Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:17:28 GMT Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/ 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. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2026/marike-knoef-appointed-to-dnb-supervisory-board-from-1-april/ 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. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2026/uncertain-times-call-for-a-strong-netherlands-and-a-strong-europe/ De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) aims to broaden the range of options in the payments landscape. Consumers, retailers and payment service providers should have sufficient options available to execute payments. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2026/more-choice-essential-for-stronger-payment-systems/ 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. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2026/dnb-strengthens-resilience-to-geopolitical-risks/ Growth in the Dutch economy is significantly higher this year than expected in the spring. Whereas economic growth for 2025 was estimated at 1.1% last June, it is now projected to be 1.7%. This is evident from the Autumn Projections, published today by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/dutch-economy-shows-remarkably-higher-growth/ Professor Bas ter Weel will join the Executive Board of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on 1 March 2026, taking responsibility for the Monetary Affairs portfolio. Ter Weel is currently the General Director of SEO Amsterdam Economics. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/bas-ter-weel-to-join-dnb-executive-board/ De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) strives to be an organisation that is agile, decisive and efficient in carrying out its tasks. This is necessary in a world rife with geopolitical tensions and uncertainty, accompanied by risks to financial stability. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:13:58 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/dnb-to-make-10-budget-cuts-in-coming-years/ Geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty about economic policy continue to amplify the likelihood of economic and financial shocks, posing significant risks to financial stability in the Netherlands. These developments are analysed in detail in the Financial Stability Report published today.  Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/financial-stability-outlook-remains-concerning/ The Dutch financial sector faces increasing systemic risks stemming from its growing reliance on a limited number of non-European IT service providers. This is the key message of a joint report published today by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/afm-and-dnb-warn-of-systemic-risks-in-the-financial-sector-from-digital-dependence/ The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Central Bank (ECB) this evening published the results of the European banking stress tests carried out recently. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:20:40 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/stress-tests-show-resilience-of-european-banking-system/ In the first half of 2020 just over 15,700 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in the Netherlands. This was 23% less than in the first half of 2019. The decrease was most marked in the second quarter of 2020 (-47%) and can be attributed to the economic lockdown in the... Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:20:23 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/euro-banknote-counterfeiting-fell-during-covid-19-crisis/ De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) calls on stakeholders in the payment chain to make agreements to ensure that cash remains readily accessible and available in the Netherlands in the next five years. DNB announced this today after outgoing Minister of Finance Wopke Hoekstra had presented... Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:20:11 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/dnb-calls-for-new-agreements-about-cash/ Olaf Sleijpen will become the new president of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) from 1 July 2025. On the recommendation of DNB’s Supervisory Board, Minister of Finance Eelco Heinen on Friday nominated Olaf Sleijpen for appointment by Royal Decree. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/olaf-sleijpen-new-president-of-de-nederlandsche-bank/ The Dutch economy is set to grow by 1.1% in 2025. Uncertainty and trade tensions will continue to mute economic growth at around 1% a year for the following two years. This is according to the Spring Projections as published by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on Friday. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/uncertainty-and-trade-tensions-weigh-on-economic-growth/ Consumers and retailers should be prepared for emergency situations in which the payment system is down for 72 hours. That could be the case if payment terminals are not working, ATMs are down or online banking cannot be used. Tue, 20 May 2025 16:00:56 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/nfps-advice-prepare-for-a-three-day-disruption-of-electronic-payments/ The outlook for financial stability in the Netherlands has deteriorated due to geopolitical tensions and high economic uncertainty. In particular, uncertainty around trade, international cooperation and government budgets has risen sharply in recent months. Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/global-economic-uncertainty-leads-to-higher-financial-stability-risks/ We are facing geopolitical instability with the threat of a global trade war on top of a war in Ukraine that has been raging for three years. The world has been turned upside down again in recent weeks. Understandably, this has led to high levels of anxiety and uncertainty among citizens. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/robust-policies-in-an-uncertain-world/ On 26 March, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander will perform the official opening ceremony together with the President of De Nederlandsche Bank, Klaas Knot, in the presence of some 350 invited guests. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/dnb-headquarters-officially-opened-by-king-willem-alexander-on-26-march/ Chris Figee will join the Supervisory Board of De Nederlandsche Bank from 1 March. Figee 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. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2025/chris-figee-appointed-to-dnb-supervisory-board-from-1-march/ In the Netherlands, economic growth is set to accelerate in the coming years, but geopolitical uncertainty is increasingly threatening the Dutch economy. In addition, at 3%, inflation in the Netherlands will remain higher than in the euro area in the years ahead. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/economic-growth-continues-uncertainty-increases/ The heightened international tensions can have an impact on financial institutions, according to De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) in its supervisory strategy for 2025-2028 and in a study on the impact of geopolitical risks on financial institutions. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/growing-geopolitical-risks-impact-financial-sector/ Financial stability in the Netherlands has been buoyed in recent months by an improving economy and upbeat sentiment in financial markets, following a brief period of turbulence in the summer. Steadily falling inflation in the euro area and a ‘soft landing’ of the economy contribute to stability. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/financial-stability-in-balance-risks-remain/ Prof. Mirjam van Praag has been reappointed to the Supervisory Board of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) effective from 1 October 2024. Minister of Finance Eelco Heinen, representing the Shareholder, decided this on the recommendation of the Supervisory Board. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/mirjam-van-praag-reappointed-to-dnb-s-supervisory-board/ Esther Bunnik has been appointed Head of the Communications department with effect from 15 November 2024. She succeeds Ben Feiertag, who is leaving DNB from 1 December. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/esther-bunnik-neuw-head-of-the-communications-department/ On the recommendation of the Supervisory Board of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen, on behalf of the shareholder, has decided to appoint Hendrik Jan Biemond as a member of the Supervisory Board for an initial four-year term of office from 1 September 2024. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:33:39 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/hendrik-jan-biemond-appointed-to-dnb-supervisory-board-from-1-september/ Cindy van Oorschot will join the Executive Board of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on 1 July 2024. In her new position, she will be responsible for Internal Operations and Resolution. Van Oorschot is currently the Director of the Pension Supervision Division. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/cindy-van-oorschot-to-join-dnb-executive-board/ Lower inflation combined with a rebounding economy has a positive effect on financial sector stability. At the same time, uncertainty is increasing. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/financial-stability-boosted-by-soft-landing-of-the-dutch-economy/ Marnix van Rij has been nominated as the deputy Executive Director of the Dutch-Belgian constituency at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:34:18 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/marnix-van-rij-new-deputy-executive-director-at-imf/ Following a period of very high inflation and interest rate increases needed to bring it down, the Dutch economy has made a soft landing. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/moderate-growth-follows-soft-landing-of-dutch-economy/ The Dutch economy is strong and resilient, but not everyone in the Netherlands experiences it that way. Many people are struggling financially or have concerns about their future. The Netherlands should therefore strive for a highly developed and finely tuned economy that works better for everyone. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/towards-an-economy-that-works-better-for-everyone/ Gita Salden will join the Executive Board of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on 1 June 2024. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/gita-salden-to-join-dnb-executive-board/ A total of 17,400 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in the Netherlands in 2023, which is the lowest number on record and a reduction by more than half (54%) of the 2022 level. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/number-of-counterfeit-banknotes-down-sharply-in-the-netherlands/ Effective 15 April 2024, Nicole Stolk will take up her new post at the Albert Schweitzer hospital as chair of the Executive Board. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2024/executive-board-member-nicole-stolk-to-take-up-new-position-in-healthcare-sector/ De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has reached agreements with the Dutch State on how to deal with its temporary but substantial losses in the coming years. This adjusted capital policy allows DNB to restore its buffers over time through retained earnings. