ING Group : ING posts 2Q2026 net result of €1 , 947 million , reflecting accelerated growth in customer base and customer balances

€15.2 billion of net core lending growth and €15.9 billion of net core deposit inflows Return on tangible equity 17.0% in 2Q2026 and 14.5% on a four-quarter rolling basis; CET1 ratio 13.1% ING will pay an interim cash dividend of €0.40 per ordinary share CEO statement"ING has had an excellent second quarter of 2026, with strong results across all business lines as more customers did more business with us," said Steven van Rijswijk, CEO of ING. "These results reflect the continued progress we are making and show that we are successfully supporting our clients and customers during this period of ongoing uncertainty."During the quarter, more customers have chosen to bank with ING, with our mobile primary customer base growing by 377,000, with strong contributions from the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. Total income was 10% higher and the net result has increased 16% year-on-year, supported by growth in both interest and fee income, reflecting our strong commercial momentum across the franchise."In Retail Banking, lending has grown by €12.1 billion, or 9% on an annualised basis. We have helped more people finance their homes, leading to a €7.1 billion growth in mortgages, especially in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Australia. We have…