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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
21 July 2026
Enforcement measures
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) discloses its decision of 9 July 2020 to impose an administrative fine on CCV Group B.V. (CCV). DNB also discloses its decisions on CCV’s objection of 13 April 2022 and CCV’s subsequent appeal and higher appeal.
Read more Fine for CCV Group B.V. for lack of SIRA
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