Dutch lenders ING and ABN Amro, bailed out in 2008, have inched closer towards state exit after passing the stress tests conducted by the European Central Bank (ECB) by a wide margin.
ING is planning to repay its aid before this year end, subject to regulatory approval, according to Bloomberg.
ABN Amro considered the ECB assessment a significant factor in deciding whether to proceed with the idea of a share sale in 2015.
According to the Dutch central bank, more stringent rules have left Dutch banks "well capitalized" and "in healthy condition", and this is indicated by the assessment.
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