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Bulls & Bears celebrates 75th episode

Bulls & Bears is a programme revolving around the economy, the stock market and investing. Every week there is a live broadcast where analysts and experts discuss current affairs on the stock market and look ahead to the week ahead. This week sees the 75th broadcast of Bulls & Bears on SBS 6.

Gerben van Driel, presenter of Bulls & Bears, sounded the gong this morning to celebrate this festive occasion. 

The group was welcomed by Dirk Donker, Head of Secondary Markets Benelux & Germany and Board Member of Euronext Amsterdam.

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Bulls & Bears celebrates 75th episode 24/03/2025 - 9:32AM CET Amsterdam

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ABN AMRO first financial institution to issue EU Green Bond

ABN AMRO is the first financial institution in Europe and the first issuer in the Benelux to successfully issue an EU Green Bond (EuGB). 

The bond has a value of €750 million, an interest rate of 3% and a maturity of six years. The proceeds will be allocated to green buildings and renewable energy projects. 

The gong ceremony to mark the issue was performed by Ruud Jaegers, Head of Long Term Funding & Capital Issuance at ABN AMRO. The Group was welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Manager Sales and Product Management and Christine van den Bos, Listing Director at Euronext Amsterdam

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ABN AMRO issues EU Green Bond 21/03/2025 - 9:12AM CET Amsterdam

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Dutch Association of Asset Managers & Advisers VV&A celebrates 80th anniversary

The Association of Asset Managers & Advisers is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. A milestone for the Dutch industry association that represents the interests of investment firms registered with the Financial Markets Authority. 

To celebrate this anniversary, Rob Morrenhof, Secretary of the VV&A, rang the Gong in a traditional ceremony this morning. 

The Group was welcomed by Tjerk de Jong, Team Lead Member Compliance at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Dutch Association of Asset Managers & Advisers 20/03/2025 - 9:16AM CET Amsterdam

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Dutch Chamber of commerce names Concord Neonatal most innovative SME company in the Netherlands

A new trading day was heralded today with a gong strike by Rianne Rotink, CEO of Concord Neonatal. 

 During the 19th edition of the KVK Innovation Top 100, a total of five Dutch SMEs received gold awards. Concord Neonatal was named the Netherlands' most innovative SME company thanks to their technology that helps stabilise newborn babies.

The group was welcomed by Dirk Donker, Head of Secondary Markets Benelux & Germany and Board Member of Euronext Amsterdam.

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Concord Neonatal most innovative SME company in the Netherlands 18/03/2025 - 9:11AM CET Amsterdam

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50 years ago, The Telegraph gave impetus for establishment of Options Exchange

‘Stock exchange board thinks of creating own options market’ headlined the Dutch Telegraph on 18 March 1975. In retrospect, the article turned out to be an impetus for the establishment of the European Options Exchange (EOE), the Amsterdam options market and Europe's first options exchange. 

In the article, commission agent Frederick Bangert praised the success of options trading in the United States. Thanks to the publication, the creation of an options market made it onto the agenda of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange Board. this  ultimately lead to the official launch of the EOE 1978.

Kamran Ullah, editor-in-chief of the Telegraph, marked this special occasion of 50 years ago with opening today's markets  in the presence of the Financial Telegraph's editors. The Group was hosted by Dirk Donker, Head of Secondary Markets Benelux & Germany and Board Member of Euronext Amsterdam, and Paul Noordam, Senior Manager Product & Sales.

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News article started founding of European Options Exchange 17/03/2025 - 9:23AM CET Amsterdam

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Titus Brandsmalyceum wins fall edition of the Scholenstrijd

Students of Titus Brandsmalyceum in Oss festively opened a new trading day today. They took part in a national investment competition in which thousands of secondary school students participated. The students from 3 havo & 3 vwo put their knowledge gained about investing during the Masterclass Business directly into practice through the Scholenstrijd. They came in first on their returns as well as risk-return. 

The Scholenstrijd is organised by the BeleggerUitlegger, a non-profit organisation that prepares young people and beginners for possible investing. 