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/dnb-reaches-agreement-with-dutch-state-on-recovery-of-capital-position-following-losses/ Inflation in the Netherlands is falling, owing in part to lower energy prices and a further cooling of the economy. Inflation will still be 4.1% this year; we expect inflation to fall to 2.9% next year and to decline further to 2.2% in 2025. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/inflation-falls-as-economic-growth-stalls/ De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) invests around €9 billion of its own reserves and aims for a solid financial return as well as a positive impact. To positively contribute to the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, DNB is bringing [...] Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/dnb-is-aligning-its-own-reserves-with-the-paris-climate-agreement/ Dutch banks are financially resilient, thanks in part to increased interest rates. This gives them the room to step up their ambitions in terms of digitalisation, sustainability and the fight against money laundering. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/dutch-banks-are-resilient-but-need-to-step-up-their-ambitions/ The Dutch financial sector must be prepared to face increasing interest rate and credit risks at financial institutions. In addition, lower liquidity in financial markets may cause price fluctuations in one market to spill over to other parts of the financial system more quickly. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/risks-to-financial-stability-increase-due-to-rapidly-rising-interest-rates/ In early 2024, Else Bos will step down as member of the Executive Board and Chair of Prudential Supervision of DNB. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/else-bos-to-step-down-as-executive-board-member-and-chair-of-prudential-supervision-of-dnb/ De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has signed four-year agreements with TCS and Capgemini for the provision of IT services. From 2024, these companies will support the central bank as it accelerates its digital ambitions. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/dnb-signs-agreements-with-tcs-and-capgemini-for-it-services/ On the recommendation of DNB’s Supervisory Board, Dutch Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag has decided to appoint Artie Debidien on behalf of the shareholder. She will succeed Margot Scheltema, who will step down after her term ends on 1 September 2023. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/artie-debidien-appointed-to-dnb-supervisory-board-from-1-september/ The Dutch economy will grow by 0.8% this year, which is sharply lower than last year's 4.5% growth. While inflation is set to decrease, in part due to the economy cooling down, it remains too high at 4.2%. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/economic-growth-slows-inflation-remains-persistent/ Persistently high inflation and rising interest rates are making the risks to financial stability both tangible and visible, as can be seen from the recent failure of a number of regional banks in the United States. Wed, 31 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/rapid-rise-in-interest-rates-exposes-financial-vulnerabilities/ Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag wants banks to continue to provide adequate, basic cash facilities, as she wrote today in a letter to Parliament. In her letter, she also stresses that cash withdrawals and deposits must remain affordable for both consumers and retailers. Wed, 31 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/minister-takes-initiative-to-preserve-cash/ De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), together with the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds (Culture Fund), is setting up a special fund to help address the impact of nineteenth-century transatlantic slavery. Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/dnb-and-prins-bernhard-cultuurfonds-new-fund-for-historical-links-to-slavery/ The rising importance of BigTechs such as Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook in the financial sector requires special attention from supervisory authorities such as De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:58:06 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/rise-of-bigtechs-requires-adjustments-in-financial-supervision/ On the recommendation of the Supervisory Board (SB) of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag, on behalf of DNB’s shareholder, the Dutch State, has decided to appoint Martin van Rijn as Chair of the SB. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/martin-van-rijn-appointed-chair-of-dnb-s-supervisory-board-from-1-june-2023/ More counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in the Netherlands in 2022 than in the previous year. A total of 38,200 were found, 47% more than in 2021. This increase is mainly due to a limited number of fraud cases involving counterfeit euro banknotes of very low quality. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:39:05 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2023/increase-in-counterfeit-euro-banknotes-of-very-low-quality/ The Dutch economy has been cooling since the middle of 2022 and will stabilise at 0.8% gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2023. This cooling is caused by high inflation and slowing world trade growth. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/dutch-economy-cools-due-to-high-inflation-and-lower-global-trade/ On the recommendation of DNB’s Supervisory Board (SB), Dutch Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag has decided to appoint Frans Muller on behalf of the shareholder. He will succeed Feike Sijbesma, who will step down at the General Meeting on 22 March 2023, after ten years. