What is a repeated offence and what does this mean for the amount of a fine or penalty?
Under the law, a repeated offence is involved if an instance of non-compliance occurs within a period of five years after an administrative fine was imposed on the non-compliant party for the same offence.
In the event of a repeated offence, the amount of the fine or penalty (as determined after taking into account the gravity and/or duration of the non-compliance and the degree of culpability) must be doubled under the law.
31 March 2026
News
Pension funds in the Netherlands increased their investment holdings in Europe in 2025 and reduced them in the United States, as revealed by new DNB figures. They also disposed of a relatively large volume of equities to rebalance their asset allocation following the rise in share prices in years.
Read more Dutch pension funds invested more in Europe in 2025 and less in the United States
26 March 2026
News item supervision
DNB monitors developments in cyclical risks that could impact Dutch financial stability and decides quarterly on the height of the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB). DNB assesses that the current level of the CCyB (2%) remains appropriate.
Read more DNB maintains the countercyclical capital buffer at 2%
25 March 2026
News item supervision
In the context of the implementation of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR), De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) is making a limited amendment to the existing FINREP reporting framework.
Read more Limited amendment to existing FINREP reporting in relation to MiCAR
19 March 2026
News item supervision
To facilitate a smooth licensing process, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has further clarified and updated the explanatory notes to the licence application forms for payment service providers and electronic money institutions.
Read more Revised explanatory notes to the licence application form for payment service providers and electronic money institutions