The group was welcomed by Evelien Hoekman from the BeleggerUitlegger. 

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Fall edition Scholenstrijd 12/03/2025 - 10:02AM CET Amsterdam

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International Women’s Day | Closing the gap: Accelerate action

For the 11th time in a row, Euronext Amsterdam is giving extensive consideration to the celebration of International Women's Day. 

By organizing a series of events in all European locations, Euronext aims to stimulate the necessary discussion on promoting gender equality in the financial sector. 

The celebration of International Women's Day is a collaboration with UN Women Netherlands, UN Global Compact Netherlands and Women in ETFs. The day was festively kicked off with a traditional Gong ceremony, followed by an extensive morning program with numerous inspiring speakers and representatives of the Dutch capital market and AEX companies.

International Women’s Day 07/03/2025 - 9:50AM CET Amsterdam

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Merger between Vastned Retail (NL) and Vastned Belgium

Real estate company Vastned (Vastned NV, Euronext Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam: VASTB) completed its reverse cross-border legal merger on 1 January 2025 which saw VastnedRetail N.V. merge with and into Vastned. The company continues as one combined entity whose shares have been listed on Euronext Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam as of 2 January 2025. 

Vastned celebrated the introduction of its shares on Euronext Amsterdam today with a traditional Gong ceremony at the Amsterdam exchange. Sven Bosman, CEO of Vastned, struck the gong and the group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam

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Merger between Vastned Retail (NL) and Vastned Belgium 26/02/2025 - 10:27AM CET Amsterdam

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Initial Public Offering and first day of trading Ferrari Group Plc

Marco Deiana, CEO of Ferrari Group and member of the founding family, sounded the Gong this morning, to celebrate the Initial Public Offering and first day of trading of the company. 

Ferrari Group is one of the global leaders in the worldwide shipment of luxury goods, providing integrated services with a focus on handling high-end watches, jewellery and diamonds, among others. 

The team of Ferrari Group was welcomed for a traditional Gong Ceremony by René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam. 

It is the ninth listing on Euronext markets in 2025, further strengthening Euronext’s leading position for international listings.

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IPO Ferrari Group 13/02/2025 - 9:44AM CET Amsterdam

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Winner best investment expert 2024

For the 32nd year in a row, asset manager Cardano asked over 100 stock market experts about their expectations for the AEX and what they think the best and worst stocks will be in the coming year. The best expert wins the prize for best stock market expert of the year. 

The 2024 winner is once again Nico Inberg of Deaandeelhouder.nl. It hasnever happened before that someone won twice. To celebrate, Nico opened a new trading day on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange today with a strike on the gong. The group was welcomed by Tjerk de Jong, Team Lead Member Compliance at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Winner best investment expert 2024 12/02/2025 - 9:11AM CET Amsterdam

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Arcadis 30-year Listing Anniversary on the Amsterdam Exchange

Arcadis, a global leader in design, engineering and consulting services, celebrates its 30th anniversary on Euronext Amsterdam today. Arcadis commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions for the built and natural environment continues unabated.

To mark this milestone, the traditional gong ceremony was performed this morning by Virginie Duperat-Vergne, Chief Financial Officer of Arcadis. The ceremony was attended by René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam, who warmly welcomed the Arcadis team.

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30-year Listing Anniversary Arcadis 10/02/2025 - 9:54AM CET Amsterdam

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First publication AEX Futureproof Index

Today the gong was sounded to mark the launch of the results of the first-ever AEX Futureproof Index. 

ftrprf, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and Nyenrode Business University worked together to provide a new perspective on value creation in business. The Index looks beyond just financial value and is committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders.  The ringing of the gong brought extra attention to the need for future-proof companies and economies. 

The gong was sounded by Sara Ługowska, Analyst at ftrprf. The group was welcomed by Paul Noordman, Senior Manager Sales and Product Management Cash Equities & Derivatives at Euronext Amsterdam.  

