In the U.S., the ING family of companies offer a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients, which includes annuities, retirement plans, life insurance, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, direct banking, institutional investment management, employee benefits, financial planning, and reinsurance. Based in Amsterdam, ING Group offers banking, investments, life insurance and retirement services to over 85 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 40 countries. With a diverse workforce of about 115,000 people, ING is dedicated to setting the standard in helping their clients manage their financial future. ING is recognized as one of the largest companies in the world. Based on market capitalization, ING is one of the 20th largest financial institutions worldwide. Fortune magazine ranked ING 8th on its 2009 Global 500 list.