EBF MORNING BRIEF    Wednesday 5 February 2025

FROM THE MEDIA

Reuters: BNP Paribas' investment bank shines in boost for shares

According to Reuters, BNP Paribas reports a 15.7% rise in fourth-quarter net profit, driven by a 20% increase in investment banking revenue. Read more

Financial Times: Standard Chartered appoints new chair as bank navigates US-China tensions

Maria Ramos is appointed as the new chair of Standard Chartered, succeeding José Viñals, as the bank navigates geopolitical challenges, says the FT. Read more

 

Euronews: BNP Paribas surges on earnings beat, UBS slumps after disappointment

BNP Paribas shares rose after reporting a 15.7% increase in fourth-quarter net income to €2.32 billion, while UBS shares declined following a less favorable earnings report, writes Euronews. Read more

MAIN EVENTS

• EIB: Meeting No. 579 of the Board of Directors

• Deutsche Bundesbank: 6th Cash Symposium 2025 conference (In German)

• PIIE ‘The euro area in 2025’- Webinar

• European Securities and Markets Authority ‘Shaping the future of EU capital markets’ conference

• Coreper II meeting

• WTO Informal Committee on Trade in Financial Services meeting

FROM EBF

Slawomir Krupa Has Been Elected Our New EBF President

The European Banking Federation (EBF) has announced the election of Mr. Slawomir Krupa as its new President. Mr. Krupa, CEO of Société Générale, will officially assume the role on 1 March 2025. He succeeds Christian Sewing, CEO at Deutsche Bank, who will conclude his two-year term at the end of February. Read more
 

New EBF Position Paper! Simplification of the EU Sustainable Finance Framework Omnibus Legislative Proposal Proposal

The omnibus simplification initiative of the EC is an opportunity to refocus on the core elements that are needed to achieve the EU environmental objectives. It is a logical step in the context of the EC’s policies and initiatives outlined in the recently published competitiveness compass. Europe’s global competitiveness and climate goals can and should go hand in hand. Read more

EBF Vacancy! Work with us! Deadline: 14 February

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

FROM EBF MEMBERS

Slovak Banking Association: EU Exit Discussions Are Extremely Dangerous

Finance Finland: New Website Showcasing Careers in Finance

Finance Finland launches a site providing insights into financial sector careers and education. Read more (FI)

FROM THE INSTITUTIONS

European Central Bank: Interest rate statistics for January 2025

The ECB reports that the euro area composite cost of borrowing for households and non-financial corporations remained stable in January 2025, while deposit rates saw slight adjustments. Read more

European Banking Authority: Consultation on regulatory standards to combat financial crime

The EBA has launched a consultation on new regulatory technical standards for central counterparties (CCPs) to enhance anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures. Read more
 

Bank for International Settlements: Speech on central banks and financial stability

In a recent speech, the BIS emphasized the evolving role of central banks in ensuring financial stability, highlighting the need for proactive risk management and regulatory adaptation. Read more

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