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Fresh and Soapy Dutch finalists of Euronext Blue Challenge 2024

Each year, dozens of young people from across Europe participate in the Euronext Blue Challenge. The programme, offered in collaboration with JA Europe, aims to teach young people about entrepreneurship, sustainable finance, and to enhance their financial literacy. 

In the Netherlands, six teams competed this year for the top spot. The company Fresh & Soapy ultimately took the win and had the honour of representing the Netherlands at the European final.

The winners were celebrated one last time this morning during a traditional Gong ceremony. 

They were welcomed by Dirk Donker (Head of Secondary Market Benelux and Germany) and Marianne Aalders (Communications Manager).

Fresh and Soapy finalists Euronext Blue Challenge 2024 10/06/2024 - 9:16AM CEST Amsterdam

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Finance Run celebrates 10-year partnership with Stater

 The Finance run is a sporty networking event for the financial services industry. Every year, more than 1,000 professionals from the financial sector participate in the run to raise money for KiKi and Emma at Work.
Employees of Euronext Amsterdam are more than happy to participate and join the efforts during this event. 

The company Stater has been a partner of this event for ten years now. 
To celebrate this anniversary, Mario Menheere, Managing Director of Stater The Netherlands, Stater N.V., opened the trading day. 

The group was welcomed by Paul Noordam Senior Manager Sales and Product Management Cash Equities & Derivative of Euronext Amsterdam.

Finance Run celebrates 10-year partnership with Stater 06/06/2024 - 9:15AM CEST Amsterdam

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Last broadcasting of ‘Voorbeurs’ by RTL Z

RTL Z, the Dutch business news channel, has been keeping its viewers informed about the latest developments in the capital markets, live from the Amsterdam exchange building at Beursplein 5, for many years. Today, after ten wonderful years, the curtain fell for the  programme ‘Voorbeurs’, which was broadcast every Monday to Friday before market opening. 

To commemorate this, Carien ten Have, one of RTL Z's regular presenters, sounded the Gong this morning to open the trading day. 

The group was welcomed by Leen van der Schoor, Global Head of Facilities & Real Estate at Euronext Amsterdam.

Last broadcasting of ‘Voorbeurs’ by RTL Z 31/05/2024 - 9:10AM CEST Amsterdam

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Launch of Portfolio Management System by Infront

Infront acquired the Swiss firm Assetmax in 2022 to strengthen its product offering in Europe. As a result, the company launched its new Portfolio Management System for Private Bankers, Asset Managers and Family Offices in the Netherlands in early May.

To celebrate this milestone, Zlatko Vucetic, CEO Infront, rang the gong today.

The delegation was welcomed by Jeroen Hofs, Head of Market Data Compliance & Operations at Euronext Amsterdam, and Sheila van Ginkel, Licensing Manager Northern-Europe, Asia & Australia at Euronext Amsterdam.

Infront Portfolio Management System 28/05/2024 - 9:10AM CEST Amsterdam

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IMC celebrates 35th anniversary

IMC celebrated its 35th anniversary today. The trading house was founded in 1989 on the trading floor of the European Options Exchange, which later became part of Euronext Amsterdam.

To celebrate this milestone, IMC's team was welcomed by Dirk Donker (Head of Secondary Markets Benelux & Germany) and Paul Noordam (Senior Manager Sales and Product Management Cash Equities & Derivative) of Euronext Amsterdam.

IMC celebrates 35th anniversary 23/05/2024 - 9:25AM CEST Amsterdam

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InPost joined AEX ESG Index

This morning's Gong ceremony featured InPost S.A., on account of their inclusion in AEX ESG Index.

This index identifies the 25 companies that show the best environmental, social and governance practices among the 50 funds in the AEX and AMX index.

InPost's team was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listings, and Leon Mensink, Listing Associate, of Euronext Amsterdam.

InPost joined AEX ESG Index 22/05/2024 - 9:11AM CEST Amsterdam

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UBS achieves 45bn in sustainable ETFs

Today UBS celebrated raising 45 billion in assets under management in its sustainable ETF offering UBS Asset Management.

Yves van den Berk, ETF & Index Fund Sales Benelux at UBS rang the Gong, opening the trading day.

The group was welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Manager, Sales and Product Management Cash Equities & Derivative.

UBS achieves 45bn in sustainable ETFs 17/05/2024 - 9:47AM CEST Amsterdam

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Welcoming Foreign Bankers' Association

This morning's Gong ceremony was dedicated to the Foreign Bankers' Association.

The association represents the interests of foreign banks operating in the Netherlands and hosts its annual meeting today. Today, various activities are organized to further promote dialogue between (foreign) banks in the Netherlands and stakeholders in the wider financial ecosystem.

For this reason, Shinsuke Kajiwara, Country CEO of Mizuho Bank Europe N.V., sounded the gong during a traditional Gong ceremony. The delegation was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam.

Welcoming Foreign Bankers' Association 14/05/2024 - 9:25AM CEST Amsterdam

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Saxo - Investing in a world of investment opportunities

In 1998, the Danish-based company Saxo opened many doors for the investment market by introducing one of the first online investment platforms for private investors. With the acquisition of the Dutch firm Binck Bank in 2019, Saxo has continued to seek for ways to lower access barriers to financial markets for existing and new investors. With a new fee structure, Saxo aims to further reduce the effect of costs on returns.

To celebrate this, Stephan Lugtenburg, COO at Saxo, struck the Gong.

The group was welcomed by Dirk Donker (Head of Secondary Markets Benelux & Germany) and Paul Noordam (Senior Manager Sales and Product Management Cash Equities & Derivatives) of Euronext Amsterdam.

