Amsterdam Trade Bank
Amsterdam Trade Bank was a Dutch commercial bank focused on trade finance and settlement services before ceasing operations and entering liquidation proceedings in 2022.
Last updated August 26, 2026
Overview
Amsterdam Trade Bank was a Dutch commercial bank headquartered in Amsterdam and founded in 1994. Commonly known as ATB, it focused on trade finance, payment settlement and other banking services connected with cross-border commerce, particularly trade between the Netherlands and Russia. Changes in the international sanctions environment had a significant impact on the bank because of its exposure to Russia-related business. The bank ceased operations in 2022 amid sanctions and financial problems and entered liquidation proceedings. It is no longer operating as a going concern. The available information is insufficient to establish its ownership structure, detailed product portfolio, financial scale, management history or the subsequent progress of liquidation.
History
Amsterdam Trade Bank was founded in 1994 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. As a commercial bank, it concentrated on trade finance and settlement services, with an important focus on trade between the Netherlands and Russia. Its business was therefore closely connected to cross-border commerce and the financial environment surrounding the relevant markets. In 2022, amid changes in the international sanctions environment and financial problems at the bank, Amsterdam Trade Bank ceased operations and entered liquidation proceedings. The available material does not establish its shareholder history, management changes, business scale, licensing details or whether liquidation was completed. The documented history is therefore limited to its founding, business focus and closure.
- 2022Cessation of Operations and Liquidation
Due to international sanctions and financial problems, the bank ceased operations and entered liquidation.
- 1994Bank Establishment
Amsterdam Trade Bank was established in the Netherlands with its headquarters in Amsterdam.
Products and positioning
A commercial bank serving cross-border trade clients, historically specializing in trade finance between the Netherlands and Russia.
Trade financeCommercial banking services
One of Amsterdam Trade Bank's core activities was supporting cross-border trade through financing, particularly in connection with trade between the Netherlands and Russia. The available material does not specify individual financing products, maturities or customer scale.
Settlement servicesCommercial banking services
The bank provided payment and settlement services connected with trade flows to support cross-border commercial transactions. The available material is insufficient to confirm specific account types, payment networks or service coverage.
Flagship businesses
- Financing and settlement services related to trade between the Netherlands and Russia
Recent events
- 2022Amsterdam Trade Bank ceased operations and entered liquidation proceedings
银行因国际制裁及财务问题停止运营,并进入清算程序。
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