Highlights

In 2022, the Dutch Banking Association (NVB) worked on implementing and executing its 'Strong banks, strong society' strategy. A healthy banking sector contributes to financial stability and supports the economy. The NVB is making great strides on a number of key themes, such as our gatekeeper role and sustainability, through close cooperation with public and private organisations. This page sets out the highlights of the themes of future-proofing the financial sector, sustainable economy and inclusive society. The links in the highlights refer to a Dutch text.

FUTURE-PROOF FINANCIAL SECTOR

Solution for civil-law notaries assisting banks in customer due diligence

Netherlands Association of Insurers, NVB and VBIN call for reliable and up-to-date UBO register

Parties off to a good start with risk-based money laundering approach

European Parliament roundtable

Clarification of the impact of the Basel rules on the housing market and agricultural sector

Online scammers increasingly target customers

‘Fraud. This is how it works!’

Social debate on the digital euro in full swing

SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY

Climate commitment agreements met

Financial sector climate plans easier to understand and compare

Campaign encourages business owners and homeowners to become more sustainable

Banks place policy under ‘gender lens’

Tool offers NVB members insight into climate risks

Model contract makes it easier to finance solar farms

The Sustainable Finance Action Plan in action

INCLUSIVE SOCIETY

American-Dutch citizens keep their bank accounts

Checklist helps people settle a deceased family member’s banking affairs

Bank account for Ukrainian refugees as soon as possible

NVB signs letter of intent: “Helping people with debt restructuring”

Banks want to help improve financial health in the Netherlands

Banks stand by customers in need

‘Banks in the Classroom’ extended to young people up to 18 years old

Banks talk to students about financial responsibility

Credit providers take increased prices into account

Annual report 2022