EBF MORNING BRIEF Wednesday 16 July 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 Reuters: ECB to test banks' resilience to geopolitical risk in 2026 The European Central Bank plans a new stress test in 2026 focused on banks' exposure to geopolitical shocks, following heightened global tensions, reports Reuters. Read more Financial Times: Standard Chartered launches crypto trading for clients Standard Chartered has launched a crypto trading desk in London, enabling institutional clients to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum, says the FT. Read more Politico Europe: Brussels gives Rome a warning over Italian bank mergers The European Commission has signaled to Italy that national interests must align with EU rules as Rome considers intervention in bank mergers, writes Politico. Read more |
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Bundesbank: Schülermesse „Vocatium“ in der Messehalle Fachmesse für Ausbildung+Studium - exhibition
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FROM THE EBF EBF Vacancies! Work with us! Visit our Vacancies page to learn more about the opening. Read more EBF will launch the new C-ESG Risk RT Climate & Environmental Scenario WS report on Thursday 17 July The report provides insights into how climate and environmental scenario analysis can be effectively integrated into risk management frameworks, capital planning, and strategic decision-making. In this webinar, we will discuss current practices, common challenges, and emerging solutions across both climate and environmental risk domains. The report aims to promote convergence and support the effective implementation of scenario analysis in line with evolving supervisory expectations. Register here |
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FROM EBF MEMBERS Finance Denmark: First half of 2025 – Funds with European and Nordic equities lead, while global and US funds lag behind Finance Denmark reports that investment funds focused on European and Nordic equities outperformed global and US funds in the first half of 2025. Read more (DA) Luxembourg Bankers’ Association: Strengthening the EU securitisation framework – ABBL shares key recommendations ABBL outlines its proposals to improve the EU securitisation market, stressing the need for regulatory clarity and market revitalisation. Read more Czech Banking Association: CBA Hypomonitor – Lower June rate of 4.56% brought revival in new mortgages CBA reports that the slight decrease in average mortgage rates helped boost new mortgage lending activity in June. Read more (CS)
Finance Iceland: Financial literacy on holiday – An investment that lasts longer than a tan
Finance Iceland reminds consumers that financial knowledge is a lasting asset, offering summer tips to avoid fraud and manage spending wisely. Read more (IS) |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS European Central Bank: ECB launches design contest for future euro banknotes The ECB launched a design contest for new euro banknotes, inviting applications until 18 August 2025, with the final design to be selected by end-2026. Read more European Supervisory Authorities: ESAs publish guide on DORA Oversight activities The ESAs published a guide outlining their approach to supervising critical ICT third-party service providers under DORA, detailing oversight processes, governance, and tools. Read more |
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