EBF MORNING BRIEF Wednesday 23 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.
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FROM THE MEDIA Bloomberg: Central bank independence 'absolutely crucial', says BoE’s Greene Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene stressed the importance of central bank independence amid political pressure, warning against policies that undermine price stability, writes Bloomberg. Read more
Politico: Commission livid as ECB warns of crypto apocalypse under Trump
The ECB has raised alarm over US-led stablecoin expansion, calling for urgent revisions to the MiCA regulation, a move the European Commission has dismissed as alarmist and premature, reports Politico. Read more
S&P Global Market Intelligence: BNP Paribas to trail French peers in Q1 2025 profit growth as loan losses rise
BNP Paribas is expected to report flat first-quarter profits, while Société Générale and Crédit Agricole are forecast to post double-digit growth, driven by lower loan loss pressures, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence. Read more |
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PIIE ‘Monetary policy and the euro in an uncertain world’ event -
ECB Wage Tracker (Apr-2025) – data release
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FROM THE EBF 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
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FROM EBF MEMBERS UK Finance: Revamping trade finance: how technology is bridging the gap between efficiency and customer experience UK Finance explores how digital tools are modernising trade finance, improving speed and transparency while reducing risks for financial institutions and exporters. Read more.
Finance Latvia: Study – Women and Young People Are the Most Financially Vulnerable Groups
A new Finance Latvia study shows that women and youth face the greatest financial fragility, underscoring the need for stronger financial education and inclusion. Read more (LV). |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS European Central Bank: Results of the ECB Survey of Professional Forecasters for the second quarter of 2025 Inflation expectations for 2025–26 were revised up slightly to 2.2% and 2.0%, while GDP growth forecasts were lowered. Core inflation was revised upward across all horizons. Read more
Council of the European Union: EU tariffs explained
The Council outlines how EU tariffs function, their economic role, and the principles guiding their application, including WTO rules, trade defence tools, and free trade agreements. Read more |
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