The history of De Nederlandsche Bank is closely intertwined with slavery, as revealed by an independent scholarly study. DNB apologised on 1 July 2022 for its role in the Transatlantic trade in enslaved people. As part of these apologies, DNB has allocated €5 million for one-off contributions to projects aimed at awareness-building and the preservation of historical heritage. In addition, the DNB Fund was set up to provide contributions to local initiatives by descendants of enslaved people.
21 April 2026
Press release
Marije Louisse will succeed Frits-Joost Beekhoven van den Boezem as General Counsel and Head of Legal Services at DNB on 1 May 2026.
Read more Marije Louisse appointed as the new Head of Legal Services
30 March 2026
Press release
Professor Marike Knoef will join the Supervisory Board of De Nederlandsche Bank from 1 April. Knoef has been appointed by Finance minister Eelco Heinen on behalf of the shareholder on the nomination of DNB’s Supervisory Board, for an initial four-year term.
Read more Marike Knoef appointed to DNB Supervisory Board from 1 April
24 March 2026
Press release
It is precisely in these uncertain times that we must strengthen the Dutch economy. And this requires a strong European Union that is more resilient and autonomous.
Read more Uncertain times call for a strong Netherlands and a strong Europe
24 February 2026
Press release
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) is taking additional measures to prepare for potential consequences of geopolitical tensions. In 2025, a resilience programme was launched to identify the main geopolitical risks and decide on the appropriate strategy going forward.
Read more DNB strengthens resilience to geopolitical risks