ING prepares to enter private banking and business banking in Spain
The bank plans to launch its private banking service on October 28, 2026, with a minimum of €500,000 invested, and open a business banking division in 2027.
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The bank plans to launch its private banking service on October 28, 2026, with a minimum of €500,000 invested, and open a business banking division in 2027.
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