Welcome to 2012!

As is tradition in the Netherlands we enter the New Year with a bang. Hundreds and thousands of fireworks are let off in a short space of time leading to an eruption of thunderous echoes of fireworks matched by the spectacular light show that follows. For the brave and adventurous few out there a brief dip into the North Sea is a revitalizing manner to start the New Year on the 1st of January.

December is always one of my favourite months, it is a time for family, a time for giving, a time to sit back in front of the fire and enjoy all the pleasures of the holiday period. The last year has shown many improvements for ABN Amro. Within the International Client Services there has been the launch of the first English banking App for blackberry, iPad and iPhone. We can also look back on many events for you like the ARTII fair and the Indian film festival. The ABN Amro continues to integrate itself into the expat community and lifestyle and we look forward to the events of 2012 such as the City Pier City run.

January is the time to reflect upon the last year, analyse the events and the outcomes of what has been. As a bank ABN Amro strives to achieve excellence for all its customers. There is no better way than to learn from the people directly involved! So what do you think your bank can do for you? What improvements would you like to see? I would love to hear your suggestions.

All the best,

Lars Tomson

Director International Clients
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
lars.tomson@nl.abnamro.com
+31 6 1001 6512

international.clients@nl.abnamro.com
+31 70 3752050