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• DNB's supervision of bank stability

  Audit | 09-11-2011

  We have audited how DNB, the Dutch central bank, supervises the stability of banks. We carried out the first part of the audit in 2009 by looking at how the supervisory system is organised. In the second part of the audit, we attempted to outline how DNB exercises its supervision. This proved impossible, however, because we obtained no access to DNB's supervision files. In consequence, we could look only at the assurances for good supervision that DNB has created in its procedures.

• A study of public foundations

  Audit | 22-03-2011

  

  In the background study, A study of public foundations, the Court of Audit looks at how ministers are involved in public foundations in practice. What does it mean for accountability and supervision? This study is a follow up and deepening of our background report, A study of changes in financial relationships between central government and private sector partners, of 2009. In that study we found that the financial relationships between central government and third parties were becoming increasingly complex.

• Holland Casino: compliance with government policy

  Audit | 15-02-2011

  

  At the request of the Ministers of Justice and of Finance we investigated whether Holland Casino, the government monopolist casino operator, complied with government policy. The audit concentrated on marketing and promotion costs, the remuneration and allowances paid to directors, and measures to prevent gambling addiction and money laundering. We found that the structure and operation of Holland Casino's policies complied with applicable regulations and were consistent with the government's policy on gambling.

• The system of supervision of financial markets

  Audit | 16-12-2009

  

  We have carried out an exploratory study of the system in place to supervise the stability of the financial system in the Netherlands. This supervision is exercised by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Our report highlights tensions that are inherent in the supervisory system and also draws attention to a number of critical themes.

• Sale of ABN AMRO subsidiaries for European Commission remedy

  Audit | 03-12-2009

  

  At the request of the House of Representatives, the Court of Audit has investigated within a week the figures and calculations underlying the proposed sale by ABN AMRO of IFN Finance and New HBU to Deutsche Bank. In its report published on 3 December 2009 the Court of Audit considers the relationship between the proposed sale, the European Commission's remedy and the announced integration of ABN AMRO and Fortis Bank Nederland.

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