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/effective-from-1-january-2023-frans-muller-has-been-appointed-to-the-supervisory-board-of-de-nederlandsche-bank-dnb/ Dutch households and businesses have very limited insurance cover against new and changing risks, such as those from floods and cyberattacks. Responding to this situation offers Dutch insurers opportunities to continue fulfilling their role in society and strengthen their future resilience. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/insurers-in-the-netherlands-must-respond-to-new-and-changing-risks/ It is of the utmost importance that rules are swiftly agreed upon internationally to regulate the use of crypto-assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:01:54 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/proper-regulation-indispensable-for-risky-cryptos/ Peter Blom has decided to temporarily step down as a member of the Supervisory Board of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) with effect from 7 November 2022. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/peter-blom-to-temporarily-step-down-as-dnb-supervisory-board-member/ Good morning everyone and a warm welcome to this press conference on the Financial Stability Report. I would like to start with a brief outline of the key messages from the FSR and I will then be happy to answer your questions. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/introductory-remarks-by-klaas-knot-at-the-press-conference-on-the-fsr/ Financial stability risks have increased over the past six months. High inflation, rising interest rates, the war in Ukraine and the possibility of a global recession have combined to create an unprecedented situation. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/inflation-and-growth-outlook-put-financial-sector-to-the-test/ A more risk-based approach will sharpen the focus of efforts to keep the financial sector free from financial crime. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/fight-against-money-laundering-must-be-more-focused/ De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) apologises for its role in the Atlantic trade in enslaved people in the nineteenth century. DNB is also taking measures to help reduce the repercussions of the legacy of slavery for those directly affected to this day. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/dnb-apologises-for-its-historical-links-to-slavery/ The Dutch economy has shown a rapid and strong recovery following the coronavirus (COVID-19) recession. The Russian aggression against Ukraine is driving energy prices higher amid greater uncertainty, and global trade is under pressure. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/war-in-ukraine-hits-newly-recovered-dutch-economy/ One month after the bankruptcy of Amsterdam Trade Bank (ATB), 95% of the guaranteed savings deposits have already been paid to ATB’s duped account holders. About 80% of all customers have applied for compensation. Wed, 25 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/95-of-guaranteed-savings-deposits-of-bankrupt-atb-now-paid-out/ After a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, the war in Ukraine and high inflation have worsened the economic outlook and increased financial stability risks. In addition to the enormous humanitarian consequences in Ukraine itself, the economic and financial impact of the war... Wed, 25 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/financial-stability-risks-increased-due-to-war-and-high-inflation/ From today, savers at Amsterdam Trade Bank (ATB) can get their savings back, up to €100,000 per person. This means most account holders will regain access to their savings within a few business days. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/dnb-starts-compensation-payouts-to-customers-of-amsterdam-trade-bank/ On 22 April 2022, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) decided to activate the Dutch deposit guarantee scheme (DGS) for account holders of Amsterdam Trade Bank N.V. (ATB). DNB administers the Dutch Deposit Guarantee on behalf of the Dutch government. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/dnb-activates-deposit-guarantee-scheme-for-amsterdam-trade-bank-n-v-customers/ Twenty-three organisations closely involved in the Dutch payment system signed a new Cash Covenant this week. The aim of the agreements is to ensure that cash continues to function properly as a means of payment at points of sale in the face of a steady increase in electronic payments. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/new-covenant-lays-down-agreements-on-proper-functioning-of-cash/ In these times of increasing digitalisation, the new Payments Strategy of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) focuses on safeguarding trust. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/trust-at-the-heart-of-the-dnb-payments-strategy/ Let me begin by saying how satisfying it is to see you all in person again, after two years of virtual press conferences, for the presentation of our annual report. Current world affairs make that feeling of satisfaction rather relative, however. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/introduction-by-the-president-at-the-press-conference-for-dnb-s-2021-annual-report/ Between 1814 and 1863, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and its former directors were involved in slavery. This emerges from by independent scholarly study conducted by Leiden University, which was published today. We deeply regret these findings. