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ING posts 2Q2025 net result of €1,675 million, with strong growth in lending volumes and fee income
Globenewswire·2025-07-31 04:59

Core Insights - ING reported a net result of €1,675 million for 2Q2025, with a profit before tax of €2,369 million and a CET1 ratio of 13.3% [1][7] Financial Performance - The company experienced strong growth in lending volumes and fee income, with fees now constituting almost 20% of total income [2][3] - Total income remained stable despite a year-on-year decline in commercial net interest income (NII) due to margin pressure and currency fluctuations [3] - Retail Banking saw a net core lending growth of €11.3 billion, including €7.2 billion in mortgages and €3.2 billion in Business Banking [4] - Wholesale Banking achieved net core lending growth of €4.1 billion, with a 12% year-on-year increase in fee income driven by various banking services [5] Customer Growth and Engagement - The customer base grew significantly, with over 300,000 new mobile primary customers added in the quarter, totaling 14.9 million [9] - Retail fee income increased by 12% year-on-year, primarily due to higher investment activity [4] Cost Management and Efficiency - Costs increased moderately year-on-year, with prudent expense management prioritized to offset inflation and investments through efficiency measures [6] - Ongoing improvements to KYC processes and restructuring of the Wholesale Banking workforce were announced [6] Sustainability Initiatives - ING mobilized €67.8 billion in sustainable volume for the first half of 2025, marking a 19% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [8] - A new mortgage pricing model linked to energy labels was introduced in the Netherlands, offering lower interest rates for eligible customers [8] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The company announced an interim cash dividend of €0.35 per ordinary share [9]