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Investments that contribute to environmental or social goals can be part of our investment services Portfolio management (Vermogensbeheer) and Easy Invest (Eenvoudig Beleggen). However, their only goal is not to invest in such products. Investing in financially attractive companies is also important. For more information about the ING Sustainable Investing policy, go to ing.nl/ESG.
* This translation is intended for the customer’s convenience only. In the event of any inconsistency between the English translation and the original Dutch version, the original Dutch version shall prevail.
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