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/dnb-s-history-is-closely-intertwined-with-slavery-dnb-starts-a-process-of-reflection/ A total of 26,100 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in the Netherlands in 2021, roughly the same number as in 2020. Worldwide, a total of 347,000 counterfeit euro banknotes were detected, a decrease of 25% compared to 2020. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2022/number-of-counterfeit-euro-banknotes-remains-stable/ The Dutch economy has shown a rapid and strong recovery from the coronavirus recession of 2020. GDP is expected to grow by 4.5% this year. We have prepared the forecasts for the years ahead at a time of great uncertainty. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/strong-economic-recovery-despite-resurgence-of-pandemic/ EIOPA, the European supervisory authority for pension funds and insurers, has just published the results of a stress test conducted earlier this year among 44 European insurers. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/eiopa-publishes-results-of-stress-test-for-european-insurers/ Klaas Knot, President of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), today has taken office as Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair. He has been serving as FSB Vice Chair before taking office. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/klaas-knot-takes-office-as-fsb-chair/ The economic recovery continues at a robust pace, the search for yield continues and house prices keep going up. Against this backdrop, it is important not to lose sight of growing vulnerabilities and risks to financial stability. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/robust-economic-recovery-but-vulnerabilities-on-the-rise/ Following a historical contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020, the Dutch economy should recover strongly and rapidly, starting in the second quarter of 2021. This is projected to result in a GDP growth rate of 3.0% in 2021. Robust recovery is projected to continue into 2022, posting... Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/dutch-economy-expected-to-bounce-back-swiftly-after-covid-19-crisis/ More than a year after the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis, vaccination campaigns are picking up speed, and the virus appears to be coming under control. The end of the economic crisis therefore seems near. The outlook for the Dutch economy is favourable. Wed, 26 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/prospects-favourable-but-vulnerabilities-are-increasing/ The Dutch economy was hit hard in the past year, marked by the pandemic, but recovery is in sight. Although the contraction of GDP was the largest on record, at 3.8%, it was still smaller than feared when the pandemic broke out, and also smaller than in many other countries. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/recovery-in-sight-after-historic-contraction-in-covid-19-crisis/ About a year ago this press conference was held remotely for the first time in the history of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Back then, we had no way of knowing that we would now be meeting virtually once again. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/introductory-remarks-by-klaas-knot-at-the-press-conference-for-dnb-s-2020-annual-report/ Steven Maijoor will join the Executive Board of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on 1 April 2021. He is currently Chair of the Board of Supervisors of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/steven-maijoor-will-join-dnb-s-executive-board-on-1-april-2021/ Effective from 1 September 2021, Peter Blom has been appointed to the Supervisory Board of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2021/peter-blom-appointed-to-dnb-s-supervisory-board/ In the first two quarters of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic dealt the Dutch economy a severe blow. However, much of the loss in gross domestic product (GDP) was recovered in the third quarter. The second wave of infections will send GDP back into negative territory. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/dnb-netherlands-in-deep-economic-crisis-but-less-severe-than-previously-feared/ The COVID-19 crisis demands a great deal of attention and effort from the Dutch financial sector... Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/dnb-updates-its-supervision-priorities/ Today, DNB published a Q&A describing policy on how, for example, a bank or other financial entity is consolidated in the group balance sheet of insurance-led financial conglomerates... Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/dnb-publishes-qa-on-consolidation-in-insurance-led-financial-conglomerates/ Paul Hilbers, until recently Director of Financial Stability at De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has today been appointed as new Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as of 1 November... Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/paul-hilbers-appointed-executive-director-to-the-imf/ The Dutch financial sector has so far proved resilient to the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Banks are sufficiently shock-resistant and can continue to fulfil their lending role. The second wave of infections, however, is leading to renewed uncertainty. This also increases the potential impact... Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/dnb-coronavirus-crisis-puts-dutch-financial-sector-to-the-test/ Het afgelopen etmaal vrijdag 2 oktober 18.00 uur tot en met zaterdag 3 oktober 15.30 uur heeft een grootscheepse verhuisoperatie van Amsterdam naar Haarlem plaatsgevonden van ruim 200 ton aan goudbaren en een strategische voorraad bankbiljetten. Sat, 03 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/verhuisoperatie-goud-succesvol-afgerond/ Acting in line with the European Central Bank (ECB), De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) today confirmed that there are exceptional circumstances due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In doing so, DNB announced with respect to the smaller banks under its direct supervision what the ECB today... Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/dnb-replicates-temporary-ecb-relief-measure-on-banks-leverage-ratio-after-confirming-exceptional-circumstances-in-view-of-covid-19/ In the financial sector, more attention should be paid to climate risks in meetings with customers. In the case of corporate clients, this mainly concerns the potential impact of climate risks on their business operations, and in the case of mortgage owners, for example, the sustainability of... Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/working-group-on-climate-risk-as-a-financial-institution-discuss-climate-risks-with-customers/ A group of eight Dutch financial institutions have revealed how they attempt to curb the loss of biodiversity. They have described their approach in a joint paper on the relationship between biodiversity and the financial sector... Fri, 05 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/financial-institutions-share-their-approach-to-biodiversity/ We are here today to discuss our Annual Report for 2019. In my introduction to the Annual Report, I compare our current situation with how things looked ten years ago. I argue that the world has changed so dramatically over the past ten years that, going forward, we will need to make radically... Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/introduction-by-the-president-at-the-press-conference-for-dnb-s-2019-annual-report/ This afternoon, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), the Ministry of Finance and representatives of the Dutch Banking Association (NVB), the Federation of the Dutch Pension Funds and the Dutch Association of Insurers discussed the consequences... Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/dnb-lowers-bank-buffer-requirements-to-support-lending/ De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) will adopt a more data-driven approach and focus on the use of digital technologies in its supervision. In 2020 we will strengthen our cooperation with the sector in order to build on our knowledge of the impact and opportunities of technological innovations... Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/dnb-s-supervision-focus-on-data-and-digitisation/ The supervision activities of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) do not pose particular obstacles to sustainable finance. However, a better understanding of the risks related to sustainable finance is crucial in order to adjust supervision accordingly, as became clear from the final report of the... Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/platform-dnb-s-supervision-is-no-impediment-to-sustainable-finance/ Over half of the aggregate Dutch mortgage debt consists of loans that do not involve any contractual repayments during the loan term. There is a risk that the households in question may not have the means to repay their debts before or when their loans expire. Lenders must actively alert... Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/decisive-action-needed-with-regard-to-interest-only-mortgage-loans/ Prolonged low interest rates constitute one of the major risks to the Dutch financial sector. This emerges from DNB's spring 2017 Financial Stability Report (FSR) published today. The report will serve as DNB's input for the annual public meeting of the standing parliamentary committee for... Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/prolonged-low-interest-rates-pose-risk-to-the-dutch-financial-sector/ De financiële sector, overheden en toezichthouders gaan intensiever samenwerken aan duurzame financiering. Het Platform voor Duurzame Financiering, dat deze week bijeenkwam bij De Nederlandsche Bank, heeft zich hiervoor uitgesproken. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/financial-sector-cooperates-on-transition-paths-for-more-rapid-carbon-reduction-dutch-only/ Financial markets across the globe have become increasingly nervous in the past six months, which is partly attributable to disappointing global economic trends. Due in part to the ECB's accommodating monetary policy, interest rates are expected to remain low for some time to come, which... Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/habituation-to-low-interest-rates-is-a-risk-to-households-and-businesses-with-high-debts/ The recent sharp price corrections have fuelled uncertainty in various financial markets. The increasing nervousness follows on a period of exceptionally low market stress and can therefore be partly interpreted as a correction of this situation. The repercussions of the economic slowdown in... Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/growing-nervousness-in-global-financial-markets-demands-vigilance-at-financial-institutions-over-their-balance-sheets/ The budding economic recovery in the euro area and the Netherlands continues to be surrounded by downward risks to financial stability. The developments in Greece have put the European debt crisis in the limelight again, and geopolitical tensions have increased. The ECB's recently eased monetary... Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-releases-2015-2020/low-interest-rates-pose-risk-to-financial-stability-further-cultural-changes-in-financial-sector-needed/