EBF WEEKLY + FINANCIAL REGULATION AGENDA
For the week starting Monday 17 March 2025

An overview of the main financial regulation and banking stories this week and a look ahead to key events for the upcoming week, brought to you by the European Banking Federation.

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FROM THE MEDIA 

The Banker: Deutsche Bank boosts bonus pool to €2.5bn; Nomura withdraws from Net-Zero Banking Alliance

Deutsche Bank increased its bonus pool to €2.5 billion following strong performance, while Nomura exited the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, reports The Banker. Read more.

Reuters: Europe's top money managers start to bring defence stocks in from the cold

European asset managers are rethinking restrictions on defense investments, facing pressure from clients and policymakers to support rearmament, reports Reuters. Read more.

MLex: Finance sector sees EU executive aiming to clarify green rules to support defense

The EU executive is working to clarify sustainability rules to encourage private investment in the defense sector, reports MLex. Read more.

FINANCIAL REGULATION AGENDA for next week

Monday 17 March

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

• European Banking Authority: Public hearing on Guidelines on ESG scenario analysis

Tuesday 18 March

• EBF: European Money Week event

• Deutsche Bundesbank: Climate change as economic and financial risk – a Central Bank’s view Bundesbank Forum

• EU tax Symposium – event

• ECB: Quarterly payments statistics (all related datasets) (Q4 2024) – data release

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

Wednesday 19 March

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

• Coreper I – meeting

• ECB: Euro area seasonally adjusted HICP (Feb. 2025) – data release

Thursday 20 March

• Swiss National Bank: Monetary policy assessment – data release

• Bank of England: Agents’ summary of business conditions (2025 Q1) – data release

• European Council – meeting

• Euro Summit – meeting

Friday 21 March

• EIB: Meeting No. 580 of the Board of Directors – meeting

• Bank of England: Consolidated worldwide claims (2024 Q4) – data release

• ECB: Euro area monthly balance of payments (Jan. 2025) – data release

UPCOMING EBF EVENTS

European Money Week - March 18 at 9 AM

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’s Call for Evidence on the Savings and Investments Union

The EBF welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commission’s consultation on the Savings and Investment Union (SIU). By integrating the Banking Union and the Capital Markets Union, the SIU aims to strengthen Europe’s financial ecosystem and foster a more dynamic and resilient economy. Read more.

Recording and slides available! 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. Recording and slides here.

The European Banking Federation welcomes the Omnibus package 

The EBF very much welcomes the Omnibus package published yesterday by the European Commission to streamline and simplify the EU sustainability regulatory framework, which goes hand in hand with the anticipated Clean Industrial Deal. These initiatives are important to boost the competitiveness of European companies and support their transitioning efforts. Read more.

FROM EBF MEMBERS

UK Finance: Gross Lending to SMEs in 2024

UK Finance reports on small and medium-sized enterprise lending trends in 2024, highlighting key developments in business financing. Read more.

Finance Latvia: Purchasing Power Sentiment Barometer – Baltic Residents Cautious About the Future, Concerns Over Financial Situation Grow

A new Finance Latvia survey reveals increasing concerns among Baltic residents about their financial security and future economic conditions. Read more (LV).

Czech Banking Association: Instead of Dozens of Forms, Only One – CBA Welcomes Unified Monthly Employer Reporting

The Czech Banking Association supports the introduction of a single monthly employer report, simplifying administrative processes for businesses. Read more (CZ).

Italian Banking Association: Banks and ABI – English Audio Guide Against Gender-Based Economic Violence Now Available Online

ABI has launched an English-language audio guide to raise awareness and combat economic violence against women. Read more (IT).

FROM THE INSTITUTIONS

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority: Keynote speech by Petra Hielkema at the EIOPA Sustainable Finance Conference

On 13 March 2025, EIOPA Chair Petra Hielkema delivered a keynote speech at the Sustainable Finance Conference, addressing the role of the insurance and pensions sector in advancing sustainability and managing climate-related risks. Read more.

European Central Bank: ECB launches pilot project for research access to confidential statistical data

The ECB has launched a pilot project granting academic researchers access to anonymized data on euro area banks, aiming to enhance economic research and cross-country financial analysis. Read more.

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