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    Namita Samtani

    Research Analyst at Barclays

    Namita Samtani is an Equity Research Analyst at Barclays specializing in the European financial sector, with a primary focus on major listed banks including ING Groep, Nordea Bank, ABN AMRO, and Handelsbanken. She is recognized for her detailed coverage of these institutions, routinely publishing investment ratings and price targets; her performance metrics include a 2-star analyst ranking and a 51.76% success rate on platforms that track analyst recommendations. Samtani joined Barclays’ research division prior to 2025 and is a visible market voice, frequently cited for her coverage and corporate access. She is directly reachable through her Barclays analyst contact, and her professional credentials align with typical regulatory requirements for senior research analysts in the EMEA region, though specific FINRA or securities license numbers are not publicly disclosed.

    Namita Samtani's questions to ING GROEP (ING) leadership

    Namita Samtani's questions to ING GROEP (ING) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Namita Samtani from Barclays Investment Bank questioned the 2027 liability margin guidance of 100-110 bps, suggesting it could be a floor given tailwinds from the replicating portfolio. She also asked for the rationale behind CFO Tanate Phutrakul's decision to step down, questioning why it is a 'logical moment'.

    Answer

    CEO Steven van Rijswijk expressed his gratitude for the CFO's seven years on the board, stating it was a good period and a logical time for retirement, with a rigorous succession process underway. CFO Tanate Phutrakul explained that the liability margin guidance reflects a balance between market competition, volume growth ambitions, and margin management, noting the historical margin has been in that range over the long cycle.

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    Namita Samtani's questions to ING GROEP (ING) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Namita Samtani from Barclays questioned if there was a correlation between slower mobile customer growth and deposit rate cuts, and if the customer growth target would be sacrificed to protect NII. She also asked for confirmation on a specific German rate cut's inclusion in guidance.

    Answer

    CEO Steven van Rijswijk stated there is no correlation, explaining that Q1 is a seasonally slow period for customer acquisition and the bank remains on track for its 1 million target. CFO Tanate Phutrakul confirmed the 25 bps rate cut in Germany is included in the EUR 1 billion guidance figure.

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