The External assets dashboard shows the financial interconnections between the Dutch economy and that of other countries. The presence of special financial institutions (SFIs) substantially increases the volume of claims and liabilities. The net external assets represent the balance of Dutch claims abroad and foreign claims on the Netherlands. It can be broken down into the balance of direct investment, the balance of securities, the balance of financial derivatives, the balance of official reserves and the balance of other capital abroad.
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06 June 2025
Press release
The Dutch economy is set to grow by 1.1% in 2025. Uncertainty and trade tensions will continue to mute economic growth at around 1% a year for the following two years. This is according to the Spring Projections as published by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on Friday.
Read more Uncertainty and trade tensions weigh on economic growth
27 May 2025
News
Recent years have seen Dutch banks lend more to domestic businesses, following a period in which growth in corporate lending lagged behind the euro area average. This is according to new figures from DNB which are discussed in the Dutch economists’ journal ESB today.
Read more Dutch corporate bank lending picks up
22 May 2025
News
Based on a broader definition of investment income, the average Dutch current account surplus for the period 2021-2023 falls from 8.8% to 7.5%. This has emerged from an analysis conducted by DNB. The broader definition is in line with a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommendation.
Read more Broader definition of income leads to lower current account surplus
20 May 2025
Press release
The outlook for financial stability in the Netherlands has deteriorated due to geopolitical tensions and high economic uncertainty. In particular, uncertainty around trade, international cooperation and government budgets has risen sharply in recent months.
Read more Global economic uncertainty leads to higher financial stability risks