Research profile

ING Financial Markets

Wholesale banking markets division of ING running client trading and franchise risk across fixed income, equities and FX.

Headquarters
Amsterdam
Founded
1991
Funding model
Bank / Institutional
Availability
Not clearly stated

U.S. traders: Not confirmedProprietaryTrading.com could not verify from current first-party sources whether this firm accepts U.S. traders.

Profile updated: August 30, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology

May suit

traders focused on futures, equities, options, forex.

Consider alternatives if

you rely on copy trading.

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Overview

What this firm is and who it serves

ING Financial Markets (operating under ING Wholesale Banking) is an international corporate and investment banking organization supporting businesses across 35 countries. The institution connects global scale with local market insights to deliver financial, advisory, and execution services for corporate clients and institutional partners. The firm's core operational capabilities encompass a wide spectrum of wholesale banking activities. These include payments and collections, trade finance, cash and liquidity management, strategic corporate advisory, lending solutions, debt and equity capital markets execution, and customized market risk hedging strategies. Digital interactions and corporate banking services are consolidated through InsideBusiness, a proprietary platform providing centralized access to transactional banking, payments, and trade finance operations.

At a glance

Structured facts about this firm

Firm Type
Bank / Institutional prop firm
Market Focus
Futures, Stocks, Options, Forex
Trading Style
News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
Retail Accessibility
Open to retail traders
Based in
Amsterdam
Trader availability
Not clearly stated
Known For
Global network spanning over 35 countries

Funding programs

Account types and the path to capital

Evaluation

Not required by this firm.

Instant funding

Not offered by this firm.

Scaling plan

No formal scaling plan documented.

Account sizes offeredBank balance sheet
Max allocation
Evaluation fee
Monthly subscription

Trading rules

What's allowed, what isn't

Asset classes supported

FuturesStocksOptionsForexCrypto
News trading allowedYes
Overnight holding allowedYes
Weekend holding allowedYes
Copy trading allowedNo

Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split

Platforms & technology

Where and how you trade

Data feed provider
Instruments

Supported platforms

Proprietary

Payout structure

How and when you get paid

Profit splitUp to N/A (employee desk) to trader
Payout frequencySalary + bonus
First payout eligibilitySalary + bonus

ING Financial Markets FAQs

Based on terms reviewed August 30, 2026

What should traders verify before choosing ING Financial Markets?+

Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with ING Financial Markets before purchasing.

Does ING Financial Markets offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+

ING Financial Markets does not require a traditional evaluation phase. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.

How do ING Financial Markets's payouts and profit split work?+

The published profit split is up to n/a (employee desk) of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a salary + bonus basis; first payout eligibility: Salary + bonus. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.

What are ING Financial Markets's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+

Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.

Which platforms and markets are available at ING Financial Markets?+

Platforms: Proprietary. Markets: futures, equities, options, forex. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.

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