The gong: an age-old tradition
The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in the world and a household name in the Netherlands and abroad. As early as the 17th century, trading was opened and closed by sounding a gong. Today, all securities trading is automated and the opening is a ceremonial act. Directors of listed companies, business people, politicians and charity ambassadors have helped keep this tradition alive in recent years.
Amsterdam Gong Ceremonies
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LYNX
07/04/2022 - 9:20AM CEST | Amsterdam
1730754399ee7d5-8bb7-4d40-afdd-cebe790214b1LYNX – Gong ceremony
In celebration of winning the Golden Bull Award for ‘Best Broker 2021’, Ellen Ginkel, CEO of LYNX sounded the gong this morning.
The jury particularly praised LYNX for its customer satisfaction, which was rated as the best by Dutch investors.
The company was welcomed by Robin van Rijn, Client Relationship Manager and Lennart Visser, Junior Product Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
LYNX 07/04/2022 - 9:20AM CESTAmsterdam -
GO Public
30/03/2022 - 10:14AM CEST | Amsterdam
17305304aa291cc-85d4-408d-913b-fe3d97786dc0GO Public
Today, the kick-off for GO Public Amsterdam was celebrated with a traditional gong ceremony.
GO Public is the executive educational course launched in 2021 with the ambition to further educate established companies about the capital markets. The programme provides executives with the necessary tools and knowledge to assist a mature company to gain access to the capital markets..
Representatives of GO Public’s partners - De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, Deloitte, ING, Hill & Knowlton, Oaklins, Stibbe and PWC – joined René van Vlerken, Head of Listing Euronext Amsterdam, and Alexander Voorham, Account manager Listing Euronext Amsterdam, on stage.
GO Public 30/03/2022 - 10:14AM CESTAmsterdam -
OHV Asset Management
24/03/2022 - 9:53AM CET | Amsterdam
1730131c1719878-e3a2-436f-baa5-3c59d031b5d7OHV Asset Management gong ceremony
Erik Bakker, General Manager of OHV Asset Management, sounded the gong this morning to mark the 90th anniversary of OHV at Euronext Amsterdam.
OHV has an ecosystem of asset-management, executing trades on exchanges and a number of mutual funds. OHV also offers access to illiquid markets such as SME financing, facilitating access for its private and institutional clients.
The company was welcomed by Robin van Rijn, Client Relationship Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
OHV Asset Management 24/03/2022 - 9:53AM CETAmsterdam -
European investors-VEB
22/03/2022 - 9:12AM CET | Amsterdam
17301235047e89d-c6b5-4dd7-b6fc-c35aa7165fc7European investors-VEB
To celebrate the association’s 98th anniversary, Gerben Everts, Director of European Investors at-VEB, sounded the gong this morning in the presence of VEB employees.
As ambassador of the Run4Schools foundation, Gerben Everts was joined by a group of runners who will run the Two Oceans Ultra-Marathon next month to raise money for sports facilities and guidance in the Mitchells Plain township in South Africa.
Since 1924, the investor association VEB has represented the interests of more than 1.75 million investors in the Netherlands, both private and institutional.
Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO of Euronext, welcomed the association to Euronext Amsterdam.
European investors-VEB 22/03/2022 - 9:12AM CETAmsterdam -
CSR Manager of the year 2020/21
21/03/2022 - 9:09AM CET | Amsterdam
173011324b1976e-45bd-4aa7-987d-8029e324bb83CSR Manager of the year 2020/21
Marianne van Keep (Chief Sustainability Officer at Verstegen Spices & Sauces), has been named CSR Manager of the Year 2020/21. To celebrate this occasion, she sounded the gong this morning.
The award aims to put in the spotlight the efforts of enthusiastic CSR managers.
Marianne van Keep was welcomed with some company by Cees Colijn, Head of HR of Euronext Amsterdam and Brussels.
CSR Manager of the year 2020/21 21/03/2022 - 9:09AM CETAmsterdam -
Kick-off pre-IPO program TechShare
15/03/2022 - 13:51PM CET | Amsterdam
1730097d55aac3b-871b-4744-bab8-c81200af2066Euronext Amsterdam - Kick-off pre-IPO program TechShare
For the 7th time in a row Euronext has launched its successful pre-IPO programme TechShare. This pan-European pre-IPO educational programme supports European Tech companies aiming to go public in the next 1 to 3 years and is being organised in ten countries. In honour of the kick-off of TechShare at Euronext Amsterdam, René van Vlerken (Head of Listings Euronext Amsterdam) and his team welcomed representatives of both participants and partners for a traditional Gong ceremony.
