The judgement concluded a series of legal disputes instituted against the National Bank/Belgium Government by two groups of shareholders, representing a small minority of shareholders in the National Bank. Ladies and gentlemen, Responsible shareholders help entrench and enhance the Bank’s independence. They support its public interest mission.
They see in a private shareholding in the Bank first and foremost an opportunity to interact with the Bank and gain a deeper insight into the economy. They recognise this is not a get rich quick scheme. Diversity of stakeholders remains a key intention of the Reserve Bank, of the Government, and of all serious shareholders.