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Leading up to the Lower House elections on Oct. 29, 2025, we published our position paper called "Facilitating Investing in the Future of the Netherlands." The paper was prepared in coordination with our knowledge center and contains recommendations to Dutch politicians to embrace investing and investing. This is done on the basis of four themes: (1) Strengthen the Dutch economy; (2) Invest in housing, sustainability, energy infrastructure and defense; (3) Help improve purchasing power; (4) Increase financial resilience among young people. These four themes form the core of DUFAS' narrative to stakeholders such as political parties and media in the run-up to the elections.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has sought input on how to improve the retail investor journey, or investing for people like you and me, through a Call for Evidence. The goal of this consultation is to remove barriers and better support investors at every stage of their investment choices. From DUFAS, we responded.
The European Commission has requested input on the European framework for savings and investment accounts through a Call for Evidence on a European blueprint for savings and investment accounts. This European Commission initiative aims to promote citizens' participation in capital markets. This should both increase the return on savings and increase the availability of financing for EU companies. From DUFAS, we have responded to this.
Amsterdam, June 20, 2025 - The European Commission's proposed Savings and Investment Union (SIU) aims to take another step in the integration of European capital markets. This strategy aims to improve the flow of savings into investment, remove barriers to cross-border capital movements and strengthen Europe's competitiveness.
In April, the Ministry of Finance published the Consultation on Implementation of the Amended AIFM and UCITS Directive Act. DUFAS responded to this consultation. In our response, we have drawn attention to a number of clarifications and recommendations to align the implementation as closely as possible with the text of the European directives, the existing Dutch legislative framework and market practice.
On May 2nd, the European Commission published a Call for Evidence on the revision of the rules on sustainable finance disclosures. DUFAS has submitted a response to this consultation.
Manouk Fles has been with DUFAS for almost three years now as regulatory affairs manager. In that capacity, one week she deals with the developments of the capital markets union, the next week with anti-money laundering legislation or the relationship with regulators. So a variety of topics, but one of her major focuses is "retail investing. In plain human language: investing by people like you and me.
In this call, we will bring you up to speed in 1.5 hours on all the legal and tax topics currently affecting our industry and lobbying activities. That means updates from all of our committees and expert groups. You will receive the link to attend immediately after registering via this form. Don't forget to put it in your calendar. Please note, this event is for DUFAS members only.
Juniors in Asset Management facilitates a place for juniors in the Dutch asset management industry to meet each other for drinks in an informal setting. From asset management juniors to juniors working in private equity, real estate and law, all community members are invited.
Sandra Klaver supervises investment firms and institutions at De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). She has worked at DNB since September 2022, having previously been a supervisor at the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) for a long time. With this background, she has now experienced the supervision of the financial sector from multiple perspectives. In this interview, Sandra talks about the importance of reporting to the regulator and why it is important for asset managers to have their data quality in order.
In late February, the European Commission published the "Omnibus I" package, which includes proposals to simplify the sustainable finance framework. The proposals include CSRD reporting and CSDD due diligence legislation. From DUFAS, we have prepared a position statement on this.
On February 26, as part of the Omnibus I package, the European Commission published a consultation on simplifying reporting on the European Taxonomy for Sustainable Economic Activities. To this we have responded from DUFAS
