Moreover, we will not conceal our past, which we have now come to know more acutely. Our history will be given a prominent place in our Amsterdam headquarters, serving as an invitation for further dialogue. A dialogue that we will also pursue using works of art from our vast collection, a collection which we will moreover recast with greater emphasis on diversity.
The words I speak today, and the deeds I am announcing today, do not signify the end of a journey for De Nederlandsche Bank, but rather a turning point. For De Nederlandsche Bank, 1 July 2022 signifies a touchstone as we look to the future. A future in which DNB is more inclusive. A future – I hope – with a more inclusive society.