Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:17:28 GMT Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/ ‘Resilience isn’t abstract: it’s practical, tangible – and sometimes it fits right in your pocket,’ said Bas ter Weel in his opening address at DNB’s Retail Payments Research Conference 2026 on ‘Future-proof payments: innovative, resilient and inclusive’, on 9 April 2026. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2026/resilient-payments-cash-card-connected/ ‘Financial stability is often taken for granted. But if you work at a central bank, you know how much effort it takes to maintain it, especially when circumstances deteriorate’ said Olaf Sleijpen in his speech at the annual Congress of the Financial Study Association Groningen today. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2026/providing-stability-in-an-unstable-world-the-task-of-central-banks/ ‘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. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2026/standing-with-ukraine-strengthening-europe-resilience-growth-and-stability/ On 17 February 2026, Olaf Sleijpen talked about economic resilience in an uncertain world and what this means for Europe and the Netherlands. He was invited by the University of Amsterdam’s Economics and Business department at its annual EB NEXT! event. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2026/economic-resilience-in-an-uncertain-world/ ‘Europe’s competitiveness is on everybody’s mind. And well-functioning capital markets are essential for this’, said Olaf Sleijpen in his opening address for the Annual Symposium of the Radboud University Financial Law Centre. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2026/repairing-the-vending-machine-how-the-savings-and-investment-union-is-key-to-europe-s-future/ ‘Europe’s digital dependence runs like a fault line underneath our financial system. To protect this system from shocks, we need vault lines: strong structures and partnerships, built on shared values, that will reduce our digital dependence and strengthen the resilience of our financial sector. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2026/europe-s-digital-autonomy-between-fault-lines-and-vault-lines/ ‘If we manage to rise to the occasion, Europe could truly become an Innovation Union’, said Olaf Sleijpen at the Central Bank of Ireland Financial System Conference in Dublin today. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/awakening-europe-s-inner-animal-building-a-resilient-and-innovative-economy/ ‘Strong institutions and regulations ensure that new technologies and products are not a highway to the next crisis, but can be a true engine for sustainable growth’, said Olaf Sleijpen at the Euro Finance Week dinner at the Bundesbank in Frankfurt today. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/strengthening-europe-in-a-fragmented-world-integration-as-the-key-to-stability/ ‘Since monetary and fiscal policy inevitably interact, our responsibility to coordinate them grows with every new challenge we face,’ said Olaf Sleijpen in his opening remarks at the Annual Research Conference of De Nederlandsche Bank, on 11 November 2025. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-the-case-for-policy-coordination/ In his speech at the Cumberland Lodge Financial Service Summit today, Steven Maijoor urged banks to improve their risk management and not to release their provisions too soon in dealing with the Covid legacy. “Let’s not forget the unprecedented nature of what happened in the last 1.5 years. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:24:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/speech-steven-maijoor-strong-like-a-castle-challenges-for-banking-in-a-post-covid-world/ On 8 July, Klaas Knot spoke at the Forum Analysis on financing the transition to a net-zero society. He said that the bulk of the much needed investments will have to come from the private sector, but that there is a loud and clear sine qua non. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:23:31 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/speech-klaas-knot-on-financing-the-energy-transition/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:22:34 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-nicole-stolk-the-journey-towards-a-data-driven-organisation/ ‘We are doing what we can as central banks to facilitate adoption of new technology. It is up to you in the private sector to demonstrate where it will be used.’, said Steven Maijoor at the OPTIC event of the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), in Amsterdam. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/unlocking-europe-s-financial-potential-innovation-regulation-and-trust/ ‘Good data, and good statistics based on that data, are key to making informed decisions in a complex world and a modern economy.’, said Olaf Sleijpen at the opening of the IFC Satellite Seminar on Sustainability data issues and central banks, in Amsterdam. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/counting-what-s-missing-building-sustainability-statistics-in-a-data-scarce-world/ ‘CCP’s are almost by nature global institutions that thrive on global cooperation and multilateralism. The more the industry can do by itself in order to improve the robustness and transparency of its activities, the better’, said Olaf Sleijpen at the annual meeting of central counterparties Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/central-counterparties-central-to-protecting-financial-stability/ ‘Financial stability affects households, businesses, governments—and ultimately, the trust that underpins our economies’, said Olaf Sleijpen at the opening of the 9th Macroprudential Conference, at DNB in Amsterdam today. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/financial-stability-it-s-not-glamorous-but-it-matters/ ‘A license from a respected regulator helps your business build trust with customers, investors, and partners.’, said Gita Salden at the conference ‘FinTech meets the regulators’ at DNB, Amsterdam, today. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:34:12 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/innovation-we-can-trust-the-role-of-dnb-in-regulating-fintechs/ ‘Financial stability affects households, businesses, governments—and ultimately, the trust that underpins our economies.’, said Klaas Knot at a Financial Stability conference at Banco de España today. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/how-is-the-water-continuing-our-work-to-preserve-financial-stability/ ‘A fundamental principle that guides the FSB’s work is that we do not pick winners. Our focus is on ensuring that innovation develops safely and responsibly, within the boundaries of our public policy objectives.’, said Klaas Knot today at the G30 plenary meeting in Berlin. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/remarks-for-the-93rd-g30-plenary-in-berlin-7-june-2025/ ‘ The importance of the BREEAM and WELL certificates reaches further than just this building. It shows that sustainable construction in the Netherlands is feasible, affordable and formidable.’, said Klaas Knot in Amsterdam today. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/off-the-beaten-path-what-we-learned-during-the-renovation-at-frederiksplein/ ‘There is no trade-off between financial stability and economic growth. Rather, financial stability is a necessary precondition for sustainable economic growth.’, said Klaas Knot in his opening address for the SSM Round Table, in Amsterdam today. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/banking-on-buffers-why-we-need-resilience-in-times-of-uncertainty/ ‘The complex challenges we face every day - climate risks, the digital transformation, and geopolitical tensions - demand a rainbow of opinions, insights, and perspectives.’, said Klaas Knot during the ‘Talent to the Top’ event at DNB in Amsterdam today. He spoke there about DNB’s diversity policy. Mon, 26 May 2025 09:54:17 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/talent-is-worth-its-weight-in-gold/ ‘If we do not live up to the standards we impose on others, we lose all authority.’, said Olaf Sleijpen at an international conference of central bank internal auditors at DNB, Amsterdam. He spoke about the importance of internal auditing for central banks and what it takes to be a good auditor. Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/tough-love-the-importance-of-the-internal-audit-function-for-central-banks/ ‘We have to ensure that human uniqueness is not just tolerated, but treasured in our financial institutions.’, said Klaas Knot today at the International Diversity and Inclusion Conference at DNB, Amsterdam. Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/a-true-treasure-why-we-need-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-financial-industry/ ‘To keep financial institutions and the financial system safe, resilience against cyberattacks has become just as important as holding sufficient capital and liquidity.’, said Steven Maijoor at the ISDA Annual General Meeting in Amsterdam today. Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/a-race-we-cannot-afford-to-lose-cybersecurity-in-an-age-of-geopolitical-tensions/ ‘A more widespread use of the euro would be a good thing for Europeans.’, said Klaas Knot in his speech at the Peterson Institute in Washington today. He spoke about what the current economic situation means for the ECB’s monetary policy and for the international use of the euro. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:06:14 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/agnostic-or-preaching-the-gospel/ ‘Multilateralism is enlightened self-interest. It’s transactional, but in a smart way. It’s not always the easiest way, but in the long term it is the best way. That is the lesson we learned in post-war Europe.’, said Klaas Knot in his speech at Eurofi in Warsaw today. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/stating-the-obvious-a-central-bankers-perspective-on-resilience-in-times-of-uncertainty/ ‘When politicians start to drift, independent experts, like in the IAASB, IASB and the Basel Committee, must stand firm. We need to continue explaining the advantages for countries to play by the rules, even if others don’t. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:15:24 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/standing-our-ground-auditors-and-supervisors-in-the-world-of-geopolitics/ ‘We in the Netherlands have little influence on many of the developments currently taking place in the world. But we can do one thing. And that is to work to mitigate the economic consequences and perhaps seize new opportunities.’ Klaas Knot said this at the presentation of DNB’s 2024 Annual Report. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/introductory-remarks-upon-the-presentation-of-the-2024-annual-report/ ‘What we need now is for governments, central banks and academia to continue to speak out for the international financial rules-based order that has brought us stability and prosperity over the decades.’, said Klaas Knot at Nyenrode Business University today. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/the-case-for-international-monetary-diplomacy/ ‘Our task as central bankers is to try to limit the economic cost of the current global political climate. […] By pointing to the economic and social costs of protectionist policies. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/dealing-with-geo-economic-fragmentation/ ‘The modernization of payment systems has cross-border implications and presents both significant opportunities and notable risks. As we embrace these innovations, we must remain vigilant and proactive in managing the associated risks to ensure the stability and resilience of our financial systems.’ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/cross-border-implications-of-the-modernization-of-payment-systems/ What if a large scale state-sponsored cyberattack is launched on the financial sector of an EU member state? How much damage would it cause? How long would it take to recover? In his speech at the Annual FinTech and Regulation Conference in Brussels today, Steven Maijoor addressed these questions. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/cyber-resilience-in-an-age-of-geopolitical-tensions/ In the first Klaas Knot Lecture on international economic policy, initiated by the University of Groningen, Klaas Knot said ‘we should aim to design our policy choices in such a way that they are robust across different outcomes, rather than focusing on only one scenario’. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2025/from-frankfurt-with-love-14-years-on-the-ecb-s-governing-council/ ‘With phronesis – practical wisdom. That is how the Eurosystem operates,’ said Klaas Knot on 28 November, at the Euro50 Group’s 25th anniversary. He illustrated this with three examples: the ECB's balance sheet policy, the change in the neutral interest rate (r*) and recent supply shocks. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:50:27 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/on-phronesis-and-price-stability/ ‘The long-term cost of dealing with the consequences of climate change, if we do nothing or too little, far outweighs the short-term cost of an orderly and timely transition.’, said Olaf Sleijpen at the Green Finance Symposium at Tilburg University. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/when-economists-agree-the-role-of-central-banks-in-the-green-transition/ ‘Geopolitical tensions can slow down economic growth, increase trade costs, and, most important for central bankers, lead to higher inflation,’ said Klaas Knot at DNB’s Annual Research Conference in Amsterdam, on 21 November 2024. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:01:55 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/geopolitics-and-economics-a-high-traffic-intersection/ ‘Strategic autonomy in retail payments means there also needs to be a European option, where Europe can independently manage its payments ecosystem.’, said Olaf Sleijpen at the annual conference of the European Payment Institutions Federation (EPIF) in Brussels today. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/from-ding-dong-to-bleep-bleep-promoting-innovative-retail-payments-markets-in-a-fragmented-world/ ‘Given the growing cyber risks, we must continue our work to reduce the probability of cyberattacks while simultaneously boosting our resilience against their potential impact.’, said Olaf Sleijpen at the IIF International Accounting and Reporting Forum. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/risks-to-financial-stability-in-autumn-2024/ ‘If we are to live up to the high standards we set for ourselves, we need rules, but first and foremost we need an ethical culture.’ said Klaas Knot in his speech at the DNB Ethics and Compliance Conference. He spoke about promoting an ethical culture in central banks and supervisory authorities. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/beyond-the-rules-promoting-an-ethical-culture-in-central-banks-and-supervisory-authorities/ ‘While macro indicators point to a soft landing, we do not foresee a recession in the euro area. Also, the financial sector is resilient and inflation is getting close to target.’, said Klaas Knot at the G30 International Banking Seminar. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/partly-cloudy-skies-in-the-euro-area-with-a-silver-lining/ Speaking at the Bloomberg Global Regulatory Forum held in New York on 22 October 2024, Klaas Knot looked back at the 2009 G20 in Pittsburgh and the measures taken since then to combat the financial crisis and strengthen the global financial system. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:05:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/strengthening-financial-resilience-lessons-from-pittsburgh/ ‘The opposition to Basel III reflects a kind of short-term thinking, that, frankly, I find hard to understand.’, said Klaas Knot today in speech before the IIEB, an group of European bankers. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/want-a-strong-financial-system-implement-basel-iii/ ‘We encourage the use of AI to its full potential, while respecting the rules and regulations that ensure the stability and integrity of the financial system and that uphold our values of fairness, freedom and security,’ said Steven Maijoor at the kick-off event of the impact centre ‘AI4 Fintech’. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:11:44 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/2024-an-ai-odyssey/ ‘Inflation in Türkiye has come down significantly. I think this is an accomplishment that should not be underestimated.’, said Klaas Knot in his short speech at the Turkish central bank. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/opening-vissering-exhibition-ankara/ ‘Monetary policy credibility does not come overnight. It has to be earned. Again and again.’ , said Klaas Knot in his speech at Koç University, Istanbul. He spoke about the need for independent central banks to face the challenges of our times. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/the-mission-of-gerard-vissering-why-we-need-independent-central-banks/ ‘Many of the potential risks of AI may seem new, but if you look beneath the surface, they are strikingly similar to traditional financial risks. Risks that we are familiar with’, said Steven Maijoor at a Bloomberg event in Amsterdam on September 16th. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/painting-like-rembrandt-managing-risks-in-the-age-of-ai/ On 13 September, Klaas Knot spoke at the Eurofi Financial Forum in Budapest. He addressed the importance of implementing financial stability measures for NBFI, drawing parallels between flood management and the need for robust defences in the financial sector. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/on-flood-management-and-financial-stability/ The new EU fiscal framework will only work if national governments reduce their debt during upturns. Whether this happens will largely depend on compliance and enforcement of the rules. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:49:03 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/monetary-fiscal-policy-mix-in-the-euro-area-lessons-learnt-and-the-way-forward/ ‘AI is a technology that we can use to our benefit, but only if we implement the right policies and regulations.’, said Klaas Knot in his speech at the IMF/World Bank Constituency meeting in Moldova today. He spoke about the possible impact of AI on the economy and the financial system. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/the-ai-adventure-how-artificial-intelligence-may-shape-the-economy-and-the-financial-system/ At the CPMI (Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures) conference on the ‘Progress and priorities on the G20 cross-border payments roadmap’ in Florence, Klaas Knot stressed the importance of deeds, not just words, when it comes to enhancing cross-border payments. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:15:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/acta-non-verba-interlinking-fast-payment-systems-to-enhance-cross-border-payments/ ‘Our world is currently threatened by increasing fragmentation, both political and economic.’ concluded Olaf Sleijpen in his opening speech at the 8th Annual Macroprudential Conference, organised by the Bundesbank, the Riksbank and De Nederlandsche Bank. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/on-how-geo-economic-fragmentation-affects-financial-stability/ ‘We can continue to, slowly but surely, lift our foot off the brake. In doing so, we will follow a data-dependent and meeting-by-meeting approach.’, said Klaas Knot, Knot spoke about the outlook for inflation and monetary policy in the euro area, both in the short and longer term. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/play-defensively-but-be-ready-to-strike-back-a-gradual-easing-of-monetary-policy/ ‘Economic growth in the Netherlands is expected to pick up in the year ahead, spurring confidence in a “soft landing” for our economy.’ Klaas Knot said this today during the annual public session in the House of Representatives on macroeconomic risks to the financial system. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/klaas-knot-s-introductory-statement-for-the-standing-parliamentary-committee-for-finance/ ‘Today, Indonesia is one of the leading economies in the world. It is good and fitting that Indonesia’s position as an economic powerhouse is reflected in a stronger role on the international financial stage. The world needs your leadership. The Netherlands supports you in that role.’ T Tue, 28 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/the-rise-to-economic-leadership-indonesia-s-development-from-the-perspective-of-the-dutch-central-bank/ ‘As the disinflationary path in the euro area continues and the medium-term inflation outlook further improves, we become increasingly confident that inflation will return to target in a timely manner', said Klaas Knot in his speech at the Barclays-CEPR Monetary Policy Forum today. Tue, 28 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/learn-from-the-past-and-plan-for-the-future-a-perspective-on-monetary-policy/ ‘The NBFI sector has grown substantially since 2008, to almost half of global financial assets. It has also become more diverse. As a result, NBFI is increasingly important for the financing of the real economy. More diverse financing channels are beneficial to the real economy. Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/a-solid-foundation-for-a-resilient-structure/ ‘Impact investing and lending creates a significant opportunity to mobilise capital into investments that target measurable positive social, economic or environmental impact alongside financial returns.’, said Olaf Sleijpen at the Erasmus/Netspar Symposium ‘What’s cooking in sustainable investing?’ Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/sustainable-investment-the-perspective-of-the-dutch-central-bank/ Klaas Knot discussed current financial stability risks and the FSB’s work program. ‘We cannot predict what is coming, but we can enhance resilience in the financial system by addressing the vulnerabilities discussed today and those that may emerge.’, he said Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/financial-stability-risks-and-the-fsb-s-work-program/ Transparency should be a guiding principle for central banks. They should be prepared to discuss their monetary policy decisions and clearly explain how their decisions safeguard price stability, and also not shy away from considering any link with public finances and the real economy. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/central-bank-capital-of-capital-importance/ ‘Amidst widespread central bank losses, the significance of central bank capital has surged. Central bank capital plays a pivotal role as a buffer to absorb risks stemming from monetary policy operations.’ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/on-the-pivotal-role-of-central-bank-capital/ “To test our society’s resilience against cyberattacks, DNB launches a brand-new framework: ART – ‘Advanced Red Teaming’. With ART, you can voluntarily get your core IT infrastructure hacked – not to steal your assets, but to seal your weak spots. The test framework is also modular. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:29:57 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/state-of-the-art-dnb-launches-a-new-cyber-security-test-framework/ ‘Why do we need a central bank digital currency? To keep up with society. To pursue strategic autonomy. And to maintain access to public money in a digital world.’ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/public-money-keeping-up-with-the-times/ At her keynote address at the CMPI-IOSCO workshop today, Inge van Dijk (Director Payments, Cash & Market Infrastructure, De Nederlandsche Bank) said Financial Market Infrastructures could do more to integrate climate risk in their risk management. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/climate-risk-what-does-it-mean-for-you/ “We see that while the Dutch economy is doing quite well, it is not working well enough for some groups in society.” Klaas Knot said this at the presentation of DNB’s 2023 Annual Report. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/introductory-remarks-upon-the-presentation-of-the-2023-annual-report/ In his remarks at the BIS High Level Roundtable on Financial Inclusion today, Klaas Knot stressed that we must continue our efforts to make financial inclusion a reality for all. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:05:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/open-finance-regimes-experiences-in-some-countries/ In his speech for the ASIFMA Annual Conference, FSB Chair Klaas Knot emphasized the need for globally consistent regulation of crypto-assets. He highlighted the work of the FSB in this field. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:18:34 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/speech-klaas-knot-the-need-for-regulating-crypto-assets-a-global-effort/ In his speech today at Eurofi governor Knot (DNB) warned against the growing geopolitical tensions and geo-economic fragmentation, and their impact on cross border trade and investment. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/speech-klaas-knot-free-trade-and-financial-stability-containing-the-effects-of-geopolitical-fragmentation/ On 15 February, Klaas Knot spoke at a lunch of the Curaçao Business Association on the importance of sustainable green finance. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/step-by-step-towards-a-sustainable-future/ By highlighting several financial stability risks, Olaf Sleijpen illustrated how central banks’ measures to safeguard price stability interact on various levels with various stakeholders – be it households or corporates, the general public or governments. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:53:02 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2024/speech-olaf-sleijpen-central-bank-independence-against-the-background-of-higher-interest-rates-and-financial-stability-ceteris-paribus-or-mutatis-mutandis/ At the Digital Money Conference in Korea today Steven Maijoor said investing in crypto-assets, despite all of the regulatory progress we’ve made, continues to be a risky affair – as the past two years have shown. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-steven-maijoor-all-that-glitters-is-not-gold-in-crypto-assets/ Today, speaking at the ASEAN+3 Economic Cooperation and Financial Stability Forum (online) in his capacity as FSB chair, Klaas Knot said that vulnerabilities in the global financial system remain elevated. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/high-debt-and-financial-stress-implications-for-asian-financial-stability/ Today Olaf Sleijpen spoke at the inaugural meeting of the Foro di Pago Nacional (National Forum on Payments) in Oranjestad, Aruba. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:28:05 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-olaf-sleijpen-better-access-to-payment-services-the-dutch-experience/ “Could we not argue that it is actually a long-term value optimisation decision to include sustainable impact in investment decisions to make financial sector business models future proof?” Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/if-our-forests-could-speak-nature-related-financial-risks-and-opportunities/ Klaas Knot spoke on the lessons to be learnt from the recent financial sector tumult at the 7th Annual Conference of the European Systemic Risk Board, on 16 November 2023. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:45:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-klaas-knot-the-recent-financial-tumult-lessons-and-responses/ On 16 November Olaf Sleijpen gave a speech at the APG Global Investors Day where he addressed the question how the financial ecosystem can play its part in the transition towards a sustainable future. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-olaf-sleijpen-investing-in-the-future/ In his introductory remarks at the IMF Global Statistical Forum today, Klaas Knot highlighted the importance of having the right data for understanding the evolution and risks of the crypto-ecosystem. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-klaas-knot-introductory-remarks-imf-statistical-forum/ Not all countries benefit equally from the euro. There are three ways we can strengthen the Economic and Monetary Union and thus the euro. Klaas Knot discussed the proposals on 9 November at a seminar organised by DNB and Bruegel, a think tank. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-klaas-knot-you-can-t-always-get-what-you-want-but-after-25-years-of-emu-we-just-might-find-we-get-what-we-need/ On 2 November Klaas Knot opened the ‘Annual Research Conference’ in Artis, Amsterdam. In his speech he said that restrictive monetary policies will likely remain needed for some time to come to get inflation back down to target. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-klaas-knot-challenges-for-monetary-policy-that-make-us-think/ At a conference on cyber security for Chief Information Security Officers from Belgium and the Netherlands, Nicole Stolk stated that only together we can preserve people’s trust in the financial system, preserve financial stability and keep people’s data and money safe from cyberattacks. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-nicole-stolk-confessions-of-a-central-bank-cyber-director/ In his introductory remarks at the Fifth Macroprudential Policy and Research Conference at the ECB in Frankfurt Klaas Knot discussed some of the challenges in using macro-prudential tools. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/introductory-remarks-klaas-knot-at-ecb-fifth-macroprudential-policy-and-research-conference/ ‘We have made important progress in regaining control over inflation, but we are not quite there, yet. To continue this progress, and reach our target, restrictive policies will likely remain needed for some time to come. All in all, current policy is in the right place. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/regaining-control/ Financial institutions have to step up their efforts to adequately manage their risks related to climate change and environmental degradation. That’s what Steven Maijoor said in his key note speech at the Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit 2023. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/managing-climate-and-environmental-related-risk-stepping-up-the-pace/ "For a long time, crypto assets were an experiment on the fringes of the financial system. [...]", said Steven Maijoor at the Digital Asset Symposium hosted jointly by the Bank of England and the Financial Stability Board on 10 October 2023. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/crypto-assets-regulation-from-patchwork-to-framework/ “Risks to financial stability increase due to rapidly rising interest rates. Rising interest rates have made it more expensive for households and businesses in the Netherlands to borrow money.” Klaas Knot said this today at the presentation of DNB’s autumn 2023 Financial Stability Report. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/introductory-remarks-by-klaas-knot-at-the-press-conference-on-the-fsr/ At the Flairs conference Klaas Knot spoke for an audience of young bankers about the experiences with bank failures since the global financial crisis, the importance of a well functioning and credible resolution regime, and the lessons we can draw from recent cases. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/banks-going-bankrupt/ At the Launch Event of the NGFS Conceptual Framework on Nature-related Financial Risk Klaas Knot called for urgent action to assess and reduce the risks the nature crisis poses to the economy and the financial system. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/lessons-from-mount-everest-acting-now-to-curb-nature-related-financial-risks/ “Currently, the European economy has a large dependency on the banking system. But this banking-bias makes us vulnerable. It increases systemic risk, and as a result, it decreases our resilience to financial shocks. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/high-hopes-rooting-the-cmu-in-sustainable-finance/ In Europe, we have implemented the Basel standards more consistently across banks of all sizes. But let's not forget that the Basel III standards have not yet been fully implemented in European regulation. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/keeping-our-windshiels-intact-lessons-from-the-recent-market-turmoil/ “Dutch banks have so far remained in good shape, and that is borne out by a stress test that we conducted. Banks can certainly withstand stress. But we cannot sit back and assume that the worst is over.” Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/introductory-line-for-the-standing-parliamentary-committee-for-finance/ In his keynote speech at the 5th Capital Markets Seminar, jointly organized by the European Stability Mechanism, the European Investment Bank and the European Commission, Klaas Knot discussed the current state of economic and financial affairs. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/bold-but-realistic-monetary-policy-and-financial-stability/ On 1 June, Klaas Knot gave a speech at the International Banking Summit in Brussels. He stated that “our financial system has to be able to absorb change, to withstand shocks and address vulnerabilities. In other words: the global financial system has to be resilient. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/to-improve-is-to-change/ On 19 April Klaas Knot gave the annual Whitaker Lecture in Dublin where he made clear that “to maintain financial stability we do not only have to adapt to changing conditions, we also have to create the conditions to be able to adapt when stability is threatened. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-klaas-knot-the-whitaker-lecture-striving-for-financial-stability/ “The thriving payments industry in our country is reflected in the enthusiastic use of your services by tonnes of Dutch businesses and organisations. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-steven-maijoor-paying-attention-on-the-supervision-of-payment-institutions/ “Despite the shocks of recent years, the Dutch economy and the Dutch financial sector are in good shape.” Klaas Knot said this today at the presentation of DNB’s 2022 Annual Report. He reflected on the events of 2022 and looked ahead to the economic challenges facing us down the road. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/introduction-dnb-annual-report-2022-press-conference/ Speaking on 8 February 2023, Klaas Knot discussed recent inflation developments and how they affect the ECB's monetary policy. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-klaas-knot-staying-the-course/ “It is hard to predict when or where the next cyberattack will hit, but chances are that it will have to do with a human error. So it is important that people, in all layers of an organisation, know the why of it all. Why they need to follow certain processes and procedures. Why they need to... Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-steven-maijoor-the-human-life-of-cyber-resilience/ In his opening speech for the Climate Risk Conference in Slovakia on 7 February 2023, Klaas Knot said that central banks are not in the driving seat to save our planet but are definitely part of the team: “A part of the team in three different ways, in three different roles." Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-klaas-knot-what-can-central-banks-do-to-help-save-our-planet/ "Dare to know," said Klaas Knot at the ILF conference on systemic risks, relating the Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) role of enhancing the resilience of the global financial system to the Enlightenment adage of "sapere aude”. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-2023/speech-klaas-knot-daring-to-know-in-times-of-uncertainty-and-structural-shifts/ What has caused the recent sharp rise in inflation, and where is it heading? And what is the European Central Bank doing to bring inflation back to the 2% target? DNB President Klaas Knot answered these and other questions in a meeting with a parliamentary committee on Thursday afternoon. Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:05:13 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/klaas-knot-speaks-with-mps-about-inflation/ “For a long time, inflation was hardly on anyone’s mind. But today, it has become a key issue for everyone.” In his keynote address at the 32nd Frankfurt European Banking Congress, Klaas Knot spoke about the ECB’s resolute pursuit of price stability. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-in-resolute-pursuit-of-price-stability/ “Adequate regulation and supervision of governance, risk management, and transparency are quintessential elements of a well-functioning financial system that passes the litmus test of the public’s trust. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:04:56 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-steven-maijoor-public-trust-the-litmus-test-of-financial-innovation/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-steven-maijoor-into-the-unknown-decision-making-in-uncertain-times/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:30:17 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-25th-annual-dnb-research-conference/ Introduction Klaas Knot delivered at the G30 panel Sat, 15 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-policy-responses-in-a-pandemic-and-conflict-impacted-world/ During the DNB - OMFIF conference at Artis Klaas Knot called out for action to prevent biodiversity loss: “Our demand for nature’s goods and services far exceeds our planet’s ability to produce them on a sustainable basis. Now it’s time to restore the balance and save our planet and our economy. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-to-quagga-or-not-to-quagga-time-to-restore-the-balance/ “There is no GPS to navigate climate-related risks. The navigation tools are still being developed. But fortunately, progress is being achieved rapidly – and it is up to us to catch the wind in our sails. The FSB Roadmap is an important tool to help us do that.” Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-navigating-climate-related-financial-risks/ “We have thirty years of experience to learn from. Thirty years of crises and successes, of design flaws and great innovation, of opportunities for reform that we have missed, and opportunities for prosperity gains that we have seized.” This is what Klaas Knot said at the Maastricht Treaty. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-working-on-progress-on-public-and-private-risk-sharing-in-the-emu/ “The job for central bankers is clear. Like on the painting, we will rise up, fiercely spread our wings, and protect our eggs from the menacing mongrel of inflation,” said Klaas Knot, referring to "The Threatened Swan" at the informal dinner of the Economic and Financial Committee at the Rijksmuseum Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-spreading-our-wings-how-monetary-and-fiscal-policy-can-fight-inflation/ “Sustainable finance is not only about managing financial risks, about stability. Sustainability is also about change. About making better choices for a better world.” That was the message of Klaas Knot in his lecture at One Planet, where he spoke to an audience of mainly students. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-towards-a-sustainable-economy/ Since 2011, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) together facilitate the Annual Inspire2Live Congress. In this year’s edition, executive board member of DNB Olaf Sleijpen held a speech. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-olaf-sleijpen-embracing-a-healthy-economy/ “The early days of the pandemic serve as a stark reminder that - in our globalized economies - inward-looking policies almost always lead to a negative sum game. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-from-thaler-to-tackle-on-how-to-lift-us-out-of-the-current-crises/ "The current environment implies that the path and endpoint of the policy rate will be uncertain. That also implies that we will continue to take our decisions on a meeting-by-meeting basis, and that we will persevere until the inflation outlook has stabilized,” said Klaas Knot... Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-a-time-to-act-the-outlook-for-monetary-policy-in-the-euro-area/ “Today, on behalf of De Nederlandsche Bank, I apologise. I offer our sincere apologies to all descendants of enslaved people in the Netherlands, in Suriname, in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-keti-koti-2022-marks-turning-point-for-dnb/ “The current macroprudential framework is not yet complete and effective to address all the different systemic risks within the financial system. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-macroprudential-supervision-what-s-in-a-name/ For his speech at the Green Swan Conference, Klaas Knot spoke in his capacity as Chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) about the role of the financial sector in the transition to net-zero. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-propelling-a-graceful-transition-the-role-of-the-financial-system/ “Data are essential to innovate financial products and financial processes. To enable financial institutions to offer cheaper, faster and more personalised services. To increase efficiency and economic growth,” Steven Maijoor said at the 6th edition of FinTech meets the Regulators. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-steven-maijoor-data-make-the-world-go-round-on-open-data-and-open-finance/ “Last year, we focused on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Just when we seem to have put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us and embarked on a strong economic recovery, the economy and the financial system are being tested again.” Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/klaas-knot-s-introductory-statement/ How can supervisors leverage data even better in supervision? This is the key question in Steven Maijoor’s speech at the Data Science Conference of the DNB Data Science Hub. Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-steven-maijoor-data-science-for-supervision-what-s-in-it-for-us/ On 11 May, Steven Maijoor spoke at the AFME European Sustainable Finance conference. He talked about how climate-related and environmental (C&E) risks affect the financial system and about how supervisors and banks must respond to these risks. Wed, 11 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-steven-maijoor-on-how-climate-related-and-environmental-risks-affect-banking-and-its-prudential-supervision/ On May 11, Klaas Knot spoke at the International Swaps and Derivatives Association in Madrid in his capacity as chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB). He talked about the current challenges to global financial stability and the measures being taken by the FSB to address them. Wed, 11 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-diverse-challenges-common-threads-preserving-global-financial-stability-today-and-tomorrow/ On 25 March, Klaas Knot gave a masterclass at the Treasury Fair organised by DACT (Dutch Association of Corporate Treasurers). Klaas talked about the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our economies and on finance. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/lasting-effects-of-the-pandemic-on-the-economy-and-finance/ The topic of this event is called ‘who has power in financial markets’. This is an intriguing question. As recent events show, financial markets do not operate in isolation, in a vacuum – so to speak. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-steven-maijoor-banking-in-the-digital-age-seizing-opportunities-managing-risks/ In his speech at Eurofi, Klaas Knot spoke in his capacity as Chair of the Financial Stability Board about the Covid exit, digitalization and climate change. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-a-global-europe-to-meet-global-financial-stability-challenges/ In his speech as FSB Chair befor the G20 Finance Ministers and Governors, Klaas Knot said we may have seen only the beginning of the changes that the pandemic, digitalization and climate change are bringing to the financial system, and our economies more widely. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/navigating-change-in-the-global-financial-system-the-role-of-the-fsb/ In his speech at the 6th Annual Afore Conference, Steven Maijoor spoke about the complexity of reshaping regulation and supervision in a financial sector where platforms and new technology play in increasingly important role. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-steven-maijoor-changing-landscape-changing-supervision-preserving-financial-stability-in-times-of-tech-revolution/ Good financial supervision is not only about the ability but also about the will to act. This requires supervisors to have a clear and unambiguous mandate, operational independence coupled with accountability, and a relationship with industry and government that avoids regulatory capture. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2022/speech-klaas-knot-the-ability-and-the-will-to-act/ On 9 December, Klaas Knot spoke at the 13th Conference on Payments and Market Infrastructure, jointly organised by the National Bank of North Macedonia and De Nederlandsche Bank. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/speech-klaas-knot-on-payment-trends-opportunities-and-risks/ Speech by Klaas Knot at the FSB/FSI high-level Round Table to mark the 10th year anniversary of the adoption of the Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:15:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/speech-klaas-knot-planning-is-everything-the-fsb-s-key-attributes-and-what-we-have-learnt-from-them/ At the UBS European Conference today, Klaas Knot spoke about the outlook for inflation and monetary policy in the Euro Area. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/remarks-klaas-knot-the-outlook-for-inflation-and-monetary-policy-in-the-euro-area/ On 5 November, Olaf Sleijpen opened the 24th Annual Research Conference of De Nederlandsche Bank. This year’s conference theme was: “The Economy in Transition: Efficient and Sustainable Policies to Support Business Dynamism”. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/speech-olaf-sleijpen-about-failing-small-in-order-not-to-fail-big/ In his speech at the Green Economy Conference at the Bank of Lithuania today, Olaf Sleijpen argued that central bank involvement in the race to net zero is both obvious and necessary, given that climate change and other forms of environmental degradation form a major financial stability risk. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/speech-olaf-sleijpen-the-long-run-the-road-to-net-zero-and-the-role-of-central-banks/ On 11 October 2021 Klaas Knot presented our six-monthly Financial Stabilty Report. You can read his introductory remarks here. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/introduction-to-the-press-conference/ At the BIS Conference on Regulating Big Tech, Klaas Knot said that regulators need to re-examine their regulatory framework to respond to big tech risks to financial stability and competition. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/speech-klaas-knot-big-tech-and-financials-a-happy-marriage/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/introductory-statement-by-klaas-knot-during-the-public-session-in-the-dutch-house-of-representatives-with-dnb-the-dutch-authority-for-the-financial-markets-afm-and-the-netherlands-bureau-for-economic-policy-analysis-on-macro-economic-risks/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/speech-olaf-sleijpen-effective-investment-in-climate-action-what-can-central-banks-do/ At the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, Frank Elderson spoke at the One Planet Summit about the promise governments from nearly 200 countries made five years ago: to keep the earth safe and inhabitable for future generations. Sat, 12 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-frank-elderson-climate-finance-towards-carbon-neutrality-2050/ At the OMFIF-DNB Conference ‘Developing European Capital Markets’ governor Knot said the Capital Markets Union has clearly moved on from being a ‘nice to have’ to a ‘need to have’. Tue, 03 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speech-klaas-knot-on-the-right-track-why-is-the-capital-markets-union-important-and-how-do-we-get-there/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/speeches-2021/speech-klaas-knot-emerging-from-the-crisis-stronger-together-how-we-can-make-europe-more-resilient-prosperous-and-sustainable/ In his contribution to the virtual Petersberg Climate Dialogue side event ‘Financing Climate Ambition in the context of COVIDー19’, Frank Elderson pointed out three ideas that he thinks are important in order to shape our thinking in terms of recovery measures that should be taken. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/contribution-by-frank-elderson-to-the-petersberg-climate-dialogue/ In his opening remarks at a virtual session organised by Danske Bank, Klaas Knot said that the outbreak of the coronavirus first of all represents a global health crisis. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/contribution-by-klaas-knot-to-virtual-session-danske-bank-about-economic-impact-of-covid-19/ DNB issued the autumn 2019 edition of its Financial Stability Report (FSR) on 15 October 2019. Below are the introductory remarks by DNB President Klaas Knot at the press conference... Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/news-2020/introductory-remarks-by-dnb-president-klaas-knot-at-the-press-conference-for-the-autumn-2019-financial-stability-report/