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AEX Futureproof Index 07/02/2025 - 9:14AM CET Amsterdam

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Gong ceremony dedicated to Klokhuis recordings

The trading day on Euronext Amsterdam started this morning with a special strike on the gong! This time the ceremony was dedicated to the filming of a new episode of... Het Klokhuis. 
Several years ago, the popular children's program already paid attention to the stock market and its role in society. Now they return to give an up-to-date look at the world of finance and trading.

Pascal Tan, presenter at Het Klokhuis, sounded the gong this morning to start the day of filming. This initiative fits perfectly with Euronext's commitment to financial literacy among children and young people. 

Introducing them to the stock market in an accessible way helps a new generation become more aware of money and the importance of investing at a young age.

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Gong ceremony dedicated to Klokhuis recordings 05/02/2025 - 9:21AM CET Amsterdam

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Mint Tower launches Defined Returns Funds

Mint Tower Capital Management opened a new trading day on the trading floor of Exchange Square 5 today in celebration of the launch of Defined Returns Funds. A different strategy, but with the investment boutique's knowledge and decades of experience. 

The Defined Returns Fund focuses on delivering stable, predictable returns similar to equities but with a lower risk profile. 

The gong was sounded by Maarten Tonino, Portfolio Manager at Mint Tower. The group was welcomed by Leen van der Schoor, Global Head of Facilities at Euronext.

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Mint Tower launches Defined Returns Funds 03/02/2025 - 9:22AM CET Amsterdam

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2025 Kick-Off IPOready in the Netherlands 

This year marks the 10th edition of IPOready, Euronext's educational programme for high-growth and ambitious European companies considering listing on the stock market. 

In total, more than 160 companies from 11 European countries are participating this year, including 24 companies in The Netherlands.

Today at Beursplein 5 the programme kicked off with all of the Dutch participants in attendance, as well as of course, the local partners. The IPOready cohort of 2025 rang the Gong to open a new trading day, in the presence of René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam. 

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Kick-Off IPOready in the Netherlands  30/01/2025 - 9:40AM CET Amsterdam

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Welcoming Maven as market maker across all CAC 40 Options maturities

On 28 January 2025, the Euronext Financial Derivatives team welcomed Maven Securities to Euronext Paris to close the trading day.

This moment marks Maven’s role as a market maker across all CAC 40 Index Options maturities, including daily and weekly options - an important step forward for Euronext's derivatives market.

Maven Securities will bring enhanced liquidity and tighter spreads for the benefit of investors trading CAC 40 Options. With rising volumes (+20% in 2024), this development will further strengthen growth and appeal of these contracts.

Thanks to Grace Balkwell and Stuart Pyott for representing Maven Securities during the ceremony in our newly inaugurated bell room!

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Maven as market maker across all CAC 40 Options maturities 29/01/2025 - 13:07PM CET Paris

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De Aandeelhouder – Winner of National Investor Test 2024

In November 2024, De Aandeelhouder organized the first-ever National Investor Test, providing investors in the Netherlands and Belgium the opportunity to test their knowledge of the stock market and investing. 

The winner of this competition was Mart Revenberg from The Hague. To mark this occasion, Mart officially opened the trading day today at Euronext Amsterdam. Paul Noordman, Senior Manager Sales and Product Management Cash Equities & Derivatives at Euronext Amsterdam, welcomed the group.

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Winner National Investor Test 2024 24/01/2025 - 9:09AM CET Amsterdam

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Collaboration BUX & State Street Global Advisors SPDR ETF’s

A new day of trading was opened today by BUX and State Street Global Advisors SPDR ETFs. 

The rapidly growing Dutch neo-broker BUX has partnered with the U.S.-based asset manager to expand its personalized investment solutions for European investors. 

The launch of this new collaboration was celebrated at Beursplein 5, where the gong was sounded by Niek van Rens, COO at BUX. The group was welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Manager Sales and Product Management Cash Equities & Derivatives at Euronext Amsterdam.

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BUX & State Street Global Advisors SPDR ETF’s 22/01/2025 - 9:12AM CET Amsterdam