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.
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In times of economic uncertainty, the impact of monetary policy on the economy may be weaker. Moreover, a new DNB Analysis shows that not all forms of uncertainty have the same effect. Financial and geopolitical uncertainty, in particular, appear to be dampening the impact of an interest rate rise.
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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.
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Dutch households have recently started to invest in several high-profile IPOs, including the spaceflight company SpaceX, the industrial and defence conglomerate CSG, and the ice-cream manufacturer Magnum. Overall, households enjoyed an exceptionally good second quarter.