DNB - Statistical news release Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:18:09 GMT Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/ Conduit activities in the Netherlands declined in fourth quarter of 2023 In the fourth quarter of 2023, foreign multinationals transferred over €300 billion in conduit activities from the Netherlands abroad. These relocations indicate adjustments in business structures, and may be due to the introduction this year of a minimum tax for these international companies. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2024/conduit-activities-in-the-netherlands-declined-in-fourth-quarter-of-2023/ Dutch insurers continue to invest less in bonds Insurers in the Netherlands continued to sell direct investments in bonds in 2023, new figures from DNB show. For the fourth year in a row, insurers sold more bonds than they bought. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2024/dutch-insurers-continue-to-invest-less-in-bonds/ Households saving as much as before the pandemic Dutch households’ bank deposits continued to grow in 2023, new figures from DNB show. Total deposits in payment and savings accounts at banks in the Netherlands increased by €14.9 billion to €576.3 billion. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2024/households-saving-as-much-as-before-the-pandemic/ US dollar appreciation bolstered returns of Dutch investment funds in third quarter of 2023 In the third quarter of 2023, Dutch investment funds achieved relatively solid returns, despite falling global bond and equity prices, as revealed by new DNB figures. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2024/us-dollar-appreciation-bolstered-returns-of-dutch-investment-funds-in-third-quarter-of-2023/ Dutch current account balance rises further The Dutch current account balance increased by €7.1 billion in the third quarter of 2023 compared to a year ago, reaching a record level of €32.2 billion. The increase can be attributed to developments in the goods account and the primary income. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dutch-current-account-balance-rises-further/ Non-bank financing declines again Dutch non-bank financial service providers once again provided less financing such as loans in 2022. The decrease is mainly due to fewer investments and price losses in investment funds. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/non-bank-financing-declines-again/ Dutch households save more abroad Dutch households are putting more and more money in bank accounts abroad, according to the latest quarterly figures from DNB and the ECB. Countries where savings rates have recently risen are particularly popular among Dutch savers. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dutch-households-save-more-abroad/ Dutch large investors do not expand investments in high-risk bonds Dutch institutional investors such as pension funds, investment funds and insurers kept their investments in risky bonds roughly the same over the past 12 months. This is a break from previous years: since 2019, large investors had expanded their exposure to what are termed high-yield bonds. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dutch-large-investors-do-not-expand-investments-in-high-risk-bonds/ First fall in Dutch household portfolio investments in a year Dutch households suffered losses on their portfolio investments in the third quarter of 2023. Overall, the value of portfolio investments fell some €3.6 billion (-2.1%) from a quarter earlier, to €162.4 billion. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/first-fall-in-dutch-household-portfolio-investments-in-a-year/ Higher export surplus boosts current account balance The surplus on the current account of the Dutch balance of payments rose by €7.3 billion in the second quarter of 2023 (year-on-year) to €23.2 billion. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/higher-export-surplus-boosts-current-account-balance/ Dutch pension fund assets increasingly allocated to foreign investment funds Dutch pension funds are increasingly investing their assets in foreign investment funds. Whereas their holdings in Dutch investment fund units have been declining for some time, an increasing share of their assets is being allocated to foreign, especially European, investment funds. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dutch-pension-fund-assets-increasingly-allocated-to-foreign-investment-funds/ DNB Statistics user survey At DNB's Statistics Division, we are constantly working to improve the quality and accessibility of our statistics. Our users expect our products and services – such as tables, statistical news releases and dashboards – to be insightful, timely and reliable. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dnb-statistics-user-survey-september/ The Netherlands European leader in green bonds Dutch companies have once again raised more capital by issuing green bonds, new figures from DNB reveal. In relative terms, the Netherlands is the leader in the euro area when it comes to issuing green debt securities. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:56:40 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/the-netherlands-european-leader-in-green-bonds/ DNB Statistics user survey At DNB's Statistics Division, we are constantly working to improve the quality and accessibility of our statistics. Our users expect our products and services – such as tables, statistical news releases and dashboards – to be insightful, timely and reliable. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dnb-statistics-user-survey/ Dutch household portfolio investments rise in value again The value of portfolio investments held by Dutch households continued to increase in the second quarter of 2023. The total value of portfolio investments at the end of June was €165.9 billion, an increase of €5.1 billion (+3.2%) compared to the previous quarter. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dutch-household-investments-rise-in-value-again/ Netherlands' current account surplus revised upwards The current account surplus of the Dutch balance of payments was higher in 2021 and 2022 than previously recorded. This is mainly due to higher adjusted profits of listed multinationals and larger exports than previously projected. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/netherlands-current-account-surplus-revised-upwards/ Dutch pension funds invest more in the Netherlands Following four quarters of declining assets, the assets under management of Dutch pension funds increased again in the first quarter of 2023. This increase can mainly be ascribed to price gains, especially of equities. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dutch-pension-funds-invest-more-in-the-netherlands/ Dutch households book investment gains in first quarter of 2023 Dutch investors started off well in 2023 – in the first quarter, the value of investments held by Dutch households increased by €7.8 billion. Despite the turmoil in financial markets, Dutch households also invested more in equities and bonds issued by banks. Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dutch-households-book-investment-gains-in-first-quarter-of-2023/ More banks see drop in demand for residential mortgage loans An increasing number of banks are reporting a drop in demand for residential mortgage loans, as revealed in the latest Bank Lending Survey. Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/more-banks-see-drop-in-demand-for-residential-mortgage-loans/ Card payments up in 2022 Dutch consumers and businesses made around 6.1 billion payments using a debit or credit card in 2022, representing a combined amount of €182 billion, new figures from DNB on payment transactions show. Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/card-payments-up-in-2022/ Bond financing less popular among mortgage lenders Mortgage lenders are financing Dutch residential mortgages less and less often by selling bonds with these mortgages as collateral, new figures from DNB reveal. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/bond-financing-less-popular-among-mortgage-lenders/ Current account surplus dips below 6% standard At 5.6%, the Dutch current account surplus as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), based on three-year averages, was below the European Commission's 6% standard in 2022 for the first time in more than a decade, as revealed by new DNB figures. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/current-account-surplus-dips-below-6-standard/ Pension funds suffer losses on real estate After years of price gains, pension funds suffered losses on their real estate investments in 2022, DNB figures show. Overall, the value of these investments fell by over €14 billion. Listed real estate in particular fell in value, while losses in directly held properties were limited. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/pension-funds-suffer-losses-on-real-estate/ Dutch households invest more in emerging markets In 2022, Dutch households again invested more in emerging markets such as South Africa, Brazil and China. Despite net purchases, the value of these investments decreased to €2,241 million at the end of 2022 due to price losses, down from a record €2,631 million at the end of 2021. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dutch-households-invest-more-in-emerging-markets/ Dutch pension sector funding ratio down, mainly due to indexation In the fourth quarter of 2022, Dutch pension funds saw their funding ratios deteriorate relative to the third quarter, as the value of liabilities increased, while pension assets remained almost unchanged. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dutch-pension-sector-funding-ratio-down-mainly-due-to-indexation/ Dutch households continue saving steadily even post-pandemic In 2022, bank balances of Dutch households increased further. The aggregate balance held in payment and savings accounts rose by €34.1 billion last year to reach €562.5 billion (equal to 61% of annual GDP). Dutch people continued to put aside substantial amounts in 2022, DNB statistics show. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/dutch-households-continue-saving-steadily-even-post-pandemic/ Smaller carbon footprint from large investors’ equity portfolios The equity portfolios of Dutch pension funds and insurers have become significantly “greener” over the 2017-2020 period. This is mainly because investee companies have emitted less carbon over that period, according to an analysis by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snr-2023/smaller-carbon-footprint-from-large-investors-equity-portfolios/ Current account balance in line with last year The Dutch current account balance of €13.9 billion (6% of GDP based on three-year averages) in the third quarter of 2022 was €0.3 billion lower than a year earlier, according to figures from DNB. