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BNP Paribas celebrates 20th listing anniversary of Turbo

The gong sounded today to celebrate 20 years since the BNP Paribas Markets Turbo was issued. A Turbo is an investment product that allows investors to invest with leverage in various underlying assets such as shares, indices, currencies, bonds, commodities and mutual funds.

During these 20 years BNP Paribas Markets has provided its customers with education, insights and knowledge, supporting their investment decisions. 

To celebrate this milestone, Rogier San Giorgi, Head Exchange-Traded Solutions Netherlands Sales at BNP Paribas Markets, sounded the gong this morning. The group was welcomed by Euronext Amsterdam’s Dirk Donker, Head of Secondary Markets Benelux & Germany, and René van Vlerken, Head of Primary Markets, the Netherlands, Germany & Central-Eastern Europe.

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BNP Paribas celebrates 20th listing anniversary of Turbo 11/07/2024 - 9:13AM CEST Amsterdam

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PPI organises roundtable in Europe

The Pacific Pension & Investment Institute (PPI) celebrated its inaugural roundtable in Europe with a Gong Ceremony at Euronext Amsterdam. 

PPI is a non-profit convenor of global pension and investment thought leaders. Its members are leading pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, and commercial asset managers. Its membership represents approximately US$ 25 trillion in assets under management, advisement, and administration. PPI has convened in North America and throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim over its 30-year history, and will host its inaugural roundtable in Europe when it convenes on 10-12 July 2024 in Amsterdam. 

PPI marked the occasion by bringing its board members and leadership to Euronext for the Gong Ceremony. Mark Delaney, deputy chief executive officer and chief investment officer of AustralianSuper and board chair of the Pacific Pension & Investment Institute, sounded the gong this morning. The group was welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Manager Sales and Product Management Cash Equities & Derivative at Euronext Amsterdam.

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PPI organises roundtable in Europe 10/07/2024 - 9:00AM CEST Amsterdam

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ABN AMRO celebrates 40-year anniversary AEX Index

This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the AEX Index. This best-known index of the Netherlands was established in 1983, and at that time consisted of 13 "Founding Fathers”. The Founding Fathers were 13 leading Dutch companies that, one by one, made a significant contribution to the Dutch Economy. ABN AMRO was one of these companies and held a crucial role in this. 

To celebrate that role, John Heijning, Head of Investor Relations, sounded the gong today. The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head Primary Markets the Netherlands & Germany CEE, Euronext Amsterdam.

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ABN AMRO celebrates 40-year anniversary AEX Index 04/07/2024 - 9:21AM CEST Amsterdam

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ABN AMRO celebrates acquisition of BUX

ABN AMRO today closes a definitive agreement to acquire BUX. BUX thus becomes part of ABN AMRO but remains an independent product and organization. They will function as a separate entity. 

To celebrate this news, Yorick Naeff, CEO at BUX, rang the gong today. The group was welcomed by Dirk Donker, Head of Secondary markets Benelux & Germany and René van Vlerken, Head Primary Markets The Netherlands & Germany CEE, Euronext Amsterdam.

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ABN AMRO celebrates acquisition of BUX 03/07/2024 - 10:13AM CEST Amsterdam

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NN Group celebrates 10 year listing anniversary

Today the NN Group celebrates their 10-year listing anniversary on the Amsterdam stock market. The NN group was created in 1963 through a fusion between De Nederlanden and Nationale Levensverzekering-Bank. 

To celebrate this joyous milestone, Robin van den Broek, Head of investor Relations, opened the stock exchange today. The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head Primary Markets The Netherlands & Germany CEE, Euronext Amsterdam.

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10 year listing anniversary NN Group 02/07/2024 - 9:34AM CEST Amsterdam

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Van Lanschot Kempen celebrates 25th listing anniversary

Van Lanschot went public in 1999. With the IPO, Van Lanschot aimed to improve access to the capital market and increase brand awareness. In addition, by broadening its shareholder base, it wanted to emphasize its independent and autonomous position. 

To celebrate the 25th listing anniversary of Van Lanschot Kempen, Jeroen Kroes, the company's CFO, rang the gong today. The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head Primary Markets the Netherlands & Germany CEE, Euronext Amsterdam.

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Van Lanschot Kempen celebrates 25th listing anniversary 01/07/2024 - 9:11AM CEST Amsterdam

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Brunel Foundation: International Upcycling Day

A few years ago, Brunel started to upcycle used materials into something new as part of its Building New Habits strategy. Now, on International Upcycle Day, they are taking upcycling at Brunel to the next level, with their unique upcycled ConsciousDress. Marrying the Brunel Foundation’s sustainability activities with Brunel’s focus on innovation, Bruneller Amanda Linger, who sounded the gong today, travels the world in the ConsciousDress, using the power of Artificial Intelligence. The group was welcomed by Ibtissam Gzouny, HR Director NL at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Fastned 5 years listing anniversary

Fastned has been building a European network of fast charging stations since 2012. Five years ago, they listed on Euronext Amsterdam. 

To celebrate this festive milestone, Lisselotte Kooi, Chairman of RvC opened the stock exchange. The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of listing at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Fastned 5 years listing anniversary 21/06/2024 - 9:32AM CEST Amsterdam

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Euronext celebrates 10 years since its IPO

Today marks the tenth anniversary of Euronext’s IPO.

From the IPO in 2014, Euronext’s ability to continuously reinvent itself has been a key driver of our success. The organisation was able to pilot the ten-year growth journey with an expansive series of strategic acquisitions, bringing a world of opportunities and possibilities for our clients and stakeholders. 

To celebrate this milestone, Euronext employees rang the bell in all locations worldwide. 
At Euronext Amsterdam, the team came together to sound the Gong, to open a new day of trading. 

Euronext celebrates 10 years since its IPO 20/06/2024 - 9:27AM CEST Amsterdam

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Euronext welcomes eleven new Tech Leaders

Euronext today welcomed 11 new companies joining the Euronext Tech Leader segment. 

Launched by Euronext in June 2022, the Euronext Tech Leaders initiative builds on Euronext’s vibrant Tech ecosystem and longstanding commitment to technology companies. It created the Euronext Tech Leaders segment, which now contains more than 110 European companies listed on Euronext markets, as well as an index tracking the stocks in the segment, and a dedicated set of services for listed and private Tech companies.

To celebrate the inclusion to the segment, representatives of these Tech companies simultaneously rang the bell in four Euronext locations: Brussels, Paris, Oslo and Amsterdam. 

Mikael Clement (CSO at Envipco) and Nikolaos Malesiotis (Head of M&A and IR at Theon) joined René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam, on the Gong stage to open a new day of trading in the Netherlands.

11 new Tech Leaders 11/06/2024 - 9:00AM CEST Amsterdam

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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