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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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Philips Innovation Award
26/05/2023 - 14:12PM CEST | Amsterdam
190771165c5f6d9-8a5a-450a-b654-606d3bcc3c3ePhilips Innovation Award
The Philips Innovation Award is the largest student entrepreneurship award in the Netherlands. The Philips Innovation Award (PHIA) 2023 board, along with winners Plense Technologies and ExCulture, sounded the Gong to celebrate a successful year. The group was welcomed by Anastasia Kremleva, Head of Service Desk Operations at Euronext Amsterdam.
Philips Innovation Award
26/05/2023 - 14:12PM CESTAmsterdam -
InsigerGilissen
24/05/2023 - 14:08PM CEST | Amsterdam
1907710e588b253-3ab1-4ee3-9ffc-843fe6e94dacInsigerGilissen
InsingerGilissen is celebrating its anniversary of 35 years of providing services to independent asset managers in the Netherlands. The firm has chosen to invite their valued client, Van Lieshout & Partners, to celebrate this. The InsigerGilissen and Van Lieshout & Partners teams were welcomed by Kelly Goslinga, Senior Index Operations Analyst at Euronext Amsterdam.
InsigerGilissen
24/05/2023 - 14:08PM CESTAmsterdam -
ING Bank – Introduction of SDG Impact
22/05/2023 - 14:02PM CEST | Amsterdam
19077095d554be0-9855-4470-a200-ff668ed02793ING Bank – Introduction of SDG Impact
ING Bank is expanding its offering for asset managers who want to make sustainable choices. As of 15 May, ING Bank has introduced a fifth investment strategy called SDG Impact. To celebrate this occasion, Simon Wiersma, Investment Manager at ING Bank, sounded the Gong. The team of ING Bank was welcomed by Dirk Donker, Head of Financial Derivatives at Euronext Amsterdam.
ING Bank – Introduction of SDG Impact
22/05/2023 - 14:02PM CESTAmsterdam -
AFC Ajax – 25 listing anniversary
11/05/2023 - 10:13AM CEST | Amsterdam
1894888d4ccc15a-1aad-42fd-9a1c-14c4affc3d39AFC Ajax – 25 listing anniversary
AFC Ajax has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 11 May 1998, at the time a unique event in the Netherlands. Today, Ajax remains the only soccer club in the Netherlands to be listed. To celebrate this milestone, Susan Lenderink, CFO of AFC Ajax N.V., sounded the Gong.
The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
AFC Ajax – 25 listing anniversary
11/05/2023 - 10:13AM CESTAmsterdam -
16th edition Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference
24/04/2023 - 9:36AM CEST | Amsterdam
188044258a3da9f-06d7-4447-b96d-2a39bfb67ec2Van Lanschot Kempen – 16th edition Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference
Today, Anne van Lint, Specialist Life Sciences Sales US at Van Lanschot Kempen, sounded the Gong on the occasion of the sixteenth edition of their Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference.
This event, taking place 25 and 26 April, has grown in recent years into a central meeting place for global institutional investors and European Life Sciences companies.
The Van Lanschot Kempen team was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
16th edition Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference
24/04/2023 - 9:36AM CESTAmsterdam -
Euronext Fixed Income Advisory Committee 2023
20/04/2023 - 9:53AM CEST | Amsterdam
18770615d254540-8f65-4fd7-98b6-643aae4ddfdeEuronext Fixed Income Advisory Committee 2023
Today, the Fixed Income Advisory Committee held their 5th edition of their event at Beursplein 5.
During this hybrid event, market participants are updated on Fixed Income activities.To celebrate the opening of this event, Nancy Pham, Head of Electronic Credit Sales EMEA at UBS sounded the Gong to open.
The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam.
Euronext Fixed Income Advisory Committee 2023
20/04/2023 - 9:53AM CESTAmsterdam -
LeanIX – Successful IFRS conversion towards IPO readiness
13/04/2023 - 9:33AM CEST | Amsterdam
1871138e7a89755-bbec-4a81-9314-82a0d8619a69LeanIX – Successful IFRS conversion towards IPO readiness
To celebrate the successful IFRS conversion towards IPO readiness, Alquinn Favis, Head of Accounting at LeanIX, sounded today’s opening gong at Beursplein 5.
Headquartered in Bonn Germany, LeanIX is a former participant of Techshare, Euronext’s pre-IPO education programme dedicated to ambitious and successful European tech companies.
