The Supervisory Board of ABN AMRO has proposed the appointment of Serena Fioravanti as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and member of the Executive Board (ExBo), effective October 1.

This appointment is set to last for four years, concluding at the end of the Annual General Meeting in 2029. The appointment is pending formal approval from the European Central Bank (ECB). ABN AMRO will hold an extraordinary general meeting to introduce Fioravanti to the shareholders before finalizing the appointment.

Banking Experience Highlighted

As CRO, Fioravanti will oversee risk management and compliance at ABN AMRO. She has nearly 25 years of experience in the banking sector, concentrating on risk management, treasury, liquidity risk management , corporate finance, project management, and audit.

For the past seventeen years, she has held various roles in finance and risk management at Credit Suisse Group, including nearly four years as Chief Risk Officer on the executive board of Credit Suisse Switzerland AG.

Fioravanti holds dual Swiss and Italian citizenship. She graduated summa cum laude in theoretical physics from the University of Rome and earned an MBA from INSEAD. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors of the Swiss Risk Association.

ABN AMRO Completes BUX

ABN AMRO has finalized its acquisition of BUX, a European neobroker, about seven months after the deal was announced, as Finance Magnates reported. The completion was confirmed last month, followed regulatory approvals and transaction finalizations.

Despite the acquisition, BUX remains a separate entity but will display ABN AMRO's logo to signify support. This acquisition enhances ABN AMRO's presence in the retail investment sector, positioning the combined entity as the leading platform for new investors in the Netherlands.