a cost of EUR 3.73 billion (270 million short of 4 billion). The Belgian State also decides to take a 60.5% stake in the financial guarantee mechanism for Dexia SA (60.5% of 90 billion, i.e., 54.45 billion). On 19 March 2012, the Dexia share exits the BEL 20. Name On 1 March 2012, Dexia Bank Belgium became Belfius Bank and Insurance. The new name Belfius comprises the "Bel" of "Belgium", the "fi" of "finances" and the English pronoun "us". See also Belfius Art Collection References External links Financial services companies established in 1996 Banks of Belgium Insurance companies of Belgium Banks under direct supervision of the European Central Bank