EBF MORNING BRIEF  Tuesday 22 April 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.Â
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FROM THEÂ MEDIA
 The Banker: Santander overtakes UBS as continental Europeâs most valuable bank; MPS faces critical vote on â¬13.3bn Mediobanca bid Santander has surpassed UBS in market value amid tariff-driven volatility, while MPS faces a pivotal shareholder vote to advance its takeover of Mediobanca, reports The Banker. Read more
Bloomberg: ECB prepares to cut rates for the seventh time
The European Central Bank lowered its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, continuing its easing cycle as inflation moderates and global uncertainty persists, writes Bloomberg. Read more
Financial Times: OpenAI and SoftBank weigh UK investment for Stargate AI project
OpenAI and SoftBank are considering the UK for a future phase of their $500bn Stargate data centre project, spurred by government efforts to boost AI infrastructure, reports the Financial Times. Read more |
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MAIN EVENTS -
PIIE âEuropeâs moment: Building bridges to shared prosperityâ event -
ECB: EDP general government deficit/debt, Spring notification (Eurostat) (2024) â data release
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FROM THE EBFÂ Â
EBF Hosts Fifth Edition of Data Protection Officers Forum
The EBF successfully hosted the fifth edition of its Data Protection Officers Forum (DPO Forum) on 8 April 2025 in Brussels. The event brought together over 70 Data Protection Officers from 16 countries across Europe, alongside representatives from the Data Protection Authorities (DPAs), the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), and the European Commission. Read more
 New EBF Vacancies! Work with us! Visit our Vacancies page to learn more about the opening. Read more |
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FROM EBFÂ MEMBERS Â Czech Banking Association: Economic Associations & CBA â Part 4: The U.S.-China Trade War CBA continues its analysis of global economic dynamics with a focus on the impact of the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Read more (CZ).
Association of German Banks: Online Banking â Safe With PIN and TAN
BdB offers guidance to consumers on how to safely use PIN and TAN methods when accessing their online banking services. Read more (DE).
Finance Latvia: Survey â Nearly One in Five Latvians Experience Emotional Stress After Fraud Encounters
Finance Latvia reveals that 18% of Latvians feel emotional stress after contact with fraud, highlighting the growing psychological impact of scams. Read more (LV).
Italian Banking Association: ABI Guidelines 165
ABI releases its updated "Orientamenti ABI 165", offering banks guidance on market conduct and transparency. Read more (IT). |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS
Bank for International Settlements: ETFs as a disciplinary device
A BIS working paper finds that the short-selling feature of actively managed ETFs helps penalise underperforming fund managers, enhancing efficiency in the asset management industry. Read more |
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