Corporate Governance

As part of the Rabobank Group, De Lage Landen is not a publicly listed company. However, like our parent company, we closely follow international trends in corporate governance and adhere to the latest principles in this field. Consequently, we are Sarbanes-Oxley compliant. We apply advanced operational risk management techniques. And we measure our risk profile according to the Advanced Approach laid down in the Basel II Accord (risk adjusted return on capital).

The Basel II Accord defines internationally agreed methods for measuring risk profile. By choosing to adopt the Advanced Approach, we provide the detailed analysis necessary to secure a triple-A rating from international ratings agencies.

The Advanced Approach determines a financial institution’s Economic Capital based on the full range of risks. These include not only credit risk, but also operational and market risks. Using this approach reflects our determination to minimize our risk and to base our growth on sound financial foundations.