EBF MORNING BRIEF  Monday 7 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 THE MEDIA  Reuters: After tariff shock, Trump may weaponise finance against allies According to Reuters, with Trumpâs new tariffs just announced, many are bracing for his next move to pressure trading partners. Read more
Risk.net: Top 10 op risks: Why cyber risk looms larger than its losses
Cyber risk remains the top operational concern for financial firms for the third year running, driven more by fear of future threats than by actual losses, writes Risk.net. Read more
The Banker: US banks risk EU action amid escalating trade tensions
As The Banker reports, US financial firms could be hit if the EU retaliates against Trumpâs trade war by restricting their activities, experts say. Read more |
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EVENTS -
Bank of England to visit Darlington to hear the views of local people about the cost of living -Â event details -
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection -
ERAâs 2025 Annual Conference looks at AI and fundamental rights -
Fortinet âAccelerate25â conference -
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ESGB âSavings and Investments Union Unpacked: Lessons from Swedenâ event -
Committee on Budgetary Control Joint meeting -
Public Hearing on the Rule of Law Conditionality Mechanism
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FROM EBF  New EBF Vacancy! Work with us! Visit our Vacancies page to learn more about the opening. Read more
 EBF response to European Commission consultation on Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act The European Banking Federation (EBF) has submitted its response to the European Commissionâs consultation on the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act. While welcoming the initial steps toward simplification, EBF highlights that substantial challenges for banks remain. Read more
New EBF article! - Savings and Investments Union (SIU): A watershed moment?
In this article, our deputy CEO Sébastien de Brouwer poses a key question: Is Savings and Investments Union (SIU) the watershed moment Europe needs and deserves? Read more |
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FROM EBFÂ MEMBERS Â Swiss Banking: SBA recommends concrete measures to improve collaborative fraud prevention in Swiss payments Several Swiss banks have conducted a preliminary study together with the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) to investigate possible measures for collaborative fraud prevention in Swiss account-to-account payments. Read more
Febelfin: Fight against money laundering: the key role of financial institutions
Febelfin has published a brochure outlining the key role and responsibilities of financial institutions in combating money laundering. Read more (FR)
Association of Banks in Bulgaria: ABB published information about the Bulgarian banking system in 2024
ABB published its annual information with key highlights on the economy and the banking sector in Bulgaria in 2024. Read more  Bank Association of Slovenia: Banks and savings banks warn about increasing online fraud Slovenian banks launched a 2025 campaign to raise awareness about rising online fraud. Read more (SI) |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS Â European Central Bank: When investors move in: new dynamics in European housing markets The ECB blog post explains how the growing role of investors in European housing markets is changing market dynamics, contributing to rising house prices, and posing new challenges for financial stability. Read more |
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ABOUTÂ THEÂ EUROPEAN BANKING FEDERATION
 The European Banking Federation is the voice of the European banking sector, bringing together national banking associations from across Europe. The federation is committed to a thriving European economy that is underpinned by a stable, secure and inclusive financial ecosystem, and to a flourishing society where financing is available to fund the dreams of citizens, businesses and innovators everywhere. Website: www.ebf.eu |
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