ING will cut its expenses by 1 billion Euros in 2009 by cutting 7000 jobs, and has also signed a deal with the Dutch government which will cover 80% of its Alt-A mortgage securities.
Shares in ING Groep NV rebounded by nearly 30 percent Monday after the Dutch government threw the bank and insurer a 10 billion euros ($13.4 billion) investment lifeline to strengthen its cash position and keep it from falling victim to the global financial crisis.
ING Groep NV abruptly reported losses in the third quarter on Friday, in response to a sharp drop in its share price as rumors swirled that it is facing a shortage of capital.