ING has noted the announcements of the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) 
regarding the Dutch bank DSB, which was placed under control of the 
regulator today. ING regrets that no alternative was found to prevent 
this measure. 
 
Together with DNB, the Dutch banks will endeavour to ensure that the 
consequences for DSB's customers will be resolved in an orderly 
fashion. Among other things, the banks will try to support customers 
by giving them access to payment accounts. 
 
While ING has negligible direct exposure to DSB, it is a contributor 
to the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme. Under the scheme, savings and 
deposits at Dutch banks are guaranteed up to an amount of EUR 100.000 
per customer. In the event of a bank failure, the other banks 
together cover the amount needed after assets and liabilities are 
netted. At this stage it is too early to give an estimate of this 
indirect exposure. 
 
 
 
 
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