EBF MORNING BRIEF Monday 12 May 2025 Good morning. Here are the top news stories and events in European banking, financial regulation and EU policy, brought to you by the European Banking Federation.
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FROM THE MEDIA The Banker: ECB pushes back against delays to Basel implementation The European Central Bank warned against delaying the final part of Basel III for EU lenders, stressing it offers “a good basis for sound risk management” despite similar delays in the US and UK, reports The Banker. Read more
Risk.net: BNP Paribas’s CVA risk charges swell 56% on Basel III overhaul
BNP Paribas’s CVA capital requirements jumped 56.2% in Q1 under Basel III, the largest rise for a G-Sib. CVA RWAs hit €6.4 billion, up €2.3 billion since December and the highest since Q4 2022, writes Risk.net. Read more
Euronews: Bulgaria's president to submit request to parliament to call eurozone referendum
According to Euronews, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev will ask parliament to hold a referendum on adopting the euro, calling it a key test of democracy and Bulgaria’s EU future. Read more Politico: Trump’s trade war pushes EU toward Pacific free traders As Politico writes, U.S. President Donald Trump has two gigantic trade blocs in Europe and the Pacific now eyeing each other and considering a previously far-fetched idea. Read more |
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EVENTS Council Horizontal Working Party on Cyber Issues |
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FROM EBF Less than one month to go until the European Money Quiz (EMQ) 2025 finals in Brussels! On 22–23 May, a new generation of youngsters will be getting ready to master their financial skills and compete for the European championship title in the grand finale of Europe’s biggest financial literacy competition for teenagers. Read more
Interview Release: Sirpa Pietikäinen & Wim Mijs on Financial Services Dialogue Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPFSF Steering Committee, MEP) and Wim Mijs (EPFSF Chair, EBF CEO) discuss the role of EPFSF in fostering dialogue between policymakers and industry, addressing sustainable finance regulation, and supporting EU competitiveness. Watch the full video New EBF Vacancies! Work with us! Visit our Vacancies page to learn more about the opening. Read more |
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FROM EBF MEMBERS Finance Denmark: Record-high prices for owner-occupied apartments in Copenhagen: Listing prices have risen by over DKK 450 per square meter per month in the past year Listing prices for owner-occupied apartments in Copenhagen have surged by more than DKK 450 per square meter monthly over the past year, marking a record increase driven by strong demand and limited supply. Read more (DK)
UK Finance: The UK's cybersecurity and resilience bill: a fusion approach to digital resilience
The UK's Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill aims to expand regulation, speed up incident reporting, and strengthen national digital security. Read more
Finance Latvia: FNA: More people are choosing to save money for a longer period; the volume of bank-issued loans is increasing
In Latvia, 2024 saw a rise in long-term savings to 23% of deposits and a 4.1% increase in bank lending, indicating stronger personal financial planning and credit growth. Read more (LV) |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS European Central Bank: Speech by Isabel Schnabel, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at Hoover Monetary Policy Conference “Finishing the Job and New Challenges”, Stanford University Isabel Schnabel advocated for the ECB to maintain interest rates near neutral to balance medium-term inflation risks from fiscal expansion and global trade tensions without harming growth or employment. Read more
Eurofi Views Warsaw 2025 magazine
The Eurofi Views Warsaw 2025 magazine, published in April 2025, offers a comprehensive collection of over 200 contributions from policymakers, regulators, and financial industry leaders. Read more |
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