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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Valentine's day
| Amsterdam
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Valentine's day with PostNL
PostNL is helps the Dutch with their a romantic gesture with their new campaign. On Valentine' s day Esther Greenen from PostNL will open the trade.
PostNL
The listed postal company PostNL has the largest and most modern network for letters, parcels and e-commerce in the Benelux countries. PostNL employs a total of 44,000 people. With its loyal workforce, extensive networks and innovative drive, its ambition is to be the leading postal and logistics solutions provider in chosen markets. In 2017 its revenues reached €3.5 billion.For more information: postnl.nl
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Marconi Award
| Amsterdam
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Winner Marconi Award
BNR Newsradio, the Netherland’s only commercial news radiostation, received the Marconi Online Award for BNR Smart Radio. To celebrate this Mireille van Ark will sound the gong.
BNR Newsradio
For 20 years, BNR Newsradio has been a key aspect in the lives decision makers and professionals. BNR creates audio for entrepreneurs and professionals, audio which is in turn created by entrepreneurs and professionals – for radio as well as online, live as well as on-demandBNR Smart Radio
This technology, integrated in BNR’s existing app, enables personalized playlists that are selected, generated and served to listeners through AI and machine learning.This innovation is part of BNR’s preparations for a bright future.
For more information: bnr.nl
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Winners high school investment competition
| Amsterdam
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The winners of last year’s fall edition 2018-2019 of Scholenstrijd will sound the gong.
The competition is a digital investment competition for high school students. Students from Openbaar Lyceum De Amersfoorste Berg won this national competition in fictional trading on the stock exchange. They won in the category best financial return and best risk-return ratio.
Scholenstrijd
Foundation Capital Amsterdam , IEX and VECON are sponsors for this competition from the very beginning. Other companies involved are AFM, DNB, Kempen van Lanschot and Rabobank. Every year over 20000 students in the Netherlands are participating to Scholenstrijd which also offers masterclasses and guest lectures.For more information: scholenstrijd.nl
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NSI “In the Boardroom”
| Amsterdam
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CEO NSI NV sounds the gong for “In the Boardroom” broadcast
Euronext presents the second broadcast of "In the Boardroom" with Bernd Stahli, CEO of stock Exchange Company NSI NV
These broadcasts are designed to give private investors a peek behind the scenes or, in this case, In the Boardroom – a place which is normally only accessible to a company’s most senior executives.
For more information and register yourself for tonight’s webinar at 20.00 hrs? Please visit aex.nl
For more information: aex.nl
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Milliman Pensions
| Amsterdam
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Milliman Pensions opens the trading day
Milliman Pensions, will open the stock exchange to celebrate the opening of its new Pension & Investment Risk practice in The Netherlands.
About Milliman
Milliman is an independent agency that was founded in 1947 and now has offices in major cities around the world.For more information: milliman.com
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Quant Insight Macro Risk
| Amsterdam
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Quant Insight celebrates the launch of Macro Risk
Mahmood Noorani, Founder & CEO, will open the trade to celebrate the launch of Macro Risk Insight, a new alternative data service developed by Quant Insight and Euronext to provide asset managers with valuable insight into the risk exposure of their investments to global macro factors.
Quant Insight
Qi’s core belief is that a scientific approach to analysing financial markets can be combined with human judgement to enhance performance and better understand risk.Given the highly complex, data rich and interconnected nature of macro-economic and market factors, the need for a rigorous framework to quantify the impact of macro influences has never been greater.
Qi solutions are based on applying adaptive machine learning techniques to large amounts of relevant macro data. This enables global investors to define the macro characteristics of assets, optimise trade selection, identify market regime shifts, spot valuation opportunities and measure risk exposure to macro factors at both instrument and portfolio level.Qi analytics are delivered in a number of ways, including through a REST API, web platform, Thematic Equity Baskets service, Qi Macro Risk product and Qi Labs. Founded in 2014, Qi is the result of several years of collaboration between experienced investors and leading academics and data scientists. QI solutions are already widely used across some of the world’s largest asset managers, hedge funds, pension funds, insurance companies, hedge funds and family offices.
For more information quant-insight.com
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Semmie.nl
| Amsterdam
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Semmie.nl celebrates 2nd Anniversary
Semmie.nl celebrates its 2nd anniversary as the new generation of asset management for non-investors by opening the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
About Semmie.nl
Semmie.nl was founded in 2017 by Sem Jr. van Berkel and Lodewijk Kalden and is a digital platform for people who want to invest, but don’t know how. People that want to save up some money but want more in return in comparison from what they get in their savings account. By using smart technology and the knowledge of financial experts, Semmie.nl gives access to a world that was previously only accessible to the happy few.For more information: semmie.nl
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Ammodo Science Awards 2019
| Amsterdam
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Ammodo opens trading
One of the winners of the Ammodo Science Awards 2019, Tody Kiers, opens the trading day.
The Ammodo Science Award was introduced to encourage researchers in a crucial and advanced phase of their scientific career. Every two years eight Ammodo Science Awards are given to internationally acclaimed scientists in four scientific categories:
- Biomedical Sciences,
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences.
