direct/ FORTIS (BE) - Fortis Intertrust at first international event under new name

IFA Congress 2006 in Amsterdam

Fortis Intertrust will hold its first international hospitality event under its new name at this year´s Congress of the International Fiscal Association, which will take place in Amsterdam from 17 to 21 September. During the congress, Strand Zuid will feature the Fortis Beach, with access solely for Fortis Intertrust guests.

Arnoud Bernelot Moens, Director Global Marketing Fortis Intertrust says: ´We see this event as a good opportunity to strengthen ties with our business partners. At the same time, we want to re-emphasise how important we think it is to position ourselves under our new name. More intense collaboration with our co-workers at Fortis has enabled us to offer our customers and their advisers an even more comprehensive package of services.´

Fortis Intertrust was rebranded on 22 May 2006. The name change is part of Fortis´s strategy to unite all business lines under one brand and to build on the benefits of collaboration.

Fortis Intertrust has an international network of specialists in taxation, company law and accounting, and provides a full range of Trust and Corporate Management Services, from fiduciary services to company formation and corporate management. Fortis Intertrust also offers an array of specialist financial and transaction-related services in new and emerging regions. Fortis Intertrust´s presence in 23 countries throughout the world enables it to reach a further 30 countries under the Fortis flag.

Fortis Intertrust is part of Fortis, an international financial services provider engaged in banking and insurance. We offer our private, business and institutional clients a comprehensive package of products and services through our own channels, in collaboration with intermediaries and through other distribution partners. With a market capitalisation of EUR 39.5 billion (31/08/2006), Fortis ranks among the twenty largest financial institutions in Europe. Our sound solvency position, our presence in 50 countries and our dedicated, professional workforce of 58,000 enable us to combine global strength with local flexibility and provide our clients with optimum support. For more information, please go to www.fortis.com

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