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Bloomberg
7 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Dutch Government Crisis Risks Slowing EU Decisions, ING CEO Says
The collapse of the Dutch government risks slowing decisions related to Europe's planned investment spree, said ING Groep NV Chief Executive Officer Steven van Rijswijk. At a time when Europe is facing its biggest security initiative since the Cold War and tariff uncertainties, government is needed to play an active role in areas such as digital and defense infrastructure investment, Van Rijswijk said in an interview in Amsterdam on Tuesday.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ING Groep NV (ING) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Growth in Deposits and Sustainable ...
Net Core Lending Growth: EUR8.6 billion, primarily driven by mortgages. Fee Income Growth: Increased by 10% compared to the first quarter of last year. Sustainable Finance Mobilized: EUR30 billion, a 23% increase from the first quarter of last year. CET1 Ratio: 13.6% at the end of the first quarter. Share Buyback Program: Announced EUR2 billion share buyback. Total Income Increase: Significant increase compared to the previous quarter. Net Core Lending Growth in 1Q 2025: EUR6.8 billion, mostly driven by residential mortgages. Core Deposits Increase: Almost EUR23 billion in the first quarter. Operating Expenses Increase: Just over 6% in the first three months of the year. Risk Costs: EUR313 million, or 18 basis points of average customer lending. Stage 3 Provisions: EUR215 million, mainly related to collective provisioning in consumer and business lending. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 6 Warning Signs with ING. Release Date: May 02, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. ING Groep NV (NYSE:ING) reported exceptional growth in deposits and higher mortgage volumes, indicating strong commercial growth in the first quarter of 2025. The company recorded a significant increase in fee income, which was 10% higher than the first quarter of the previous year. ING Groep NV (NYSE:ING) continues to support clients in their sustainability transitions, with sustainable finance mobilized rising 23% from the first quarter of last year to EUR30 billion. The company announced a share buyback of EUR2 billion, reflecting strong capital generation and commitment to shareholder returns. ING Groep NV (NYSE:ING) maintained a robust capital position with a CET1 ratio of 13.6%, allowing for consistent cash distribution to shareholders. There was a modest decline in lending within Wholesale Banking, attributed to seasonal volatility and capital optimization efforts. The introduction of tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainty have led to a lower growth outlook worldwide, impacting the company's strategic planning. Operational expenses increased by over 6% in the first quarter due to inflationary pressures and continued investment in business growth. The lending margin is expected to come down slightly in the second quarter, driven by a change in lending mix and funding of the mortgage book. Stage 1 and Stage 2 risk costs increased, reflecting updates in macroeconomic forecasts and some risk migration. Q: What is your view on the liability margin for the rest of the year, and do you expect it to drop below 100 bps? A: (Tanate Phutrakul, CFO) We expect the net interest margin on liabilities to remain at similar levels in Q2. The volume growth has been strong, and we have seen no reduction in balances despite significant rate cuts. We are confident in the resilience of our liability franchise. Q: Can you provide an update on your CET1 target and the rationale behind the 12.8% to 13% range? A: (Steven Van Rijswijk, CEO) Our target remains 12.5%, but due to current macroeconomic uncertainties, we are targeting a CET1 ratio between 12.8% and 13% for 2025. This decision is independent of any ECB requests. Q: Are you considering any M&A activities, particularly in Spain and Italy? A: (Steven Van Rijswijk, CEO) We are focused on our autonomous strategy and diversifying within existing segments. However, we are open to acquisitions that can accelerate growth, enhance our product capabilities, or increase our domestic market position, provided they meet our strict M&A and ROE criteria. Q: Can you elaborate on the growth strategy for your deposit campaigns in Germany? A: (Steven Van Rijswijk, CEO) Our deposit campaigns are data-driven and targeted, focusing on fresh money and new-to-bank customers with a positive NPV. The goal is to convert these customers into primary customers, enhancing ROE. Q: How are you managing the duration of your replicating portfolio, and what is the current average duration? A: (Tanate Phutrakul, CFO) We have gradually shifted the duration from 50-50 to 55-45 over the last six months, using a barbell strategy with swaps and investment portfolios. The average duration remains around 2.4 years. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
