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.
09 November 2026
News
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) supports projects to build awareness about the legacy of slavery. DNB recently made a one-off contribution to a project on Sint Eustatius.
Read more Legacy of slavery: DNB supports a project on Sint Eustatius
02 September 2026
Press release
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has improved the tradability of its gold reserves by transferring part of the gold holdings from New York and Ottawa to London. This ensures that DNB is better prepared for severe crises.
Read more DNB improves tradability of gold reserves
11 August 2026
Press release
Steven Maijoor will step down as member of the Executive Board and Chair of Supervision of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) with effect from 1 March 2027.
Read more Steven Maijoor to become Chair of the Trustees of the IFRS Foundation and to leave DNB
13 May 2026
Press release
The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) comprises more than 150 central banks and supervisory authorities that contribute on a voluntary basis to climate and nature-related risk management in the financial system.
Read more Olaf Sleijpen to become NGFS Chair on 1 July 2026