2026-01-19
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) issued its 2026 Agenda to prioritize supervisory actions addressing digitalization, geopolitical uncertainty, sustainability, and integrity within the financial sector. The regulator focuses on ensuring careful communication during the pension transition, responsible AI usage, enhanced consumer protection in the credit market, and robust risk management for asset managers and accountants. Additionally, the AFM aims to strengthen digital resilience, combat financial crime and fraud, and align with evolving European regulations through data-driven and risk-oriented oversight.