The Executive Board (hereinafter ‘the ExBo’) of ASN Bank ensures that employees are and remain familiar with all applicable rules, values, and standards. The Supervisory Board of ASN Bank (hereinafter ‘the SB’) oversees this. Both the ExBo and the SB serve as role models for all ASN Bank employees. They encourage staff to engage in open dialogue – even about more difficult or sensitive topics. It is important to show courage and take responsibility. Ongoing attention to these matters is reflected through our intranet and e-learning modules. Regular sessions are held on relevant themes such as risk management, compliance, and sustainability.

We believe it is extremely important that all employees are familiar with the mission, ambition, and strategy of ASN Bank and act accordingly. The internal code of conduct, "Common Sense, Clear Conscience", plays a central role within the bank and guides our employees’ behaviour. All employees are held accountable for their professional competence. Employees with customer contact are required to obtain their Wft certifications. For those without customer contact, we offer the Basic Check, which teaches the fundamentals of banking. After that, employees stay up to date through tools for continuous education. We also encourage lifelong learning via the internal LXP platform, internal and external courses, presentations, and regular newsletters. The ExBo and SB lead by example and have their own programme for ongoing education.

There is a continuous focus on improving internal operations. “House in Order” is the umbrella name for a portfolio of bank-wide programmes that contribute to this. The ‘Deltawerken’ programme is an example of such a House in Order initiative.
The risk management system ensures proper checks and balances. In addition to the ICF, the risk policy framework – the so-called House of Policies – also plays a role. The Compliance department operates independently and reports directly to both the ExBo and the SB. One of the SB’s advisory committees is the Risk & Compliance Committee, which regularly discusses various compliance-related topics.