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Open the trading day on the Amsterdam stock exchange

Gong ceremony Euronext Amsterdam

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Gong ceremony Euronext Amsterdam

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Every day at exactly 9am, trading on Euronext Amsterdam is ceremonially opened by sounding the gong.
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De gong; een eewenoude traditie

The gong: an age-old tradition

The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in the world and a household name in the Netherlands and abroad. As early as the 17th century, trading was opened and closed by sounding a gong. Today, all securities trading is automated and the opening is a ceremonial act. Directors of listed companies, business people, politicians and charity ambassadors have helped keep this tradition alive in recent years. 

Amsterdam Gong Ceremonies

  • Van Lanschot Kempen - Investment Club ‘t Stockpaert

     |  Amsterdam

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    Van Lanschot Kempen celebrates 50th anniversary of Investment Club ‘t Stockpaert

    Van Lanschot Kempen celebrates the 50th anniversary of Investment Club ‘t Stockpaert. Jan Knol, Founder of Investment Club ‘t Stockpaert, sounded the gong this morning with Richard Bruens, member of the Managing Board at Van Lanschot Kempen. They were welcomed by Robin van Rijn, Client Relationship Manager at Euronext Amsterdam. 

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    Amsterdam
  • Franklin LibertyShares ETFs

     |  Amsterdam

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    Franklin Templeton – ETF Listing

    Today, eight ETF’s from the Franklin LibertySharesTM range listed on Euronext Amsterdam. To celebrate Caroline Baron, Head of ETF Sales, EMEA at Franklin Templeton, sounded the gong this morning. She was welcomed by Dirk Donker, Head of Retail Services at Euronext. 

    Franklin LibertyShares ETFs Franklin Templeton
    Amsterdam
  • Majorel Group Luxembourg S.A.

     |  Amsterdam

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    Majorel Group Luxembourg S.A. – Listing and first day of trading

    Thomas Mackenbrock, Chief Executive Officer of Majorel Group Luxembourg S.A., sounded the gong today to celebrate the company’s listing on Euronext Amsterdam. He was welcomed by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam. Majorel is a global provider of next-generation end-to-end customer experience (CX) solutions for leading digital-native and vertical brands.

    Majorel Group Luxembourg S.A. Listing of Majorel Group Luxembourg S.A
    Amsterdam
  • Universal Music Group

     |  Amsterdam

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    Universal Music Group – Listing and first day of trading

    Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group and members of UMG’s corporate executive team sounded the gong today live at the Euronext market opening. During this traditional gong ceremony, the newly listed company was welcomed to Euronext by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld (CEO Euronext Amsterdam) and René van Vlerken (Head of Listing Euronext Amsterdam).

    Universal Music Group UMG - Universal Music Group
    Amsterdam
  • PortfolioDividendTracker.com

     |  Amsterdam

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    Podcast Jong Beleggen – Product launch: PortfolioDividendTracker.com

    Pim Verlaan, founder of the popular podcast Jong Beleggen, sounded the gong at Beursplein 5 this morning. To celebrate the product launch of PortfolioDividendTracker.com. The tracker will be available for everyone starting 16 September. He was welcomed by Rauke Wouda, Senior Product Developer Derivatives Netherlands of Euronext Amsterdam.

    PortfolioDividendTracker.com Podcast Jong Beleggen
    Amsterdam
  • Prins Claus Fund

     |  Amsterdam

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    Prins Claus Fund – 25-year anniversary

    Today is the 25th anniversary of the foundation of the Prince Claus Fund. To celebrate this milestone, Ila Kasem, Chair of the Board of the Fund, sounded the gong at Beursplein 5 this morning. He was welcomed by Cees Colijn, HR Director of Euronext Amsterdam. The Prince Claus Fund was founded 25 years ago as a tribute to HRH Prince Claus of the Netherlands on his 70th birthday, and internationally supports, honours, and connects artists and cultural practitioners.

    Prins Claus Fund Prins Claus Fonds
    Amsterdam
  • Finance Run 2021

     |  Amsterdam

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    Finance Run 2021

    Today, is the launch of the 8th edition of the Finance Run. The Finance Run is an annual running and networking event within the financial industry. The Finance Run will raise money for two charities this year: Kikid and Emma at Work. Marlies van Hilten, Director of Emma at Work, sounded the gong at Beursplein 5 this morning. She was welcomed by Anastasia Kremleva, Head of Operational Client Services at Euronext Amsterdam, and a participant in Finance Run 2021. 

