The work aims to obtain inside information on all aspects of banking that might be relevant to the efficiency of monetary policy. Following Hodgman’s example, the author employs a survey of seven commercial banks, which together account for more than 75% of total bank assets in the Netherlands. The conclusions of the questionnaire are then discussed according to subject: asset and liability management, competition, interest rate determination, financial innovations and monetary policy.

JEL Codes: E52, G02, G21