169 results DNB's AI Guidance: balancing innovation with prudence The Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank, DNB) has shared new key considerations on the use of artificial intelligence in the insurance sector. 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. Developments in green bonds: On 21 December 2024 the EU Green Bond Regulation starts to apply In this blog, Marieke Driessen and Niek Groenendijk of our Financial Markets team discuss the EU green bonds regulation which will start applying in 2024. 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. The Sustainable Finance Package 2023 In this blog, we discuss the Sustainable Finance Package published by the European Commission in June 2023. Transition Finance Transition finance provides options for borrowers and issuers who are not able or willing to commit to green and sustainability principles in their financing options, as they are transitioning their businesses onto the path towards a sustainable future. Financing the ESG transition After years of new ESG legislative initiatives for the financial markets in Europe, a new (geo-)political reality is changing views and approaches on ESG. Luxembourg Tax Authorities issue guidance on reverse hybrid rules The Luxembourg Tax Authorities (“LTA”) published a circular letter concerning the application of the reverse hybrid rules (the “Circular”) . The Circular provides guidance on the determination of tax owed by Luxembourg reverse hybrid entities. New EU regulation of loan origination by funds What funds providing debt finance in the EU need to know about new EU rules for loan origination funds. New double tax treaty concluded with the United Kingdom ratified by Luxembourg The new double tax treaty between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom (“DTT”) ratified by the Luxembourg Parliament on 19 July 2023 should apply as from 2024. Stibbe Luxembourg lawyers co-author the second edition of the SFDR Implementation Guide Edouard d'Anterroches (Partner) and Nicolas Pradel (Senior Associate) co-authored the second edition of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Implementation Guide published on 11 April 2023. Financial Regulation – Q2 2023 Update Changes to Dutch financial regulations entered into force on or around 1 July, including notable amendments for holders of a qualifying holding in certain Dutch regulated financial institutions. We have listed the main changes in this publication. Coalition agreement - What are the changes for Private PRICAF? Belgium’s coalition agreement aims to simplify Private PRICAF regulations, boosting venture capital. This article explores rising investor interest in establishing collective investment funds in Belgium and the potential impact of the regulatory changes. ‘Holy trinity’ van duurzaamheidsinformatie: de CSRD, SFDR en Taxonomieverordening Met het akkoord van Parijs en de Europese 'Green Deal' hebben (financiële) ondernemingen een grote rol gekregen in de transitie naar een duurzame samenleving. In deze podcast bespreken we de heilige drie-eenheid van de duurzaamheidsinformatie. The Netherlands Implements EU Non-Performing Loan Directive The Dutch Implementation Act on Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers entered into force on 18 July 2025. It implements EU Directive 2021/2167 regulating NPL sale, purchase and servicing to create a transparent secondary market. 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. Stibbe assists Qrf with triple win Stibbe advised Qrf on two strategic real estate acquisitions and assisted the company with its capital raise to partially finance these transactions. 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. Pagination Previous page Page 7 Page 8 Current page 9 Page 10 Next page
DNB's AI Guidance: balancing innovation with prudence The Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank, DNB) has shared new key considerations on the use of artificial intelligence in the insurance sector.
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.
Developments in green bonds: On 21 December 2024 the EU Green Bond Regulation starts to apply In this blog, Marieke Driessen and Niek Groenendijk of our Financial Markets team discuss the EU green bonds regulation which will start applying in 2024.
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.
The Sustainable Finance Package 2023 In this blog, we discuss the Sustainable Finance Package published by the European Commission in June 2023.
Transition Finance Transition finance provides options for borrowers and issuers who are not able or willing to commit to green and sustainability principles in their financing options, as they are transitioning their businesses onto the path towards a sustainable future.
Financing the ESG transition After years of new ESG legislative initiatives for the financial markets in Europe, a new (geo-)political reality is changing views and approaches on ESG.
Luxembourg Tax Authorities issue guidance on reverse hybrid rules The Luxembourg Tax Authorities (“LTA”) published a circular letter concerning the application of the reverse hybrid rules (the “Circular”) . The Circular provides guidance on the determination of tax owed by Luxembourg reverse hybrid entities.
New EU regulation of loan origination by funds What funds providing debt finance in the EU need to know about new EU rules for loan origination funds.
New double tax treaty concluded with the United Kingdom ratified by Luxembourg The new double tax treaty between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom (“DTT”) ratified by the Luxembourg Parliament on 19 July 2023 should apply as from 2024.
Stibbe Luxembourg lawyers co-author the second edition of the SFDR Implementation Guide Edouard d'Anterroches (Partner) and Nicolas Pradel (Senior Associate) co-authored the second edition of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Implementation Guide published on 11 April 2023.
Financial Regulation – Q2 2023 Update Changes to Dutch financial regulations entered into force on or around 1 July, including notable amendments for holders of a qualifying holding in certain Dutch regulated financial institutions. We have listed the main changes in this publication.
Coalition agreement - What are the changes for Private PRICAF? Belgium’s coalition agreement aims to simplify Private PRICAF regulations, boosting venture capital. This article explores rising investor interest in establishing collective investment funds in Belgium and the potential impact of the regulatory changes.
‘Holy trinity’ van duurzaamheidsinformatie: de CSRD, SFDR en Taxonomieverordening Met het akkoord van Parijs en de Europese 'Green Deal' hebben (financiële) ondernemingen een grote rol gekregen in de transitie naar een duurzame samenleving. In deze podcast bespreken we de heilige drie-eenheid van de duurzaamheidsinformatie.
The Netherlands Implements EU Non-Performing Loan Directive The Dutch Implementation Act on Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers entered into force on 18 July 2025. It implements EU Directive 2021/2167 regulating NPL sale, purchase and servicing to create a transparent secondary market.
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.
Stibbe assists Qrf with triple win Stibbe advised Qrf on two strategic real estate acquisitions and assisted the company with its capital raise to partially finance these transactions.
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.