Finance ministry calls for higher fines

The finance ministry wants to quadruple the maximum fine for breaking securities laws to €2m. The ministry says Dutch fines are far lower than in surrounding countries and are not a proper deterrent. The ministry also wants to allow individual staff members to be fined.

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