2Q2021 result before tax of €2,065 million; capital position strengthens to 15.7%
• Growth in fee income of 18.3% year-on-year, especially in daily banking and investment products. Net interest incomedeclined due to liability margin pressure.
• Net release of risk costs following an update of macroeconomic indicators. Expenses remained under control.
• Shareholder distribution of €3,618 million after 30 September 2021. More customers choose ING as their primary bank; lending decreases
• Primary customer base rose by 281,000 in 2Q2021 to 14.0 million.