Kick-off pre-IPO program TechShare 15/03/2022 - 13:51PM CETAmsterdam -
Aegon Cappital – 10-year anniversary
14/03/2022 - 9:33AM CET | Amsterdam
17298886413b122-a85f-40e6-b77b-d5b60a34e4e7Aegon Cappital – 10-year anniversary
Marianne de Boer, CEO of Aegon Cappital, sounded the gong this morning on the occasion of their 10th anniversary. Aegon Cappital is one of the permanent partners of Euronext Amsterdam. The company of Aegon Cappital was welcomed by Cees Colijn, Head of HR of Euronext Belgium and the Netherlands.
Aegon Cappital – 10-year anniversary 14/03/2022 - 9:33AM CETAmsterdam -
SPDR Climate Funds
09/03/2022 - 9:13AM CET | Amsterdam
17298659c1b9a99-2fa6-48c3-816f-3e363d508f44SPDR Climate Funds – gong ceremony
Philippe Roset, Head of SPDR ETFs van Noord Europa, sounded the gong this morning to celebrate the listing of the SPDR Climate Funds on Euronext Amsterdam. The funds are designed to allow investors to decarbonise their portfolios swiftly, effectively, and efficiently, with minimal disruption.
The company was welcomed by Robin van Rijn, Client Relationship Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
SPDR Climate Funds 09/03/2022 - 9:13AM CETAmsterdam -
International Woman’s Day
08/03/2022 - 9:35AM CET | Amsterdam
17298604f6d403b-1ff9-4817-bfee-a740d71d2ca0International Woman’s Day – gong ceremony
On International Woman’s Day, UN Women, Woman in ETF and Global Compact Network Netherlands opened the markets by sounding the gong.
With this year’s theme being ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’, we recognise the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate sustainability and innovation.
Saskia Klep, CEO of Saxo Bank Netherlands and Britta Achmann, CRO of Flow Traders were welcomed by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam. Enaam Ahmed Ali, the UN Women's Representative for 2022, had the honor of sounding the gong this morning to open the trading day.
International Woman’s Day 08/03/2022 - 9:35AM CETAmsterdam -
Cabka
01/03/2022 - 9:34AM CET | Amsterdam
17295634707c050-327a-4198-8be5-473bcfc7a704Cabka – listing and first day of trading
Gat Ramon, Founder and Vice-Chairman of Cabka’s Supervisory Board, and his wife Heike, sounded the gong this morning to celebrate the company’s listing on Euronext Amsterdam. Cabka’s listing is the result of the legal merger with the SPAC Dutch Star Companies TWO, which listed on Euronext Amsterdam in November 2020. They were welcomed by Simone Huis in ’t Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listing of Euronext Amsterdam.
Cabka 01/03/2022 - 9:34AM CETAmsterdam -
Azerion
02/02/2022 - 10:03AM CET | Amsterdam
1726221884be65c-9e30-4d0a-9587-534012fbf9ddAzerion – listing & first day of trading
Atilla Aytekin and Umut Akpinar, Founders and Co-CEOs of Azerion, sounded the gong this morning to celebrate the company’s listing on the stock exchange.
Azerion’s listing is a result of the legal merger with the SPAC EFIC1, which listed on Euronext Amsterdam in 2021.
Mr Aytekin, Mr Akpinar and their team were welcomed by Simone Huis in ’t Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
Azerion 02/02/2022 - 10:03AM CETAmsterdam -
FARE Capital Impact Fund
12/11/2021 - 9:07AM CET | Amsterdam
1725753d3c7a6ad-45f3-4d7e-b830-ac391bf14116FARE Capital – Launch and first investment of FARE Capital Impact Fund
Today, Mike de Leeuw, CEO of My Life Technologies, sounded the gong to celebrate the first investment of the FARE Capital Impact Fund. The fund of FARE Capital has invested in My Life Technologies, which produces and develops a special technique where drugs are delivered through the skin. The group was welcomed by Lennart Visser, Junior Product Manager and Robin van Rijn, Client Relationship Manager of Euronext Amsterdam.
FARE Capital Impact Fund 12/11/2021 - 9:07AM CETAmsterdam -
SPEAR Investments I B.V.
