The Netherlands Bank (DNB)
Fintechs’ share in Dutch NBFI lending doubled in two years – DNB study
However, €2.3 billion dispersed by firms still represents only 0.7% of all loans
The frontiers of AI in central bank communications
Comms experts assess technology's value in video production, message generation and more
DNB tells banks to test ‘extreme but plausible’ political scenarios
Geopolitical risks become focal point of Dutch supervision strategy
Governors weigh macroeconomic risks at G30 event
Officials from Netherlands, South Africa, BIS and more consider debt, inflation and climate change
Opposing Basel III is ‘short-term thinking’ – DNB’s Klaas Knot
Lenders should not ask governments to water down proposals, says Dutch central bank governor
The Netherlands Bank overhauls nowcasting model
Economic dynamics have become more complicated since the pandemic, economists say
People: IMF appoints general counsel
Bank of Russia names new monetary policy head; Rob Brand becomes DNB’s chief investment officer
AI risks ‘strikingly similar’ to financial ones – DNB official
Central banks entering new phase of risk management, says board member responsible for supervision
People: Bundesbank appoints Mauderer as vice-president
Former prosecutor joins Dutch central bank’s supervisory board
DNB study sounds alarm over youngsters’ payment habits
“Fun” justifications for big purchases storing up trouble for future, says research
Inflation targets have served EMEs well, says Sarb governor
EMEs and banks have ridden out rate rises relatively well, but refinancing and geopolitical risks remain
Central Banking Awards 2024 ceremony honours best in field
Shirakawa receives lifetime award and Brazil is named central bank of the year
DNB surveys Dutch consumers on CBDC use
Half of the population would not open CBDC current account, study finds
Banknotes: January to March 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Central Banking Awards 2024: third group of winners revealed
Climate model wins economics award; DNB, Fed and Central Bank of Kenya also recognised
People: Dutch banking executive joins DNB board
Finnish central bank appoints new head, Danish member of governing board resigns
Bundesbank and DNB announce large losses
Dutch central bank improves its profit forecast but Nagel anticipates continuing shortfalls
CBDCs may require hard limits, Netherlands Bank paper finds
Study says digital currencies could make people better off if transitions are well-managed
DNB paper examines robustness of monetary policy
Policy must avoid tail risks caused by central banks’ uncertainty over output gap, researchers argue
DNB aligns $9.7 billion of reserves with Paris Climate Agreement
Targets aimed to reduce “real-world” carbon emissions beyond portfolio decarbonisation
NGFS launches framework on nature-related risks
Guide aims to create common approach for central banks and supervisors