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.
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.
News
Dutch households look back on a strong investment year despite considerable turbulence in the financial markets. Overall, the value of household portfolio investments rose by 7.8% in 2025, according to new figures from DNB. This brought total investments to €204.3 billion at year-end.
Background
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept the interest rate at 2% again in February. It has done so for five consecutive meetings, because inflation is stabilising around the 2% target, while the economy is growing steadily but still faces uncertainties.