AFM

AFM: Strengthening financial sector resilience

The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability and integrity of the financial sector. To protect investors and maintain confidence in financial markets, AFM enforces regulations that promote transparency, accountability, and risk management within financial institutions.

New regulatory frameworks are continuously introduced to enhance financial resilience and cybersecurity in the sector. Companies operating in banking, insurance, asset management, and financial services must comply with AFM regulations to mitigate risks and protect consumer interests. Non-compliance can lead to significant penalties and reputational damage.

CyberManager for demonstrating AFM compliance

Financial institutions must meet strict regulatory requirements to ensure data security, risk management, and operational resilience. Companies operating under the AFM (Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets) must comply with regulations that safeguard the integrity of financial markets and protect consumers.

Depending on their role in the financial sector, organisations must implement risk management policies, cybersecurity measures, and incident reporting protocols. This includes having systems to detect and respond to financial threats, contingency plans, and regular security assessments to prevent fraud, data breaches, and cyber risks.

Financial institutions will also place compliance requirements on their service providers and suppliers. Many suppliers, particularly SMEs, will rely on ISO 27001 or similar frameworks to demonstrate their data security and risk management capabilities. However, these standards may be too broad or complex for smaller companies, requiring a more tailored approach to financial security compliance.

Ensuring regulatory compliance with AFM standards is essential for maintaining market trust, avoiding penalties, and protecting customer data in an increasingly digital financial landscape.

AFM compliance measures for financial institutions and suppliers

To help financial institutions and their suppliers comply with AFM (Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets) regulations, IRM360 provides a set of tailored compliance frameworks, offering structured templates and guidance to ensure financial security and operational resilience.

AFM Compliance Framework for Suppliers and Financial Institutions

If you are an SME supplier or a financial service provider, the AFM Quality Mark standards system is available within our ISMS (Information Security Management System). This system has three levels (QM10, QM20, and QM30), enabling SMEs to implement tailored security and compliance measures based on their organisational risk profile. External audits allow businesses to obtain the AFM Quality Mark, ensuring clarity, cost efficiency, and fast implementation.

All Required Content and Functionalities for AFM Compliance

The IRM360 CyberManager software provides all necessary content and tools to meet AFM compliance requirements, including:
Policy Templates – Ready-to-use financial security policies
Incident Management – Reporting and handling financial security incidents
Business Continuity & Risk Management – Ensuring resilience in financial operations
Supplier Assessments – Evaluating compliance across the financial supply chain
Risk Awareness Training – E-learning modules and phishing simulations for employees
Audit and Controls – Built-in tools for ongoing compliance monitoring

Why Choose CyberManager for AFM Compliance?

With our software, financial organisations and their suppliers can instantly assess their compliance status based on AFM regulations. Whether you are a regulated financial institution, an investment firm, or an SME supplier, CyberManager simplifies the process.

Integrating with Other Standards and Regulations

Need to comply with multiple regulations? The CyberManager platform also supports ISO 27001, Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), Basel III, MiFID II, GDPR, BC 5701, and over 40 other financial and security standards.

Seamless Integration with ISO 27001

If your organisation is already working towards ISO 27001, the IRM360 AFM compliance measures are designed to integrate seamlessly, activating an ISO 27001 dashboard without duplicating work. You only need to focus on additional AFM-specific security and compliance measures, making the process scalable, efficient, and future-proof.

Do you already have the cyberManager?

If your organisation is already using CyberManager, you can easily add the AFM compliance dashboard to your existing standards set and link it to your current measures. The AFM compliance dashboard will be activated immediately, allowing you to monitor and manage regulatory requirements seamlessly.

By integrating AFM regulations into your existing risk management, security, and compliance framework, you can ensure that your organisation meets financial supervision and security standards efficiently—without duplicating work.

Stay compliant, mitigate financial risks, and maintain regulatory oversight with CyberManager’s AFM dashboard, tailored for financial institutions and service providers.

Choose IRM360

With IRM360, you are assured a secure and compliant future in a scalable, practical and cost-efficient way.
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AFM: Strengthening financial sector resilience

CyberManager for demonstrating AFM compliance