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Euronext Amsterdam-Listed NVs: Our 2026 Annual Reporting Checklist Now Available
De Brauw has released its annual reporting checklist for Dutch public limited liability companies with shares or depositary receipts listed on Euronext Amsterdam, covering financial years starting January 1, 2026. This comprehensive tool consolidates extensive disclosure requirements from various legal sources into a single practical overview, now available for both two-tier and one-tier board models.
Netherlands Commercial
DB
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.
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European Single Access Point: First Steps In Dutch Implementing Process Explained
The European Single Access Point (ESAP) will revolutionize how investors access financial and sustainability information about European companies through a centralized, free platform managed by ESMA. With the Dutch implementing act now published, companies face new format and metadata requirements across multiple phases starting July 2026. Understanding these phased obligations and their impact on issuers, non-listed CSRD companies, and financial institutions is crucial for compliance readiness.
European Union Commercial
DB
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.
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Future Pensions Act: Who Gets What In The Transition To The New Pension System?
The Future Pensions Act mandates that Dutch pension schemes transition to new solidarity-based or flexible defined contribution models by 2028, requiring the conversion of collective pension assets into individual capital accounts. This process raises critical questions about fair allocation of pension fund assets and the potential liability exposure for social partners and pension funds when distributions become unbalanced.
Netherlands Employment
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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