Banking and Finance
Abolition of Pledge Prohibitions: New Law in Force
The Dutch law on the Abolition of Pledge Prohibitions marks a significant shift in Dutch commercial law, aimed at transforming the landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises to use their receivables as collateral and improve access to financing.
Cross-border corporate lending into the Netherlands
Cross-border corporate lending is set for change as CRD VI introduces new licensing obligations, requiring non-EU lenders to reassess their activities in the Netherlands and the EU for all in scope contracts signed on or after 11 July 2026.
Buy the dip! Toezicht en handhaving op finfluencers
In een nieuwe aflevering van onze podcast Stibbe Legal Insights duiken we in de wereld van finfluencers: online persoonlijkheden die beleggingsadvies geven of financiële producten aanprijzen via social media.
ESG risk management: developments in the Dutch and EU financial sector
What ESG risk rules are coming for EU/Dutch financial firms? DNB’s new climate risk Guide for insurers, pension funds, and payment firms aligns with EBA ESG Guidelines. This blog explains how both shape the future of EU ESG risk management.