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
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Renewi – 1-year listed
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Renewi is listed on Euronext Amsterdam for 1 year. To celebrate this special moment, Otto de Bont, CEO of Renewi, sounded the gong this morning. He was accompanied by amongst others René van Vlerken, Head of Listing of Euronext Amsterdam en Baukje Dreimuller, Legal Counsel of Renewi. Renewi listed successfully on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange on 30 January 2020.
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CM.com – 1-year Listed
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1721218bb009eac-0160-4a32-a239-0bd4ca944d3eCM.com – 1-year Listed
CM.com is listed on Euronext Amsterdam for 1 year. To celebrate this special moment, Gilbert Gooijers, COO of CM.com, sounded the gong this morning. He was accompanied by amongst others René van Vlerken, Head of Listing of Euronext Amsterdam. CM.com listed successfully on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange last year by a fusion with the Special Purpose Acquisition (SPAC) Dutch Star Companies One. It was the first SPAC-listing on Euronext Amsterdam.
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Rize ETF – ETFs Listings
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17211846a60565d-72b6-4a27-b1a0-e3c7786e2aebRize ETF – ETFs Listings
Rize ETF celebrates today the listing of three ETF’s on Euronext. Jason Kennard, co-founder of Rize ETF, sounded the gong for this cause from safe distance. He was virtually joined by amongst others Thomas Weber, ETFs Business Development Manager at Euronext. The listed ETF’s are Cybersecurity, Edtech en Sustainable food.
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ESG Core Investments – SPAC Listing and first day of trading
Hans Slootweg, Managing Director of ESG Core Investments, was welcomed by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO Euronext Amsterdam. Van Roij sounded the gong on the occasion of the listing of ESG Core Investments, a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) with a strong focus on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). It is the first SPAC-listing on Euronext this year.
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UBS Asset Management
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1721171e01215ac-2613-45ac-9343-4eba8092f65aUBS Asset Management – 20 years ETFs
UBS Asset Management celebrated today that they have been offering ETFs for twenty years. Marcel Danen, Executive Director of UBS, sounded the gong from a safe distance, in the presence of Brieuc Louchard, among others, who is responsible for ETFs within Euronext. Ten years ago, UBS launched its first sustainable ETF. Since five years several ETFs have been listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange.
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Kick-off TechShare Netherlands 2020-2021
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172115110b52b77-c3f0-4e13-8c9a-38cf4ae6020aKick-off TechShare Netherlands 2020-2021
Alexander Voorham, account manager Listings of Euronext Amsterdam, sounded the gong as kick-off of the TechShare Netherlands programme 2020-2021. TechShare is the educational programme of Euronext for Tech entrepreneurs. It familiarizes them with the financial capital markets.
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World Cancer Day
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1721147518c8f9f-aa17-4935-be99-9950e47e51cbWorld Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day we raise awareness for cancer patients more than usual. Euronext’s communication manager Marianne Aalders sounded the gong this morning together with Dick Plomp, peer supporter on behalf of the Dutch Federation of Cancer Patient Organisations.
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Winner KVK Innovation Top 100
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172113710dcd786-3063-49b2-882f-01b63364a8e3Winner KVK Innovation Top 100
The company Somnox, known from their sleeping robot, is the winner of the 15th edition of the Chamber of Commerce’s Innovation Top 100. Alexander Voorham, account manager Listings of Euronext Amsterdam, sounded the gong on this occasion on behalf of Somnox’ CEO Julian Jagtenberg.
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Listing InPost S.A.
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Marieke Bax, Non-Executive Director of InPost S.A. sounded the gong in the presence of Rafał Brzoska, CEO of InPost S.A. The hybrid ceremony took place on the occasion of the Listing and first day of trading of InPost S.A. on Euronext Amsterdam.
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First vaccination by Dutch general practitioners
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172111777f60142-65c0-4ed7-8323-37d5930336e3First vaccination by Dutch general practitioners
Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO Euronext Amsterdam, sounded the gong on behalf of the Dutch general practitioners. The sounding of the gong marks the special moment, as general practitioners start the vaccination of elderly and mentally handicapped against COVID-19 in the Netherlands.
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De Aandeelhouder.nl – Introduction of new online trading magazine
Marianne Aalders, Communications Manager at Euronext Amsterdam, sounded the gong virtually on behalf of Nico Inberg. Inberg is the initiator of De Aandeelhouder op Zaterdag, a new online trading magazine in the Netherlands.
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Leverage Shares PLC – ETPs Listing
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17210462b32bca5-0e08-4d04-9103-cdc68aff3c7fLeverage Shares PLC – ETPs Listing
Robin van Rijn, Client Relationship Manager the Netherlands, virtually sounded the gong on behalf of Raj Sheth, Sales Director Leverage Shares, on the occasion of the Listings of 40 ETPs on Euronext Amsterdam.
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Euronext Amsterdam
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1721029b33cbd1e-dddc-41f5-86af-1a21f07e3f6aEuronext Amsterdam
Simone Huis in ’t Veld, CEO Euronext Amsterdam, virtually sounded the gong and opened the first trading day of 2021 together with Euronext Amsterdam employees.
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Listing Unilever PLC
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1720653ea587108-81d9-48a1-9d55-911d46c58e15Listing Unilever PLC
Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO Euronext Amsterdam, sounded the gong in the presence of Alan Jope, CEO Unilever, and Nils Andersen, Chair Unilever. The virtual gong ceremony took place on the occasion of the listing of Unilever PLC on Euronext Amsterdam.
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Listing Dutch Star Companies TWO
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17205142af97712-da0b-4ec1-9a7c-c9691709d8faSPAC – Listing Dutch Star Companies TWO
Joop van Caldenborgh, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Dutch Star Companies TWO B.V., was welcomed by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO Euonext Amsterdam. He sounded the gong on the occasion of Dutch Star Companies TWO SPAC Listing on Euronext Amsterdam. It’s the 2nd SPAC listing by Dutch Star Companies on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
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Randstad N.V. – 60-year anniversary
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167900760f04381-047a-4166-9b2b-fd1434194846Randstad N.V. – 60-year anniversary
Jacques van den Broek, CEO and Chair of the Executive Board Randstad N.V., is welcomed by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO Euronext Amsterdam, to celebrate 60-year existence of Randstad N.V. Randstad has grown from start-up to the biggest global HR service provider. Furthermore, Randstad is Listed on Euronext Amsterdam for 30 years.
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DWS – Introduction Smart Integration
| Amsterdam
1675836300391af-5c74-44b8-abd7-1bdb92d4cbe5DWS – Introduction Smart Integration
Pieter Furnée, Managing Director DWS Benelux, is welcomed by Simone Huis in ’t Veld, CEO Euronext Amsterdam, and sounded the gong as introduction of Smart Integration. DWS is one of the world’s leading asset managers and introduced with Smart Integration a pioneering approach to ESG Integration.
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CapitalT
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1675835bdd6626c-017d-40a3-81f6-f332a52c59e7CapitalT – Launch investment fund CapitalT
Eva de Mol, managing partner of CapitalT, sounded the gong for the launch of the investment fund. CapitalT is the first technology fund in the Netherlands led by women and invests in software technology start-ups with international ambitions.
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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.
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.