    Finance Run 2021 Finance Run
    Amsterdam
  • Wereldhave N.V.

     |  Amsterdam

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    Wereldhave N.V. – 75-years listed

    First listed on 23 August 1946, Dutch real estate investment company Wereldhave N.V. celebrates its 75th anniversary on the Amsterdam exchange. Matthijs Storm, CEO of Wereldhave N.V., sounded the gong this morning to commemorate this milestone. He was welcomed by Alexander Voorham, Listing Account Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.

    Wereldhave N.V. Wereldhave N.V. – 75-jaar beursgenoteerd
    Amsterdam
  • Blue Finance Challenge

     |  Amsterdam

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    Blue Finance Challenge – UK Finals Winners

    Apricus won the UK finals of the Blue Finance Challenge. Lottie Newell, Managing Director of Apricus, sounded the gong virtually to mark this occasion. Together with fellow students from Tiffin Girl’s School. Apricus is aiming to make fashionable clothes more sustainable and environmentally friendly. She was welcomed by Hanne Michiels, HR Officer at Euronext Amsterdam and Ambassador of the Blue Finance Challenge. The Blue Challenge is an international partnership between JA Europe and Euronext N.V. for young Blue Economy entrepreneurs.

     

    Blue Finance Challenge
    Amsterdam
  • New Amsterdam Invest

     |  Amsterdam

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    New Amsterdam Invest – SPAC listing and first day of trading

    Aren van Dam, Sponsor & Managing Director of New Amsterdam Invest, sounded the gong today on the occasion of the listing of New Amsterdam Invest, a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) with a focus on real estate assets. He was welcomed by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam.

    New Amsterdam Invest
    Amsterdam
  • IEX Group N.V.

     |  Amsterdam

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    IEX Group N.V. – Welcome at Beursplein 5

    This month, IEX Group N.V. celebrated the move of its headquarters, now located at Beursplein 5. Lucia Rodenburg, Editor at IEX, sounded the gong on this occasion. She was welcomed by Firos Joeman, Facilities Management at Euronext Amsterdam. IEX Group N.V. is a cross-media company and an information source for the private investor.

    IEX Group N.V.
    Amsterdam
  • NEVIR Dutch IR Awards 2021

     |  Amsterdam

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    NEVIR Dutch IR Awards 2021

    Yesterday, The Dutch Association for Investor Relations (NEVIR) awarded the 2021 Dutch IR Awards. On this occasion, Michel Aupers, Manager Investor Relations at Royal BAM Group and furthermore winner of the AScX IR Professional Award, sounded the gong. He was welcomed by Alexander Voorham, Account Manager Listing, at Euronext Amsterdam. NEVIR is the representative body and advocacy organization for Investor Relations Officers at Dutch listed companies.

    NEVIR Dutch IR Awards 2021
    Amsterdam
  • Climate Transition Capital Acquisition 1

     |  Amsterdam

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    Climate Transition Capital Acquisition 1 – Listing and first day of trading

    This morning, Climate Transition Capital Acquisition 1, a SPAC with a strong focus on climate transition, listed on Euronext Amsterdam. Joris Rademakers, Executive Director of CTCA1, sounded the gong to celebrate the Special Purpose Acquisition (SPAC) listing. He was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing of Euronext Amsterdam.

    Climate Transition Capital Acquisition 1
    Amsterdam
  • Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V.

     |  Amsterdam

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    Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. – 50 years of listing

    Today, Carlo van Noort (CFO) and Martijn Schuttevaer (Director IR & Communications) of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. sounded the gong to celebrate their 50 years of listing at Euronext Amsterdam. They were welcomed by Euronext Amsterdam’s CEO Simone Huis in ’t Veld and Head of Listing René van Vlerken.

    Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. is a leading global dredging and offshore contractor and maritime services provider. Wit hits origins in the Netherlands, the company has been operating for over 100 years. It is also one of the oldest funds at the Amsterdam stock exchange that still operates under its original name.

     

    Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. – 50 years of listing
    Amsterdam
  • State Street SPDR ETF’s – Listing ESG ETFs

     |  Amsterdam

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    State Street SPDR ETF’s – Listing ESG ETFs

    Today we welcome on Euronext Amsterdam 3 new ESG ETFs in the Dividend Aristocrats family from @StateStreetETFs. The SPDR Dividend Aristocrats are amongst the largest Dividend ETFs in Europe and offer investors a combination of stable dividends from sustainable investments.

