpo

ING has acted as the Joint Sustainability Coordinator, together with CACIB and SMBC, Documentation Agent, Facility Agent and Bookrunner & Mandated Lead Arranger in a EUR 7bn sustainability-linked loan, leading the international consortium of over 30 banks, for Axpo Holding AG - Switzerland's largest producer of renewable energy and an international leader in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. The facility was well oversubscribed.

ING in Switzerland announces new Trade and Commodity Finance set up
12 February 2024

ING in Switzerland announces new Trade and Commodity Finance set up

As of 1 February 2024, Patrick Arnaud and François Broussard joined the Management Committee of ING in Switzerland and are responsible, respectively, for TCF GMG Switzerland coverage and Transactional Commodity Finance teams in Switzerland, reflecting the new set up of the TCF business in the country.

Gregory Lambillon appointed CEO and country manager of ING Wholesale Banking Switzerland
27 November 2023

ING Wholesale Banking Switzerland appoints new CEO

Gregory Lambillon, managing director and head of TCF at ING, was appointed CEO and country manager of ING Wholesale Banking in Switzerland as of 1 November.

A competitive economy

With its low unemployment rate, high per capita income, policies of long-term monetary security and political stability, Switzerland is one of the most stable economies in the world. This stability has made it a safe haven for investors, who have brought with them a steady tide of foreign investment. Switzerland's economy holds a highly developed service sector, led by financial services. Industry still amounts to over a quarter of the Swiss gross domestic product and focuses on the manufacturing of high-technology, knowledge-based products. The obvious business advantage Switzerland has to offer makes it a competitive economy for many businesses to operate from.

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