What is a legal entity?
Sanctionable legal entities include not only the legal entities defined in the Dutch Civil Code (e.g. private and public limited companies, associations and foundations) but also commercial and professional partnerships, shipping companies and special-purpose funds. Consequently, if any of the latter entities commits an offence, its de facto director may also be fined, which may be a natural person or a legal entity.
19 August 2026
Enforcement measures
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) imposed a fine of €29,700 on trust International Trust Services B.V. (ITS) on 24 November 2025. The fine was imposed because ITS failed to commission an audit in 2022 concerning the period from January to December 2021.
Read more Fine for trust office International Trust Services B.V. for failing to commission an audit
13 August 2026
News item supervision
DNB extends the period during which it will not prioritise supervisory and enforcement action in relation to the boundary between the banking book and the trading book.
Read more DNB extends non-enforcement period for boundary between banking book and trading book
17 July 2026
News item supervision
Europe faces historic investment challenges, in which banks will play an important financing role. Prudential requirements strengthen banks’ resilience, without posing a major obstacle to their financing. Unlocking more private finance requires better risk-sharing and deeper financial integration.
Read more Prudential rules do not hinder bank financing for EU priorities
16 July 2026
News item supervision
Following last year’s successful event, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) will again host an Inhouse Day for AML/CFT professionals in the Dutch banking sector. The event is designed to encourage dialogue and provide further insight into DNB’s AML/CFT supervision.
Read more DNB Inhouse Day for the Dutch banking sector: financial crime supervision