Financial Institutions

We have been supporting the needs of financial institutions for many years by providing them with expert advice and assistance.

Our cross-practice team has in-depth knowledge of the financial services industry, covering all aspects of legal advice for financial institutions. Our specialists understand the nuances of the financial services industry and its competitive environment.

Amsterdam DNB De Nederlandsche Bank Utrechtsestraat
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NL Law

Asset intensive reinsurance agreements – new requirement to obtain DNB’s prior consent

As of 1 January 2025, Dutch insurers must obtain the Dutch Central Bank’s prior consent before making any amendments to, or entering into an asset-intensive reinsurance agreement that allows the reinsurer to hold assets in a third country.

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Amsterdam DNB De Nederlandsche Bank Utrechtsestraat
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EU Law

Preadvies over de Europeanisering van financieel recht

In zijn preadvies voor de Vereniging voor Financieel Recht onderzoekt Marnix Wallinga de transformatie van het financieel privaatrecht onder invloed van de Europese duurzaamheidsregels.

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NL Law
EU Law

The Draghi Report: a reality check for ESG regulation in the EU

On 17 September 2024, former president of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi published his report to the European Commission with observations on Europe’s sustainable competitiveness and recommendations for Europe’s future.

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NL Law
EU Law

The third AFM report on SFDR compliance signals tightening enforcement and highlights a shift in supervision towards the quality of disclosures

A recent report of the AFM underlines its focus on monitoring SFDR compliance, signals tightening enforcement action against those lagging behind, and highlights a new phase of supervisory attention for clear, accurate and reliable SFDR disclosures.

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We are greatly familiar with the regulatory environment in which our clients operate. Matters we act on include mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, asset management, securitisations, conduct of business issues, governance, regulatory capital, and sustainable finance. We provide strategic advice on ongoing compliance with financial regulation. We also provide support in disputes with regulators or enforcement action taken by them. 

The reach of our Financial Institutions Group is truly global, with cross-border matters being coordinated seamlessly between our Benelux offices and our offices in London, and in close cooperation with leading firms in other jurisdictions.

We guide a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from commercial and investment banks to securities firms, insurance companies, fund managers and payment services providers, creating tailor-made solutions to their specific needs.

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