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/current-account-balance-in-line-with-last-year/ Less non-bank financing in the Netherlands in 2021 Dutch non-bank financial services providers provided €401 billion in financing in 2021, 14% less than in 2020. This left the sector as large as one-sixth of the Dutch banking system, accounting for 1% of global non-bank financing. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/less-non-bank-financing-in-the-netherlands-in-2021/ Dutch insurers are selling many assets this year Dutch insurers sold €23 billion worth of assets on balance so far this year, DNB figures show. They used about three quarters of the proceeds to meet the margin requirements under derivatives contracts. I Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/dutch-insurers-are-selling-many-assets-this-year/ Chip manufacturers largest among Dutch listed companies Companies in the chip industry account for almost a quarter of the market capitalisation of all listed companies having their registered office in the Netherlands, a DNB analysis shows. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/chip-manufacturers-largest-among-dutch-listed-companies/ Dutch households suffer large losses on investment fund positions Dutch households suffered large losses on investment funds in the first three quarters of 2022, DNB figures show. Falling stock market prices and rising interest rates reduced the size of investments in funds by €18.3 billion (-15.9%) to €97.3 billion in the first nine months of this year. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/dutch-households-suffer-large-losses-on-investment-fund-positions/ Variable and short-term mortgage rates increasingly popular Dutch households are increasingly taking out variable-rate mortgage loans or fixed-rate residential mortgage loans of up to one year, DNB data show. Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/variable-and-short-term-mortgage-rates-increasingly-popular/ Non-financial companies lead in green bonds Dutch companies are increasingly raising capital by issuing green bonds, new figures from DNB reveal. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/non-financial-companies-lead-in-green-bonds/ Dutch pension sector’s funding ratio improves In the third quarter of 2022, Dutch pension funds saw their funding ratios improve relative to the second quarter, as the value of their liabilities showed a steeper decline than their assets. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/dutch-pension-sector-s-funding-ratio-improves/ Current account surplus revised sharply downwards The Dutch current account balance has been revised downwards for the period 2015-2021 following recent research by Statistics Netherlands. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/current-account-surplus-revised-sharply-downwards/ Households again suffer big losses on equities Dutch households again lost a significant amount of wealth in the stock market in the second quarter of 2022. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/households-again-suffer-big-losses-on-equities/ Dutch current account surplus back at 2019 level In the fourth quarter of 2021, the surplus on the Dutch current account amounted to €15.2 billion, bringing the full-2021 surplus to €81.4 billion. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:47 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/dutch-current-account-surplus-back-at-2019-level/ Dutch investment funds hit record AUM at EUR 1 trillion Households deposited a record EUR 3.8 billion in Dutch investment funds in 2020. This boosted their assets managed by investment funds to EUR 47.3 billion. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:33:40 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/dutch-investment-funds-hit-record-aum-at-eur-1-trillion/ Volume of Dutch bonds with negative yields has fallen sharply The proportion of bonds carrying negative yields fell sharply in the first half of 2021 on the back of rising market rates. As of 30 June 2021, the combined nominal value of Dutch bonds with negative yields totalled €624 billion, down €142 billion on 31 December 2020. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:33:35 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/volume-of-dutch-bonds-with-negative-yields-has-fallen-sharply/ Dutch pension funds’ financial position improved In the first quarter of 2021, Dutch pension funds saw their financial position improve again. Due to rising interest rates in financial markets, the value of aggregate liabilities fell EUR 111 billion to EUR 1,576 billion, outstripping the EUR 15 billion decline in aggregate assets to EUR 1,676.... Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:33:34 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/dutch-pension-funds-financial-position-improved/ Dutch pension funds sell record amount in assets Dutch pension funds sold €88 billion worth of assets in the first half of 2022, according to figures from DNB. They used part of the proceeds to meet the margin requirements under derivatives contracts, which had risen due to increased interest rates. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/dutch-pension-funds-sell-record-amount-in-assets/ Russian invasion contributes to fall in Dutch current account balance The Dutch current account balance of €20.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022 was €2.3 billion lower than a year earlier, according to figures from DNB. This was due to lower revenues from abroad, including Russia. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/russian-invasion-contributes-to-fall-in-dutch-current-account-balance/ Income flowing to tax havens through the Netherlands significantly down Income from foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Netherlands flowing to low-tax countries has fallen sharply over the past two years. This is probably due to newly introduced national and international legislation, according to a DNB analysis. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/income-flowing-to-tax-havens-through-the-netherlands-significantly-down/ Dutch households suffered large losses from equity investments in first quarter of 2022 The volume of investments by Dutch households in listed equities fell by €3.0 billion to €58.9 billion in the first quarter of 2022. The 4.9% drop compared to the previous quarter was mainly due to falling share prices; only a small part was caused by sales of shares. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/dutch-households-suffered-large-losses-from-equity-investments-in-first-quarter-of-2022/ Dutch institutional investors increasingly turn to high-risk bonds In the past two years, Dutch institutional investors increasingly preferred riskier high-yield (HY) bonds over their safer investment-grade (IG) counterparts. Most of these investments in HY debt securities are made abroad, for example in US firms and Brazilian and South African governments. Fri, 06 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/dutch-institutional-investors-increasingly-turn-to-high-risk-bonds/ Dutch households’ investments grew to over EUR 180 billion in 2021 Since year-end 2018, the value of investments held by Dutch households has increased by EUR 58 billion to over EUR 185 billion at year-end 2021, according to the first publication of new DNB statistics on households’ investments. This growth was mainly driven by price gains. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/dutch-households-investments-grew-to-over-eur-180-billion-in-2021/ Value of outstanding Dutch securitisations below that of covered bonds for the first time At 31 December 2021, the volume of Dutch securitisations outstanding, also referred to as re-packaged loans, stood at €168 billion. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/value-of-outstanding-dutch-securitisations-below-that-of-covered-bonds-for-the-first-time/ Dutch financial institutions invest heavily in new EU bonds Dutch investments in EU bonds are among the top three largest within the European Union (EU). The capital raised with these bonds is used to finance the European Commission's (EC) extensive COVID-19 recovery plans. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/dutch-financial-institutions-invest-heavily-in-new-eu-bonds/ Dutch banks: “demand for loans to enterprises increased in late 2021” Demand for loans to enterprises increased in the second half of 2021 as firms became more willing to invest. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/dutch-banks-demand-for-loans-to-enterprises-increased-in-late-2021/ Households saved less in 2021 than in first year of the COVID-19 pandemic In 2021, Dutch households continued to save heavily. The total balance in current and savings accounts of Dutch households increased by €33.8 billion to a total of €528.4 billion in 2021. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/snb-2022/households-saved-less-in-2021-than-in-first-year-of-the-covid-19-pandemic/ Institutional investors increasingly investing in SPACs Dutch investments in SPACs have increased strongly in the last year, particularly Institutional investors’ investments in these companies. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/institutional-investors-increasingly-investing-in-spacs/ New mortgage loans mainly provided by institutional investors Dutch mortgage debt is also on the rise. Unlike before, it is mainly institutional investors who are responsible for this growth, rather than the banks. In addition, growth is relatively subdued from a historical perspective in relation to the rise in house prices. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/new-mortgage-loans-mainly-provided-by-institutional-investors/ Financial position of Dutch pension funds improved in third quarter of 2021 In the third quarter of 2021, Dutch pension funds saw their financial position improve for the sixth consecutive quarter, as growth in their aggregate pension assets outstripped the increase in liabilities. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/financial-position-of-dutch-pension-funds-improved-in-third-quarter-of-2021/ Rising stock prices drive market value of Dutch companies to record high Driven by rising stock prices, the total market value of Dutch companies reached an all-time high of EUR 1,407 billion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 13.6% quarter on quarter. Wed, 19 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/rising-stock-prices-drive-market-value-of-dutch-companies-to-record-high/ DNB balance sheet size increases due to COVID-19 pandemic response At the end of the first quarter of 2021, the balance sheet of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) amounted to no less than EUR 464 billion. This is an increase of EUR 149 billion (47%) compared to February 2020, just before the global outbreak of COVID-19, when DNB's balance sheet totalled EUR 314 billion. Mon, 17 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/dnb-balance-sheet-size-increases-due-to-covid-19-pandemic-response/ More packaged loans from buy-to-let mortgages In 2020, buy-to-let mortgages amounting to EUR 1.4 billion were packaged through securitisation and sold to investors. This accounts for one third of the total residential mortgage loans of EUR 4.2 billion that were securitised in 2020. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/more-packaged-loans-from-buy-to-let-mortgages/ Exceptional growth in household deposits in 2020 Households deposited almost EUR 42 billion into their bank and savings accounts with Dutch banks in 2020, which is twice as much as in 2019. The main reasons for this are the containment measures and the increased economic uncertainty related to the coronavirus crisis. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/exceptional-growth-in-household-deposits-in-2020/ Financial position of Dutch pension funds improved in fourth quarter of 2020 In the fourth quarter of 2020, Dutch pension funds saw their financial position improve again. Their combined managed assets went up EUR 94 billion to EUR 1,691 billion, while liabilities went up EUR 12 billion to EUR 1,687 billion. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/financial-position-of-dutch-pension-funds-improved-in-fourth-quarter-of-2020/ Assets managed by insurers and pension funds beyond coronavirus crisis dip The assets managed by insurers and pension funds increased to EUR 2,112 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2020, which was higher than before the coronavirus crisis. This was mainly due to the recovery of stock exchange prices worldwide. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2021/assets-managed-by-insurers-and-pension-funds-beyond-coronavirus-crisis-dip/ Dutch pension funds’ financial position improved The third quarter of 2020 has seen improvement in the financial position of pension funds. Their assets went up EUR 41 billion to EUR 1,596 billion. In the same quarter, their liabilities increased by EUR 1 billion to EUR 1,675 billion. With the growth in assets outstripping that in liabilities... Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/dutch-pension-funds-financial-position-improved-october-2020/ Slight drop in claims for non-life insurers Insurance claims for non-life insurers fell by 5% in the second quarter of 2020 from EUR 2.88 to 2.74 billion. The volume of motor insurance claims decreased particularly, due to the coronavirus crisis. Claims relating to occupational disability and ... Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/slight-drop-in-claims-for-non-life-insurers/ Coronavirus squeezes trade surplus The surplus on the current account of the Dutch balance of payments fell by 7% (year-on-year) to EUR 12.6 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2020, the lowest it has been in four years. This corresponds to 6.6% of Dutch gross domestic product (GDP), see Figure 1. ... Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/coronavirus-squeezes-trade-surplus/ Dutch pension funds’ financial position improved In the second quarter of 2020, Dutch pension funds saw their financial position improve relative to the first quarter. As financial markets recovered somewhat from the declines caused by the COVID-19 crisis as seen in the first quarter, the pension funds’ assets went up EUR 106 billion to ... Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/dutch-pension-funds-financial-position-improved-july-2020/ Domestic debt securities portfolio increased by EUR 55 billion during the coronavirus crisis Dutch investors purchased domestic debt securities during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, April and May 2020 their net purchases amounted to EUR 55 billion, while on balance there were no purchases of foreign debt securities. ... Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/domestic-debt-securities-portfolio-increased-by-eur-55-billion-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/ Banks: “Tightened credit standards for corporate loans and residential mortgage loans” In a survey distributed by DNB, Dutch banks report that they tightened the credit standards for corporate loans and residential mortgage loans in the second quarter of 2020. In the next three months they expect to tighten these standards even further. Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/banks-tightened-credit-standards-for-corporate-loans-and-residential-mortgage-loans/ Dutch investors retrench to their home market during the COVID-19 crisis Dutch investors strongly retrenched to their home market in April 2020. They purchased a net amount of EUR 29 billion in domestic debt securities, while selling EUR 10 billion in foreign debt securities. Dutch firms also issued a record amount (EUR 42 billion) of corporate bonds in April 2020. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/dutch-investors-retrench-to-their-home-market-during-the-covid-19-crisis/ Eighteen months of accumulated investment fund returns evaporated through recent price losses As a result of the coronavirus crisis, Dutch investment funds recorded a negative return of 11.7% in the first quarter of 2020, a development that eliminated a year and a half of accumulated returns. Equity funds lost a much longer period of accumulated returns ... Fri, 22 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/eighteen-months-of-accumulated-investment-fund-returns-evaporated-through-recent-price-losses/ Dutch investors continue to invest in European countries heavily impacted by COVID-19 despite loss in value Dutch investors purchased securities from European countries heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. they purchased debt securities and listed equities issued in France, Italy and Spain worth EUR 3.3 billion and EUR 0.5 billion, respectively, on a net basis. ... Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/dutch-investors-continue-to-invest-in-european-countries-heavily-impacted-by-covid-19-despite-loss-in-value/ Dutch pension funds’ financial position deteriorated The financial position of Dutch pension funds worsened in the first quarter of 2020, mainly due to the coronavirus crisis. Pension funds' assets fell, by EUR 111 billion, to EUR 1,449 billion. By contrast, their liabilities went up EUR 118 billion to EUR 1,618 billion. ... Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/dutch-pension-funds-financial-position-deteriorated/ Banks report increased demand for corporate loans During the first quarter of 2020, some Dutch banks reported an increased demand for corporate loans. They expect this trend to continue in the second quarter. The rise can partly be attributed to the increased liquidity needs of businesses due to the current coronavirus measures. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/banks-report-increased-demand-for-corporate-loans/ Dutch current account surplus edged down in 2019 The surplus on the current account of the Dutch balance of payments showed a slight decline in 2019, landing at EUR 83 billion. This corresponds to 10% of Dutch gross domestic product (GDP), see Figure 1. 2018 saw a record surplus on the current account of EUR 84 billion, or 11% of GDP. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/dutch-current-account-surplus-edged-down-in-2019/ Market for packaged loans sees no recovery as yet amid new rules In 2019, the amount outstanding in Dutch packaged loans, commonly known as securitisations, went down by EUR 6.6 billion (-13.3%) to EUR 43.0 billion. This is the lowest level since 2010. The new rules, under which investors investing in simpler securitisation structures benefit ... Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/market-for-packaged-loans-sees-no-recovery-as-yet-amid-new-rules/ Dutch investment funds in 2019 achieve highest returns since the financial crisis In 2019 investment funds achieved returns of 18%, the highest level in 11 years. This was slightly below the increase of the AEX index (24%). The difference can be explained from the fact that investment funds also invest in bonds and ... Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/dutch-investment-funds-in-2019-achieve-highest-returns-since-the-financial-crisis/ Dutch investors hold smaller positions in Dutch government paper Dutch private investors hold an increasingly smaller proportion of the Netherlands’ sovereign debt. In the third quarter of 2019, they held EUR 90.8 billion (nominal), against EUR 93.2 billion in the second quarter, down 2.5% quarter-on-quarter. Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/dutch-investors-hold-smaller-positions-in-dutch-government-paper/ Savings held at banks sharply up despite low interest rates At year-end 2019, Dutch banks held EUR 368 billion in household savings, up roughly EUR 13 billion, or 3.5%, on the previous year. The largest portion of the increase is attributable to higher net deposits, which reached EUR 12 billion in 2019. At EUR 1.2 billion, credited interest made ... Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/savings-held-at-banks-sharply-up-despite-low-interest-rates/ Dutch pension funds’ financial position improved The financial position of Dutch pension funds improved in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the previous quarter. Liabilities went down EUR 96 billion to EUR 1,500 billion. Pension funds' assets also fell, by EUR 6 billion, to EUR 1,560 billion. Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/dutch-pension-funds-financial-position-improved/ Balance sheets of insurers show increase in mortgages and derivatives Since the credit crisis, investments of Dutch insurers in mortgages have grown. Mortgage investments with longer fixed-interest periods offer insurers relatively high returns and reduce the maturity mismatch with their liabilities. Derivatives such as interest rate swaps further hedge ... Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dnb.nl/en/statistical-news/statistical-newsreleases-2020/balance-sheets-of-insurers-show-increase-in-mortgages-and-derivatives/