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SEB welcomes large Nordic business delegation at Euronext Amsterdam

SEB, a Northern European financial services provider, is hosting a NorthernEuropean business delegation at Beursplein 5 this week during the annual SEB Treasury Summit. Since 2018, SEB has organised this conference in various cities worldwide. The delegation, comprising approximately 65 group Treasurers from the largest Northern European companies.  

Jörgen Sjöström, Client Executive at SEB in Amsterdam had the honour to sound the Gong.

The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam.

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Saxion Finance & Control students visit Euronext Amsterdam

Today, students from the Finance & Control programme at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, from both the Enschede and Deventer campuses, visited Euronext Amsterdam as part of their study programme. The visit focused on finance, governance and the functioning of financial markets. The aim was to provide students with greater insight into the Dutch capital market and the crucial role of the stock exchange.

The group was welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Sales Manager at Euronext Amsterdam. The visit was marked by a traditional gong ceremony, performed by Djordy Jonkers, a Finance & Control student at Saxion University of Applied Sciences

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Sif celebrates ten-year listing anniversary at Euronext Amsterdam

To mark the tenth anniversary of Sif Holding N.V.’s listing, Boudewijn van Schaik, Chief Financial Officer at Sif Holding, rang the Gong at the Amsterdam exchange. Founded in 1948, the company specialises in the production and supply of tubular foundations for offshore wind turbines and has become a leading player in the offshore industry and its engagement with the Dutch capital market. The group was welcomed by Christine van den Bos, listing director at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Euronext participates for the second time in global ‘Ring the Bell for LGBTIQ+ Equality’

Euronext is proud to participate for the second time in the global ‘Ring the Bell for LGBTIQ+ Equality’ initiative, organised by the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges in collaboration with, UN Global Compact, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Koppa - The LGBTIQ+ Economic Power Lab and Open for Business. The initiative marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Intersexism, an international day that raises awareness of inclusion and equal rights for LGBTIQ+ communities. As in the previous year, bell ringing ceremonies are taking place at several Euronext locations. In Amsterdam, the initiative is being celebrated with a Gong ceremony together with representatives and partners from UN Global Compact Netherlands and Koppa - The LGBTIQ+ Economic Power Lab. The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam.

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NEVIR, Prosus and Shell celebrate book launch of The Global Investor Relations Revolution

NEVIR, Prosus and Shell today celebrated the book launch of The Global Investor Relations Revolution by Oskar Yasae. In this innovative publication, the author brings together the global investor relations community for the first time and demonstrates how the investor relations profession has evolved from a transactional function into a strategic, globally interconnected discipline. Yasae also addresses the growing influence of investor relations on corporate decision-making, the rise of ESG and purpose-driven investing, and the impact of regulatory changes such as MiFID II.

Oskar Yasae had the honour of sounding the Gong. The group was welcomed by Christine van den Bos, Listing Director at Euronext Amsterdam and, Tom van Burg, Listing Sales analyst at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Family Capital Management celebrates 25th anniversary

As part of its expansion into Amsterdam under the leadership of new partner Jeroen Piket, Family Capital Management is celebrating its 25^th anniversary as an independent multi-family office. This milestone highlights Family Capital Management’s ambition to further expand its services and provide even greater support to its clients.

This morning, Theo Dols, Partner at Family Capital Management, together with Arthur Verbruggen, Financial Assistant, sounded the Gong to mark the company’s 25th anniversary. In its anniversary year, the multi-family office is opening a branch in Amsterdam to strengthen its services and support for clients. The group was welcomed by Tjerk de Jong, team lead member compliance at Euronext Amsterdam.

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US Ambassador marks 250th anniversary

The day after Dutch-American Friendship Day, US Ambassador Popolo visited the Amsterdam exchange to sound the gong in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The visit highlighted the centuries-old relationship between the two countries, which in the fields of (International) trade and capital markets dates back to the foundations of the US economy.

The ambassador was welcomed by René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam.

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Page Society Regional Networking Event with Euronext Amsterdam

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KBC Asset Management sounds the gong to mark launch of new ETF

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Van Lanschot Kempen sounds the gong for Life Sciences Conference in Amsterdam

As part of its annual tradition, the Van Lanschot Kempen Life Sciences team opened the stock market by sounding the gong to mark the start of the Life Sciences Conference in Amsterdam. The team looks forward to welcoming all participants on 15 and 16 April at its headquarters. Since it was first held in 2008, the conference has become a central meeting place for global institutional investors and European life sciences companies. 

Romy O'Connor, equity research analyst at Van Lanschot Kempen, had the honour of sounding the gong.