11/11/2021 - 9:43AM CET | Amsterdam
1725750b1c3a01e-c8bf-4ad4-9e20-e60554c83f9cSPEAR Investments I B.V. – SPAC listing and first day of trading
Jorge Lucaya, Co-Chief Executive Officer of SPEAR Investments I B.V., sounded the gong this morning on the occasion of the listing of SPEAR Investments I B.V., a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). He was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
SPEAR Investments I B.V. 11/11/2021 - 9:43AM CETAmsterdam -
MotorK
05/11/2021 - 9:21AM CET | Amsterdam
1725642596b6608-6083-4de4-a98d-5923a8b89f08MotorK – Listing and first day of trading
Marco Marlia, CEO of MotorK, sounded the gong together with his team to celebrate the listing of his company this morning. They were welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam. MotorK is a technology company that delivers ‘software-as-as-service’ for the automotive retail industry. This includes sales software and CRM packages that support the full life cycle of the vehicle and help manage the customer journey.
MotorK 05/11/2021 - 9:21AM CETAmsterdam -
Money Wise
02/11/2021 - 10:18AM CET | Amsterdam
17256174d06e7ce-a1c1-44da-8ffc-e5dc7eaa0a89Money Wise – Pension days
Neoletta Poelgeest, Director of Stichting Pensioenregister, sounded the gong to celebrate the start of the 11th edition of the Pensioen3daagse. Over the course of the three days, a number of organisations will try to encourage Dutch citizens to explore a pension fund. The guests were welcomed by Cees Colijn, HR Director of Euronext Amsterdam.
Money Wise 02/11/2021 - 10:18AM CETAmsterdam -
RTL Z Investment game
01/11/2021 - 9:19AM CET | Amsterdam
172561568188368-2b38-41c0-a1f4-9e52025a9d43RTL Z – Start of the RTL Z Beursspel
Kees den Boer, two-time winner of the RTL Z Beursspel, sounded the gong this morning to mark the beginning of the autumn edition of the game. He was welcomed by Marianne Aalders, Communication Manager of Euronext Amsterdam. As part of RTL Z Beursspel, contestants have the opportunity to get to know different kinds of investment products.
RTL Z Investment game 01/11/2021 - 9:19AM CETAmsterdam -
Kick-off Amsterdam 750
27/10/2021 - 9:10AM CEST | Amsterdam
1725594614fb0d5-e1b0-40f3-8e5d-ccaf20fc228aMunicipality of Amsterdam – birthday of the city of Amsterdam and start of project “Amsterdam 750”
F. Halsema, Mayor of Amsterdam, sounded the gong this morning to celebrate the city’s birthday and project “Amsterdam 750”. Imara Limon, director of Foundation Amsterdam 750 years, was present as well. They were welcomed by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam.
Kick-off Amsterdam 750 27/10/2021 - 9:10AM CESTAmsterdam -
Ebusco Holding N.V.
22/10/2021 - 9:44AM CEST | Amsterdam
17255785cf9fe1a-c1d6-48fd-983a-468f17fb15daEbusco Holding N.V. – Listing and first day of trading
Peter Bijvelds, CEO of Ebusco Holding N.V., sounded the gong together with his team to celebrate the listing of his company this morning. They were welcomed by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam. Ebusco develops and produces 100% electric city and regional buses for the Netherlands and abroad.
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Open the trading day at Euronext Amsterdam
Companies or institutions that have a natural connection to the Amsterdam capital market can be invited to take part in a gong ceremony. For example, this might be to mark a special milestone or to raise awareness of a charity.
The ceremony starts with a reception hosted by a senior Euronext Amsterdam representative in the former Board Room at Beursplein 5. Just before 9 am, the participants and their guests take their place on the gong stage to open the trading day, The gong is sounded at 9 am precisely. The group then returns to the Boardroom for a cup of coffee.
Media coverage
The gong strike is broadcast live every morning on RTL Z. A picture of the gong strike illustrates the daily stock market report on the Financiële Telegraaf's website. In addition, Euronext shares the images on its social media channels.
Photos and video footage taken of the gong ceremony are shared with guests, who are free to use them for their own communications and on social media.
Practical information
Programme
Timings for gong ceremonies at Beursplein 5 are as follows:
Reception: 8.30 am
Sounding of the gong: 9.00 am
End: 9.15 - 9.30 am
Group size: minimum 8 people, maximum 15 people.
There is no charge for the gong ceremony.
Additional options
You can combine your gong ceremony with the Amsterdam Exchange Experience: a special tour of the stock exchange building.
Or if you would like to use the gong ceremony to kick off a conference or event, consider organising your event at Beursplein 5. Euronext has several historic rooms where events for 10 to 150 people can be held.
The Euronext Events Team will be happy to give you all the information you need about the options available.