Founded in 2012, with more than 950 customers and 500 team members across the world, LeanIX offers SaaS solutions to help to achieve transparency and control over IT enterprise architectures, SaaS, and microservices landscapes.
The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
LeanIX – Successful IFRS conversion towards IPO readiness
13/04/2023 - 9:33AM CESTAmsterdam -
25th listing anniversary NSI
04/04/2023 - 10:14AM CEST | Amsterdam
186361206cdd527-3b9a-4b37-9a0b-4a3a96f4c5a7NSI – 25th listing anniversary
It was exactly 25 years ago today that NSI listed on Euronext Amsterdam. The Dutch office investor offers flexible real estate solutions for healthy and sustainable offices.
Alianne de Jong, CFO of NSI, sounded the Gong today in the presence of her team to celebrate the listing anniversary.
NSI was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
25th listing anniversary NSI
04/04/2023 - 10:14AM CESTAmsterdam -
Heijmans – 100-year anniversary
03/04/2023 - 11:03AM CEST | Amsterdam
1862844a9c14ef6-80b6-4f1d-a865-95f26bf215b3Heijmans – 100-year anniversary
Heijmans, listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 1993, saw the light of day 100 years ago. Over the past century, the Brabant family business has grown from a road-building company to a company of distinction with activities in construction, engineering and real estate.
In celebration of this special anniversary, Gavin van Boekel, CFO of Heijmans, sounded the Gong this morning.
He and his team were welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
Heijmans – 100-year anniversary
03/04/2023 - 11:03AM CESTAmsterdam -
NVA Autism week
31/03/2023 - 9:00AM CEST | Amsterdam
1857738e31f6587-5e77-403b-ad23-7b056cf38602Brunel - NVA Autism week
Brunel opened the trading day together with the Dutch Autism Association (NVA) to celebrate next week’s World Autism Day on Sunday 2 April.
The Gong was sounded by Pascal van IJzendoorn, Regional Director at NVA North Holland, author and speaker.
The group was welcomed by Marianne Aalders, Communication Manager of Euronext Amsterdam.
NVA Autism week
31/03/2023 - 9:00AM CESTAmsterdam -
ABN AMRO Bank
29/03/2023 - 9:00AM CEST | Amsterdam
1857737fe0e9d44-dfae-459f-868a-d3e56e3f92adABN AMRO Bank N.V. accessing the AEX and AEX ESG Index
Earlier this month it was announced that ABN AMRO Bank N.V., one of the thirteen original funds in the AEX Index, has rejoined the first national blue-chip index in Europe.
In 1983, the AEX Index had thirteen funds: ABN Bank, Ahold, Akzo, Amro Bank, Gist-Brocades, Heineken, Hoogovens, KLM, Royal Dutch, Nationale Nederlanden, Philips, Unilever and Nedlloyd.
As of 20 March 2023, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. has joined both the AEX Index and the AEX ESG Index.
To celebrate this important milestone, Jennifer Paffen, Chair Future Generations Board ABN AMRO Bank N.V. , opened the trading day this morning.
The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam
ABN AMRO Bank
29/03/2023 - 9:00AM CESTAmsterdam -
Alfen – 5-year listing anniversary
22/03/2023 - 10:06AM CET | Amsterdam
18526445a18181b-b365-4c36-a38d-61b78b8402b4Alfen – 5-year listing anniversary
Today marked the fifth anniversary of the listing of the company Alfen.
Alfen provides products and services such as transformer stations, energy storage systems and charging stations for electric cars. This is how the company works to create a reliable and sustainable electricity grid for the future.
On the occasion of the listing anniversary, Michelle Lesh, Chief Commercial Officer of Alfen, sounded the Gong in the presence of the team.
The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
Alfen – 5-year listing anniversary
22/03/2023 - 10:06AM CETAmsterdam -
ASR Nederland
17/03/2023 - 10:22AM CET | Amsterdam
1848401f05b1499-e46a-4721-9293-1ab4e6b95581ASR Nederland in AEX Index
ASR Nederland will be included in the AEX Index as of Monday 20 March. ASR Nederland also maintains its position in the AEX ESG Index.
To celebrate this milestone Jack Julicher, Director of ASR Asset Management, opened the trading day by sounding the Gong.
The group was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listing.
ASR Nederland
17/03/2023 - 10:22AM CETAmsterdam -
Van Lanschot Kempen in AMX Index
16/03/2023 - 10:52AM CET | Amsterdam
1847688abe15604-b511-4887-a7a3-93687d6f8b1aVan Lanschot Kempen in AMX Index
Van Lanschot Kempen NV will be included in the AMX Index as of Monday 20 March. At the same time, the company will also become part of the AEX ESG Index.
