Taking out health insurance, saving for a home, putting aside money for extra pension income – for all your money matters, you must be able to rely on financial institutions, such as banks and insurers. At De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) we are working hard to keep the financial sector secure and stable. Financial institutions must hold sufficient capital and comply with the law, and we supervise whether they do so. If they do not, we will take action. If your bank goes bankrupt, we will activate the deposit guarantee scheme. As an account holder, you will get your money back up to a maximum of EUR 100,000.
Background
Import tariffs seem like a reasonable way for a country to protect its economy. But do they really work in practice? How do import tariffs affect the economy of the country that imposes them and the countries that are subject to them, and how should a central bank respond?
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.
Speech
‘Our role as a central bank may be modest, but we are fully committed to doing our part to support you‘, said Olaf Sleijpen in a panel meeting with students at the National Bank of Ukraine, in Kyiv last Thursday.