    To celebrate the new share class on Euronext Amsterdam, Natalie Compagne, Marketing Manager of SPDR ETF’s, together with Marianne Aalders, Communication Manager Euronext Amsterdam, sounded the gong.

     

    State Street SPDR ETF’s – Listing ESG ETFs
    Amsterdam
  • NX Filtration

     |  Amsterdam

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    NX Filtration – Listing and first day of trading

    Prof.Dr. Erik Roesink, Founder and CTO of NX Filtration, sounded the gong today to celebrate the IPO of NX Filtration. He was joined on stage by NX Filtration’s CEO Michiel Staatsen and the Financial Manager Joris Kooiker. They were welcomed at Euronext Amsterdam for the traditional Gong ceremony by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld (CEO) and René van Vlerken (Head of Listings). NX Filtration offers ground-breaking solutions for filtering water and beverages, based on innovative (nano)membrane technology and sustainable production methods. The company was founded in 2016.

    NX Filtration
    Amsterdam
  • Euronext Knowledge Centre

     |  Amsterdam

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    Euronext Knowledge Centre

    Launch education platform ‘Euronext Knowledge Centre’

    Merel Koeleman sounded the gong for the launch of the Euronext Knowledge Center.

    Financial knowledge

    The Euronext Knowledge Centre is an online education platform developed for retail investors. With the Knowledge Center Euronext wants to contribute to improving the financial knowledge and skills for everyone who trades.

    For Investors

    Merel recently graduated. She became a novice investor ever since she made a profile paper about the stock exchange.

    The Euronext European project team led by Dirk Donker (Head of Financial Derivatives of Euronext Amsterdam). welcomed her this morning at Beursplein 5 for the traditional Gong ceremony.

    Visit Euronext Knowledge Centre

    Euronext Knowledge Centre
    Amsterdam
  • Blue Finance Challenge

     |  Amsterdam

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    Blue Finance Challenge – Winners Dutch final

    Trashlights won the Dutch finale of the Blue Finance Challenge. Jamiyah van Guilik, Co-founder of Trashlights, sounded the gong to mark the occasion. Together with fellow students from Rijn Ijssel Arnhem and Co-founders of Trashlights, Niels de Boer and Tycho Berkhof. Trashlights is aiming to help fight littering by placing lighted messages on public garbage cans and using the slogan ‘we fight pollution with a light solution’. They were welcomed by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam, and Francesco Valdini, Corporate Actions Analyst at Euronext Amsterdam. The Blue Challenge is an international partnership between JA Europe and Euronext N.V. for young Blue Economy entrepreneurs.

    Blue Finance Challenge
    Amsterdam

Would you like to sound the gong with your company at Beursplein 5?

Open the trading day at Euronext Amsterdam

Companies or institutions that have a natural connection to the Amsterdam capital market can be invited to take part in a gong ceremony. For example, this might be to mark a special milestone or to raise awareness of a charity. 

The ceremony starts with a reception hosted by a senior Euronext Amsterdam representative in the former Board Room at Beursplein 5. Just before 9 am, the participants and their guests take their place on the gong stage to open the trading day, The gong is sounded at 9 am precisely. The group then  returns to the Boardroom for a cup of coffee. 

Media coverage

The gong strike is broadcast live every morning on RTL Z. A picture of the gong strike illustrates the daily stock market report on the Financiële Telegraaf's website. In addition, Euronext shares the images on its social media channels.

Photos and video footage taken of the gong ceremony are shared with guests, who are free to use them for their own communications and on social media. 

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Practical information

Programme

Timings for gong ceremonies at Beursplein 5 are as follows:

Reception: 8.30 am

Sounding of the gong: 9.00 am

End: 9.15 - 9.30 am

Group size: minimum 8 people, maximum 15 people.

There is no charge for the gong ceremony.

Additional options

You can combine your gong ceremony with the Amsterdam Exchange Experience: a special tour of the stock exchange building. 

Or if you would like to use the gong ceremony to kick off a conference or event, consider organising your event at Beursplein 5. Euronext has several historic rooms where events for 10 to 150 people can be held.

The Euronext Events Team will be happy to give you all the information you need about the options available. 

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