DNB is the supervisory authority for investment firms in the Netherlands. The following topics are relevant to our supervision of the sector. You will find relevant, current publications for this sector at the bottom of this page.
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.
Sustainable Finance Platform
Strengthening cooperation and knowledge sharing within the financial sector is a key objective of the Sustainable Finance Platform. The Integrating Impact Working Group has compiled a handbook for investors, based on best practices and scientific insights.
News item supervision
On December 11 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a public statement (link) providing clarification on how to comply with two new reporting obligations introduced under the revised European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR 3).