ING CEO Says General Economic Research to Be Free

The video discusses the decision to make certain research freely available while keeping some proprietary, clarifying that this decision is not related to job cuts. It also explores the potential for cross-border banking consolidation in Europe, using ING as an example of successful consolidation.

What is the main reason for deciding which research is freely available?

• To reduce research department costs

• To ensure clarity in research accessibility

• To increase proprietary research

• To comply with government regulations

What is the relationship between making research freely available and job cuts?

• Freely available research leads to more job opportunities

• Job cuts are necessary to make research freely available

• There is no direct link between the two

• Making research freely available is directly linked to job cuts

Which of the following is an example of successful cross-border bank consolidation?

• Deutsche Bank

• Fortis

• ING

• ECB

What is necessary for true cross-border banking in Europe?

• A single supervisory mechanism

• More proprietary research

• More freely available research

• Increased job cuts

What system is highlighted as a necessity for cross-border banking?

• National banking system

• Global banking system

• Proprietary research system

• European deposit guarantee system