De Volksbank is a cooperative bank that operates in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1863 by a group of entrepreneurs who wanted to provide financial services to the local community.
De Volksbank's mission is to help its customers achieve their financial goals, with a focus on providing personalized service and support. The bank's cooperative structure allows it to make decisions that benefit its members, rather than just its shareholders.
By operating as a cooperative bank, De Volksbank can offer its customers a unique set of benefits, including lower fees and more flexible loan terms. This approach has helped the bank to build strong relationships with its customers and establish a reputation for trust and reliability.
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Our Strategy: From Promise to Impact
At De Volksbank, we're committed to making a positive impact on society. Our goal is to be the bank with the strongest customer relationship and the largest proven social impact in the Netherlands by 2025.
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We're not just talking about making promises, we're focused on delivering real results. The bank's strategy is centered around this goal, with a constant question in mind: how will society benefit?
As a bank, we have a unique opportunity to play a prominent role in making a positive difference. With the help of our employees, four bank brands, customers, and partners, we're working together to create a lasting impact.
Our 2021-2025 strategy, "From promise to impact", is designed to help us achieve this goal. We're not just talking about words, we're talking about actions and results that will make a real difference in people's lives.
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Our Structure
De Volksbank is a cooperative bank with a strong focus on community involvement. It's owned by its customers, who have a say in the bank's operations through the General Meeting.
The bank has a decentralized structure, with decision-making power spread across its various departments. This allows for more efficient and effective decision-making.
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De Volksbank has a network of branches and offices across the Netherlands, providing convenient access to banking services for its customers. Its employees are highly trained and dedicated to helping customers achieve their financial goals.
The bank's cooperative structure allows it to prioritize the needs of its customers and the community, rather than solely focusing on profits. This approach has helped De Volksbank build strong relationships with its customers and the local community.
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De Volksbank Brand
We'll be merging with other brands to become one strong retail brand. This change will start in 2025 and is expected to be completed within three years.
The new brand will be called ASN Bank, which has a strong position as a pioneer in sustainable and socially responsible banking since its foundation in 1960.
We'll keep customers of all our brands informed about the changes and what they mean for them during the transition process.
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De Volksbank
De Volksbank is a Dutch retail banking group with a focus on mortgages, savings, and payments, serving around 3 million customers. It has a balance sheet of €62 billion.
The bank was previously known as SNS Bank, but was renamed De Volksbank on January 1, 2017. This change was announced in September 2016.
De Volksbank has a strong commitment to sustainability, with ASN Bank's sustainability policy leading the way for all De Volksbank activities since July 2016. This policy prohibits investments in companies involved in the trade or production of nuclear weapons.
The responsible investment policy applies to all commercial banking activities, excluding nuclear weapon producers from investments. This exclusion policy is applied to all asset management activities, including assets managed externally.
As of January 2018, ACTIAM's exclusion list contains 39 companies for involvement in weapons, based on data from Sustainalytics. These companies include major players in the defense industry.
ASN Bank publishes an inclusion list of companies approved for investment, excluding those involved in weapons production or trade. This list is regularly updated to reflect changes in the market and De Volksbank's values.
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Moving Forward as One Brand
We're excited to share that De Volksbank is merging with other brands to become one strong retail brand. This new brand will be known as ASN Bank, which has a strong position as a pioneer in sustainable and socially responsible banking since its foundation in 1960.
The transformation will be a gradual process, starting in 2025 and expected to be completed within three years. We'll keep all customers informed of the changes and what they mean for them throughout this time.
ASN Bank will continue to offer the same services and values that have made it a trusted bank for so many years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many employees does De Volksbank have?
De Volksbank has over 3,000 employees working across the country. Our team is spread across various locations, including offices and branch offices.
What are the brands of Volksbank?
De Volksbank operates under multiple brand names, including SNS Bank, ASN Bank, BLG Wonen, and RegioBank. These brands offer banking services to customers under a single banking permit.
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