Through the Award, Ammodo aims to strengthen curiosity-driven science in the Netherlands across the board.
For more information: ammodo-science-award.org
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World Cancer day
| Amsterdam
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KWF sounds the gong for World Cancer day
Johan van de Gronden is managing-directeur of KWF Kankerbestrijding, the Dutch Cancer Society and sounds the gong for World Cancer day.
KWF is the biggest financer of cancer research in the Netherlands.
For more information: kwf.nl
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Randstad & Swimpy
| Amsterdam
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Collaboration Randstad & Swimpy
Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. Not only for making the perfect match, but also in providing education for employees to realize their true potential.
Randstad is committed to Swimpy, an educational institute for lifeguards and allround swimming trainers. They carry a great social responsibility, because learning to swim in a country that abounds in water is of vital importance. Willem Verwoerd, owner of Swimpy has the honor of opening the first trading day in February 2019.
Randstad
Randstad is the world's No. 3 of human resources services. Randstad is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. Randstad shares are traded under symbol RAND.For more information: swimpy.nl
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FISD Amsterdam
| Amsterdam
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FISD Amsterdam sounds the gong
FISD is running ‘FISD Amsterdam’ on the afternoon of January 31st . A conference for the Dutch Market Data community – kindly hosted by Euronext for the last five years. In honor of that Tracey Shumpert – Membership Director sounds the gong.
FISD is a neutral forum that has served the financial information industry for 25 years. Their 200+ global member companies recognize that market data distribution, efficient trade execution, and regulatory compliance require a high level of consistent and predictable service - all of which are dependent on the close cooperation of many independent organizations and systems. Industry stakeholders support FISD as the forum of choice to identify and resolve the business and technical issues that affect the administration, distribution, and utilization of financial information.
The FISD agenda encompasses the wide range of commercial, technical, and regulatory issues that face the financial information industry. The specific events, working groups, and activities that FISD offers will change over time in response to member needs and the changing business environment.
For more information: fisd.net
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Playground
| Amsterdam
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In a world where it is difficult to reach consumers directly Playground develops a concept for brands to be in direct contact with the consumer. As face to face meetings are the ultimate way to build relationships.Playground includes a few factors that are really important pillars such as humor, inspiration and sustainability.
Playground , a young creative agency , is aiming to be circular in 2023. Jasper Goossen, partner of Playground, will sound the gong.
For more information: playground.nl
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Week of the Forgotten Child
| Amsterdam
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Week of the Forgotten Child
On the 29th of January is the start of the week of the forgotten child. To honor this the organization will sound the gong.
The Forgotten Child Foundation
The foundation is campaigning this week to prevent unnecessary sorrow for children who have to move from home. These children are moved from youth care to youth care and the foundation wants to put an hold to this.
For more information: hetvergetenkind.nl
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The week of the Forgotten Child
| Amsterdam
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On the 29th of January is the start of the week of the forgotten child. To honor this the organization will sound the gong.
The Forgotten Child Foundation
The foundation is campaigning this week to prevent unnecessary sorrow for children who have to move from home. These children are moved from youth care to youth care and the foundation wants to put an hold to this.
For more information: hetvergetenkind.nl
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Start Investing 2019
| Amsterdam
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Blondjes Beleggen Beter organizes Start Investing 2019
On the 1st of February the investor event Start with Investing 2019 takes place at Beursplein 5. Janneke Willemse (Blondjes Beleggen Beter) and investment experts Martine Hafkamp (Fintessa), Yaela van Raalte (BinckBank) and Paul Springorum jointly open the trading day on the Amsterdam stock exchange.
About Start Investing 2019
During Start Investing 2019, investors get practical insights and no-nonsense information, with which they can get started on the stock market themselves. Participants start with a tour of the historic stock exchange building.
For more information: blondjesbeleggenbeter.nl - fintessa.nl - binck.nl/laten-beleggen
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Jumping Amsterdam
| Amsterdam
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Jumping Amsterdam the Diamond Edition
The international equestrian event Jumping Amsterdam celebrates her 60th edition from 24 - 27 of January 2019: the very special ‘Diamond Edition’! To celebrate this Paul Riemens will sound the gong
In 2019, Jumping Amsterdam is not only host to the FEI Dressage World Cup™, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ presented by RAI Amsterdam will be back on the program as well.
For more information: jumpingamsterdam.nl
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Unilever Calvé
| Amsterdam
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Peanut Butter Day
On the 24th of January it is International Peanut Butter Day. To celebrate this Calvé, part of Euronext Amsterdam listed Unilever, will sound the gong.
Unilever
Unilever is one of the leading groups worldwide specializing in the manufacture and marketing of food and care products.For more information: calve.nl
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BNG Bank Literature Prize
| Amsterdam
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Winner of BNG Bank Literatuurprijs
The winner of the 14th edition of the BNG Bank Literatuurprijs, Nina Polak will open the market by sounding the gong.BNG Bank
BNG Bank, founded in 1914, is a committed partner for a more sustainable country and enables the public sector to realize social objectives.
The BNG Bank Literature Prize is an oeuvre prize worth € 15.000 intended to encourage young literary talent.For more information: bngbank.nl
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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.