To celebrate this milestone Anniek Braat, Teamleader entrepreneurs at Van Lanschot Kempen, opened the trading day by sounding the Gong.
The team of Van Lanschot Kempen was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
Van Lanschot Kempen in AMX Index
16/03/2023 - 10:52AM CETAmsterdam -
Winner AEX contest at Investor Fair
15/03/2023 - 10:04AM CET | Amsterdam
18467062e6b82fa-cbb0-4062-9115-5d8db30c2137Cor Weel – Winner of the AEX contest during the Investor Fair
At last year’s BeleggersFair (Investor Fair), Euronext Amsterdam had the opportunity to meet the participants and asked them to predict the closing price of the AEX-Index. The prize was to open a trading day with a traditional Gong Ceremony. Cor Weel correctly predicted the correct price with a difference of just 0.06 and was therefore invited to celebrate by striking the Gong.
The group was welcomed by Silvo Stroek, Index Sales Structurer at Euronext Amsterdam.
Winner AEX contest at Investor Fair
15/03/2023 - 10:04AM CETAmsterdam -
IWD 2023 - Euronext Amsterdam
08/03/2023 - 10:50AM CET | Amsterdam
184089132eb8eed-dd88-46c9-94c3-c66fa2257605Euronext Amsterdam - Ringing the Bell for Gender Equality
This International Women’s Day, it’s time to embrace equity. By organising a series of events, Euronext Amsterdam wants to encourage the necessary discussion on how to progress gender equality in the financial sector, and to increase the visibility for the empowerment of all women. Recognising the contribution women make around the world in bringing about the necessary change we want to see.
International Women’s Day will be kicked off in the morning with the traditional Gong ceremony, to ‘sound the Gong’ for gender equality, in partner with UN Women the Netherlands and UN Global Compact Netherlands. The celebration of this international day will also be closed off with a Closing Gong Ceremony.IWD 2023 - Closing bell ceremony Euronext Amsterdam
IWD 2023 - Euronext Amsterdam
08/03/2023 - 10:50AM CETAmsterdam -
Celebrating 40 years of the AEX-Index
06/03/2023 - 10:04AM CET | Amsterdam
18391913edaf3b5-f3a3-4a9a-90e9-c58d2184b2fbEuronext Amsterdam – Celebrating 40 years of the AEX-Index
The famous AEX-Index was the first national blue-chip index in Europe. It was founded on 4 March 1983. The AEX-Index contains 25 companies from the top segment of Euronext Amsterdam, including many multinationals such as Royal Dutch Shell, Unilever, Heineken and ASML.
The index was developed by Tjerk Westerterp, the former CEO of the European Options Exchange (EOE). He designed this very first index on the back of a cigarette box, on a train journey between Liège and Luxembourg. He came up with 13 funds: ABN Bank, Ahold, Akzo, Amro Bank, Gist-Brocades, Heineken, Hoogovens, KLM, Royal Dutch, Nationale Nederlanden, Philips, Unilever and Nedlloyd. Eleven of these thirteen ‘founding fathers’ are still present in the current AEX-Index and Midcap Index.
Nowadays, the AEX-Index is still the benchmark for the Dutch capital market. The companies included in the index are still largely of Dutch origin and the composition of the index remains a reflection of the developments in the Dutch economy and society.
To honour the 40th anniversary of the AEX-Index, Euronext Amsterdam welcomed two generations of family members of the founder Tjerk Westerterp for a traditional and celebratory Gong ceremony.
Celebrating 40 years of the AEX-Index
06/03/2023 - 10:04AM CETAmsterdam -
BNR Newsradio - BNR Beurs
03/03/2023 - 10:41AM CET | Amsterdam
18366566c7cdef6-c145-49ff-b36e-9b2e0c21bb85BNR Newsradio - BNR Beurs
BNR Beurs is the first daily radio programme about the stock market. Every work day, listeners are updated on the latest international stock market news and given context for one or more of the news facts.
Jelle Maasbach, presenter of BNR Beurs, sounded the Gong on the occasion of the launch of this radio programme.
The group was welcomed by Marianne Aalders, Communication Manager of Euronext Amsterdam
BNR Newsradio - BNR Beurs
03/03/2023 - 10:41AM CETAmsterdam
Would you like to sound the gong with your company at Beursplein 5?
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.