Life's
more interesting when you’re direct!
Today the 3rd of May Rabobank launch Ireland’s first internet
only bank, RaboDirect. Based on the hugely successful Belgian internet
bank, Rabobank.be, which currently has over €1billion on deposit,
Rabodirect will offer Irish customers high value, transparent deposit
and managed funds.
Foundation
laid for large co-operative insurance group
. Interpolis
becomes part of Eureko via a merger with Achmea
. Rabobank acquires 37% shareholding in Eureko
KBL
Group European Private Bankers acquires Effectenbank Stroeve from Rabobank
Ten Cate at the presentation of the 2004 Annual Responsibility and
Sustainability Report: "Actions speak louder than words"
25 offices to be opened to provide financing for top farmers
Successful result in moderate economic year
-Net profit 2004 up 12%
-Income up 11%
-Expenses up 8%
-Savings up 9%
-Private sector lending up 7%
-Tier I ratio 11.4
View press releases on the Rabobank International website: www.rabobank.com