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Beleggers Belangen sounds the gong to mark the start of the investment competition

Beleggers Belangen opened a new trading day to celebrate the launch of its investment competition in early April. With thousands of participants, the competition aims to introduce more people to investing in an accessible and approachable manner. The gong ceremony marks the official start of the competition. The winner of the preliminary round had the honour of sounding the gong.

The group was welcomed by Paul Noordam, senior sales manager at Euronext Amsterdam, and Tom van Burg, listing sales analyst at Euronext.

ABN AMRO and the Dutch Association for Autism (NVA) sound the gong for World Autism Day

ABN AMRO, one of the original companies included in the AEX Index, together with the Dutch Association for Autism (NVA), opened the trading day on World Autism Day. Through the gong ceremony, the partners aim to raise awareness of autism. This year’s theme focuses on creating space for people living with this condition. 

Cor Jongejeugd, Finance Risk Business Grid / Business Developer and Autism Ambassador at ABN AMRO, had the honour of sounding the gong. The group was welcomed by Marianne Aalders, Communications Manager at Euronext.

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XtraAdvice sounds the gong to kick off the 10th edition of the Hollandse 100 and the fight against lymph node cancer

Today, XtraAdvice rang the gong to highlight its participation in the 10th edition of the Hollandse 100. This annual sporting event, organised by Lymph & Co, aims to raise awareness and generate funds for research into lymphoma. XtraAdvice has been involved with the Hollandse 100 since the inaugural edition, when Rudolf van Schaik marked the occasion by ringing the gong. Sadly, Rudolf passed away last year due to cancer, making this moment especially significant. 

Robert Bakker, head of issuer services operations at Euronext Amsterdam, welcomed Rudolf van Schaik’s son and other representatives of XtraAdvice and Lymph & Co today at Beursplein 5.

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Welcoming SBM Offshore to the AEX Hall of Fame at Euronext Amsterdam

SBM Offshore is today welcomed to the AEX hall of fame at Euronext Amsterdam. This recognition follows the company’s inclusion in the AEX index after the most recent rebalancing. The AEX index, which represents the leading companies listed on Euronext Amsterdam, is reviewed periodically to reflect market developments. As part of this rebalancing, SBM Offshore has secured its place among the top-listed Dutch companies.

Joining the AEX marks a significant milestone and underscores the company’s strong market position and performance. Guests were welcomed by René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam and Tom van Burg, listing sales analyst at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Optiver Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Euronext Amsterdam

Optiver rings the gong at Euronext Amsterdam today to mark its 40th anniversary. Founded in Amsterdam in 1986, Optiver has developed into a leading global market maker, consistently providing liquidity in equities, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other financial instruments.

Driven by technology, entrepreneurship and a strong trading ethos, Optiver contributes each day to resilient, liquid and efficient markets. By actively quoting prices across a broad range of market conditions - from stable to highly volatile - the company enables investors to trade at any time.

Forty years after its establishment in Amsterdam, Optiver remains firmly rooted in the Netherlands, with a global presence and an ongoing commitment to supporting well-functioning financial markets. René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam, welcomed Johnann Kaemingk and other representatives of Optiver to Beursplein 5 today to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary.

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IEX Impact celebrates its new launch

Today, IEX Impact marked the launch of its new platform by IEX Media with a ceremonial gong. IEX Impact brings together investors, experts and market leaders to focus on impact investing. The platform aims to further support the development of impact investing by providing reliable information and making insights accessible to anyone seeking to create positive change. 

Guests were welcomed by Tjerk de Jong, team lead member compliance at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Marking the launch of Mini ETF Options at Euronext Amsterdam

On 10 March, representatives and associates from Euronext marked the launch of Euronext’s mini ETF options by sounding the gong to open the trading day on Euronext Amsterdam.

Guests were welcomed by René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam. The launch of mini ETF options is an important step towards making listed markets more accessible to a wider group of investors, in line with the strong growth and increased retail activity seen in the European ETF market in recent years.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day at Euronext Amsterdam

Today, Euronext Amsterdam participated for the twelfth consecutive year in the global ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’ initiative, organised by the Sustainable Stock Exchanges and the United Nations. In Amsterdam, Linda Senden, Professor of European Law at Utrecht University and representative of UN Women Netherlands 2026, sounded the Gong in honour of this special occasion. 

As in previous years, the day featured a comprehensive programme with inspiring speakers and representatives from the Dutch capital market, AEX-listed companies and, this year, the United Nations. With this year’s theme ‘Balance the scales’, Euronext highlights the importance of the participation of both women and men in the discussion on gender equality. The celebration of International Women’s Day at Beursplein 5 was organised in collaboration with UN Women Netherlands, UN Global Compact Netherlands and Women in ETFs Netherlands.

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