Saxo - Investing in a world of investment opportunities 13/05/2024 - 9:06AM CEST Amsterdam

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Winner of digital investment competition for schools (Scholenstrijd)

Thousands of secondary school students from all over the Netherlands are taking part in Scholenstrijd, a digital investment competition where they playfully learn about the opportunities and risks of the stock market and investing.

Scholenstrijd, an initiative of Stichting Capital Amsterdam, is a semi-annual event that is part of the broader education platform BeleggerUitlegger.

Today, the autumn 2023 winner of the 'Best risk-return ratio' category, Samuel Groenendaal of Jacob-Roelands Lyceum from Boxtel was welcomed on the Gong stage by Albert Siepel, head of Index Product Management.

Investment battle for schools 07/05/2024 - 9:39AM CEST Amsterdam

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BIQH Financial Data Services celebrates 25th anniversary

This March BIQH celebrated its 25th anniversary.

For a quarter of a century, the company has acted as a service facilitator between data consumers and data vendors. Therefore, the relationship between BIQH and Euronext Data Services has existed for just as long.

To celebrate this company anniversary, Raymond van den Bedum, DevOps Engineer of BIQH opened a new trading day at Beursplein 5 this morning.

The team was welcomed by Jeroen Hofs, head of Market Data Compliance & Operations at Euronext Amsterdam.

BIQH Financial Data Services celebrates 25th anniversary 03/05/2024 - 9:00AM CEST Amsterdam

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Datasnipper winner of the Deloitte Tech Fast 50

This year, the 24th edition of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 & Rising Stars took place in the Netherlands.

With this annual ranking, Deloitte recognises the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in their own country for their exceptional growth performance, as well as young ambitious Tech companies with high growth potential. The frontrunner of this year's list is Datasnipper, a Tech company that supports auditors worldwide using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

To celebrate this joyous milestone, [NAME], [FUNCTION] of Datasnipper rang the Gong this morning in the presence of Leon Mensink, Listing Sales Associate of Euronext Amsterdam.

Datasnipper winner of the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 30/04/2024 - 9:00AM CEST Amsterdam

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Euronext Welcomes the Dwight David Eisenhower School

Founded in 1924 as the US Army Industrial College and now part of the National Defense University, the Eisenhower School has a long history as a military training institution. Current students come from the various US army units, the private and public sectors and mostly hold managerial positions. An important part of the Finance Study is an introduction to key players in the European capital market.

On the occasion of their visit to Euronext Amsterdam this morning, Colonel Alan Stephens rang the gong.

The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listings at Euronext Amsterdam.

Dwight David Eisenhower School 19/04/2024 - 9:15AM CEST Amsterdam

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Van Lanschot Kempen Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference

For the 17th time in a row, Van Lanschot Kempen is organising the Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference. In recent years, this event has grown into a central meeting place for global institutional investors and European Life Sciences companies.

On the occasion of the conference, Nadine Maalouf, Managing Director Corporate Finance Life Sciences & Healthcare, rang the gong today at Beursplein 5.

The Van Lanschot Kempen team was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listings, and Leon Mensink, Listing Associate, of Euronext Amsterdam.

Van Lanschot Kempen Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference 15/04/2024 - 9:13AM CEST Amsterdam

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Royal Delft celebrates 70th listing anniversary

In 1954, Porceleyne Fles N.V. listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange. The manufacturer of the iconic and artisanal Delfts Elfs Blue - whose history dates back to 1653 -- is now known at home and abroad as Royal Delft.

To celebrate 70 years of listing, Royal Delft CEO Henk Schouten rang the gong this morning, opening a new day of trading on the Damrak.

The company was welcomed to the anniversary celebration by Rene van Vlerken, (Head of Listing Euronext Amsterdam).

70th listing anniversary Royal Delft 12/04/2024 - 9:13AM CEST Amsterdam

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Euronext Amsterdam welcomes Retail Broker Advisory Committee

Euronext Amsterdam today opens the doors to Beursplein 5 for the Retail Broker Advisory Committee (RBAC).

The RBAC is an annual meeting of 30 retail brokers from across Europe, and is designed to discuss current affairs and the latest on investment products and services. The RBAC participants were welcomed for a Gong ceremony this morning to open a new trading day.

For this, they were welcomed by Dirk Donker (Head of Secondary Markets Benelux & Germany) and Paul Noordam (Senior Manager Sales and Product Management Cash Equities & Derivative) of Euronext Amsterdam.

Retail Broker Advisory Committee 09/04/2024 - 9:11AM CEST Amsterdam

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Heineken celebrates 85th listing anniversary

Heineken and Euronext Amsterdam have been closely linked for decades. The 160-year-old icon listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange in 1939, 85 years ago. And together with 12 other funds, the Amsterdam brewer was at the birth of the AEX Index.

To celebrate these milestones, a new trading day was opened today in Amsterdam with a loud bang on the Gong, by Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink together with CFO Harold van den Broek.

They were welcomed, together with colleagues, by René van Vlerken (Head of Listings Euronext Amsterdam).

85th listing anniversary Heineken 03/04/2024 - 13:19PM CEST Amsterdam

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NVA and Brunel open trading day for World Autism Day

The Dutch Autism Association (NVA) together with Brunel opened the trading day on Tuesday 2 April to celebrate World Autism Day.

Brunel International N.V., the business services provider which has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam for over 25 years, has been raising the visibility of Dutch Autism Day through its Brunel Foundation for several years.

The gong was sounded by Evelien Britt, a volunteer with the NVA Information & Advice Line.

The group was welcomed by Marianne Aalders, Communication Manager of Euronext Amsterdam.

World Autism Day 02/04/2024 - 9:15AM CEST Amsterdam