EBF MORNING BRIEF    Wednesday 26 February 2025

FROM THE MEDIA

The Banker: Agentic AI will be the real banking disruptor

Agentic AI, capable of autonomously performing tasks, is expected to transform banking by improving efficiency and customer service, reports The Banker. Read more.

Bloomberg: ECB's Schnabel Cautious on Cuts as Rates May Not Be Restrictive

Bloomberg reports that European Central Bank official Isabel Schnabel advises caution in lowering borrowing costs, suggesting current rates may no longer hinder economic growth. Read more.

Risk.net: Value-at-risk models face neglect due to FRTB uncertainty

Regulatory uncertainty around the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book is leading banks to deprioritize value-at-risk models, according to Risk.net. Read more.

MAIN EVENTS

• PIIE ‘The Trump administration’s policies and global financial risk’ event

• European Investment Bank: Finance in Common Summit 2025

• Council Working party on Tax Questions (High Level)

• Council Working Party on Financial Services and the Banking Union (Banking Union)

• Coreper II – meeting

• Geneva Graduate Institute ‘Launch of the January 2025 World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects: Emerging and Developing Economies in the 21st Century’ – event

• Bruegel ‘Economic dynamics in the former Soviet Union countries amidst global shocks’ panel discussion

• Geneva Graduate Institute ‘Estimating the Effects of Political Pressure on the FED: a Narrative Approach with New Data’ online seminar

UPCOMING EBF EVENTS

Exploring Basel III/IV: Scenarios for Financial Stability and Growth - March 5 at 4 PM

The implementation of the Basel III/IV capital reforms has become a political issue while banks are in the final straight. The balance between financial stability and competitiveness has taken over priority at a time when international relationships are being redefined. The US administration is re-evaluating its approach to the reforms, while, the UK has postponed the start of their adoption to 2027. Register to attend here
 

European Money Week - March 18 at 9 AM

FROM EBF

Call for Tender: EU-funded project “Shaping generative AI for a sustainable and fair services economy”

Connect Europe, European Banking Federation and UNI Europa are commencing an EU-funded project “Shaping generative AI for a sustainable and fair services economy”. Read more.

New EBF Vacancy! Work with us!

Visit our Vacancies page to learn more about the opening. Read more

FROM EBF MEMBERS

Finance Latvia: SEB Financial Security Index – About 40% of Residents Lack a Financial Safety Cushion

French Banking Federation: Latest Figures on Business Financing

FBF presents recent data on business financing in France, highlighting trends in lending and investment. Read more (FR).

FROM THE INSTITUTIONS

European Central Bank: Consolidated financial statement of the Eurosystem as at 21 February 2025

The ECB has published the consolidated financial statement of the Eurosystem, detailing the latest developments in assets, liabilities, and monetary policy operations as of 21 February 2025. Read more.

ABOUT THE 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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