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successfully integrate the ABN AMRO businesses. The three
Consortium members have successfully integrated over 100
businesses in the last 15 years by focusing on investment in
people, products, technology and new opportunities. They
intend to do the same with ABN AMRO, harnessing the
experience and expertise of the existing workforce, its
product capabilities and infrastructure. RBS, Santander and
Fortis all have an excellent track record in large-scale
integrations.
Sir Fred Goodwin, 10 Aug 2007; De Telegraaf and Betten
Financial News
Q: What is it that attracted the Consortium banks to ABN
AMRO?
A: ABN AMRO is a business with strong customer franchises
and good options for growth in attractive markets. More
than anything, it is widely accepted that ABN AMRO is a
bank with excellent people around the world. Combining
ABN AMRO with three of the strongest banks in Europe will
make all of our businesses stronger than they have ever
