EBF WEEKLY + FINANCIAL REGULATION AGENDA
For the week starting Monday 12 May 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: Banks’ growing bitcoin interest held back by Basel requirements

Basel’s 1,250% capital charge on bitcoin holdings is discouraging banks from entering the crypto market, despite strong institutional demand; banks are now lobbying for rule changes to enable wider participation, reports The Banker. Read more

Reuters: Bid target Banco BPM raises 2025 guidance after strong first quarter

Banco BPM raised its 2025 profit forecast to €1.95bn after a 38% surge in Q1 net income, driven by fee and trading revenue gains, despite margin pressure, reports Reuters. Read more

Financial Times: UK regulator to dilute mortgage lending rules

The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed easing mortgage rules to boost lending and support economic growth, reducing requirements for advice and affordability checks, though consumer groups warn this could revive mis-selling risks, writes the FT. Read more

FINANCIAL REGULATION AGENDA for next week

Monday 12 May

Council Horizontal Working Party on Cyber Issues

Tuesday 13 May

Bank of England: Asset Purchase Facility Quarterly Report (2025 Q1) – data release

EBA Public hearing on Regulatory Technical Standards on on the threshold of activity at which Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) providing ‘banking-type ancillary services’

European Corporate Governance Conference: Unlocking European Competitiveness

Wednesday 14 May

Coreper II – meeting

ESAs online workshop with ICT third-party providers: CTPP designation and the preparatory phase for the oversight framework

ECB: Euro money market statistics (12-Mar-2025 / 22-Apr-2025) – data release

Thursday 15 May

Bundesbank symposium – event

MEP Rasmus Andresen at European Parliament ‘Beyond Compliance I AML implementation across non-financial businesses and professions’ event

ECB and Eurosystem templates on international reserves and foreign currency liquidity ( Apr 2025) – data release

Friday 16 May

ECB: Securities issues statistics (Apr-2025) – data release

FROM THE EBF

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FROM EBF MEMBERS

Luxembourg Bankers' Association: The ABBL at the SCynergy Event – Exploring the Power of AI and Advanced Computing in Finance

ABBL participated in the SCynergy event to discuss how AI and advanced computing are transforming financial services in Luxembourg and beyond. Read more.

UK Finance: Ethics and AI – Navigating the Cybersecurity and Privacy Tightrope

UK Finance examines the ethical tensions in deploying AI in financial services, especially balancing cybersecurity and customer privacy. Read more.

Lithuanian Banking Association: Which Direction for Lithuania’s Pension System – Forward or Backward?

LBA explores options for reforming Lithuania’s pension system, urging forward-looking, sustainable solutions to strengthen retirement security. Read more (LT).

Italian Banking Association: ABI Lab Joins ECB Platform for the Digital Euro

ABI confirms that ABI Lab is participating in the ECB’s collaborative platform to explore infrastructure for a future digital euro. Read more (IT).

FROM THE INSTITUTIONS

European Central Bank: ECB staff contribution to the European Commission’s targeted consultation on the application of the market risk prudential framework

The ECB opposes delaying the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) framework, warning that further postponement would increase risks and penalise prepared banks. Read more

EIOPA: Monthly update of the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II – end-April 2025

EIOPA published updated technical information on the symmetric adjustment to the equity capital charge under Solvency II for end-April 2025. Read more

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