Related links

Below a number of useful links for those seeking further information about the (Dutch) banking industry are presented:

Amsterdam Exchanges
Amsterdam Exchanges operates the securities and commodities exchanges in Amsterdam. The website contains news, market information and information regarding the organisation.

Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
The BIS is an international organisation fostering the cooperation of central banks and international financial institutions. Its website contains lots of general publications on all aspects of the global financial system and offers links to websites of national central banks.

Banking Federation of the European Union
The Banking Federation of the European Union is the united voice of the banks of the European Union (EU) and of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries. Its site contains information about the federations activities and links to national banking associations.

De Nederlandsche Bank N.V. (Dutch central bank, DNB)
DNB is the supervisory authority for the banking industry in the Netherlands and forms part of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB). Its website contains information on banking supervision, the collective guarantee scheme and monetary policy. It also offers statistics regarding the Dutch financial system.

Dutch Securities Institute
The Dutch Securities Institute aims at improving the quality and integrity of professionals in the securities industry. The website contains on-line registers of its members and information on the complaints procedures. (Dutch only).

European Central Bank
The European Central Bank is responsible for the monetary policy of the European Monetary Union. The site contains news, publications and statistics on regarding the Euro-zone.

Interpay Nederland B.V.
Interpay is the central payments processing organisation of the Dutch banks. The website contains information regarding the organisation and descriptions of the available payment products.

Nederlandse Vereniging van Banken (Netherlands Bankers' Association, NVB )
The NVB unites virtually all Dutch banks. Its purpose is to promote the interests of the credit institutions and of the banking industry in the Netherlands in general. The website contains information about the organisation, press releases and other publications. (English summary)

Stichting Toezicht Effectenverkeer (Securities Board of the Netherlands)
Website with information rgarding supervision on security trading in the Netherlands and investor protection.

Werkgeversvereniging voor het Bankbedrijf (Employers' Association for the Banking Industry)
The Employers Association represents the banks with regard to social-economic affairs. The website contains a description of the general labour agreements (CAO's) in the banking industry. (Dutch only)

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