ING CEO Says General Economic Research to Be Free

The video discusses the decision to make certain research freely available while keeping some proprietary, clarifying that this decision is not related to job cuts. It also explores the potential for cross-border banking consolidation in Europe, using ING as an example of successful consolidation.

In what ways does the speaker suggest that ING has successfully consolidated banks across borders?

What is the role of a single supervisory mechanism in facilitating cross-border banking according to the speaker?