Independent Investment Research, The IDEA!

The IDEA!

The Idea-Driven Equities Analyses company (the IDEA!) is an employee-owned boutique providing independent investment research and financial consultancy services with a clear focus on the Benelux countries.

The company was founded in the summer of 2007 by Henk Slotboom and Maarten Verbeek, both with more than 35 years of professional experience in the financial sector.

The IDEA! differentiates itself by focusing on adding value through self-initiated in-depth, idea-driven investment research, as well as by bespoke research assignments for institutional investors, hedge funds and private equity. In addition, we provide market intelligence, strategic research and – together with our business partners – consultancy services to businesses.

In case you are interested in receiving more information, a sample of our products or an introductory meeting, please send a message to info@theidea.nl.

Independent Investment Research

The Idea-Driven Equities Analyses company (the IDEA!) is an employee-owned boutique providing independent investment research and financial consultancy services with a clear focus on the Benelux countries. The company was founded in the summer of 2007 by Henk Slotboom and Maarten Verbeek, both with more than 35 years of professional experience in the financial sector. The IDEA! differentiates itself by focusing on adding value through self-initiated in-depth, idea-driven investment research, as well as by bespoke research assignments for institutional investors, hedge funds and private equity. In addition, we provide market intelligence, strategic research and – together with our business partners – consultancy services to businesses. In case you are interested in receiving more information, a sample of our products or an introductory meeting, please send a message to info@theidea.nl.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Italy Financials / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>In an interview with Reuters, ING’s CEO Steven van Rijswijk said his bank is exploring acquisitions in major European markets, including Germany, Italy, and Spain, to expand its presence.</li>
<li>"We would be looking firstly at businesses that offer certain products, operate predominantly in geographical markets where we are already active and have a strong digital footprint," the CEO told Reuters.</li>
<li>Van Rijswijk declined to name any potential targets.</li>
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In an interview with Reuters, ING’s CEO Steven van Rijswijk said his bank is exploring acquisitions in major European markets, including Germany, Italy, and Spain, to expand its presence.
"We would be looking firstly at businesses that offer certain products, operate predominantly in geographical markets where we are already active and have a strong digital footprint," the CEO told Reuters.
Van Rijswijk declined to name any potential targets.


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