EBF WEEKLY + FINANCIAL REGULATION AGENDA
For the week starting Monday 23 June 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 

Financial Times: EU weighs UK-style trade deal with US

The European Commission is pushing for a limited trade agreement with the US, similar to the recent UK deal, to avoid full-scale retaliation over tariffs. Some EU countries, including France, favour a tougher stance, while others urge continued dialogue, reports the Financial Times. Read more

The Banker: Bank of London parent posts third year of losses as total deficits top £100mn

Oplyse Holdings, parent of the Bank of London, posted nearly £50mn in losses for 2023, bringing cumulative deficits to £110mn. Governance turmoil and auditor warnings of “material uncertainty” cast doubt over its viability, writes The Banker. Read more

Risk.net: BNP Paribas eyes selective algo white label tie-ups

BNP Paribas plans to expand its white-labelling programme to allow regional banks access to its FX execution algorithms, following a recent partnership with Lloyds, reports Risk.net. Read more

Reuters: Norway central bank cuts rates in surprise move, eyes further reduction

Norges Bank unexpectedly cut its policy rate to 4.25% and signalled another reduction this year as inflation falls faster than expected, writes Reuters. Read more

FINANCIAL REGULATION AGENDA for next week

Monday 23 June

• Walter Eucken Institute – “Current regulatory policy challenges for central banks” (German)- Lecture by Dr. Joachim Nagel

• Coreper II - meeting

• Council ‘Horizontal Working Party on Cyber Issues’ Meeting

Tuesday 24 June

• Flossbach von Storch Foundation – “Good debt – bad debt? Connections from an economic and educational perspective” (German) Panel

• Council ‘Working Party on Telecommunications and Information Society’ Meeting

• ECSO ‘EU Funding Opportunities in Cybersecurity and Network’ Brokerage Event

• ECB: Monthly indicators on government debt securities (May-2025) – data release

Wednesday 25 June

• Council ‘Working Party on Information Exchange and Data Protection (DAPIX)’ Meeting

• Swiss National Bank: Quarterly Bulletin 2/2025 (Report and SNB data portal) – data release

• Governing Council of the ECB: non-monetary policy meeting

• Coreper II ‘Informal Permanent Representatives Committee’ – meeting

• Coreper I – meeting

• Amazon Academy ‘Strengthening Consumer Trust in the Single Market’ event

• Bank of England: ‘Transforming monetary policy – How should we think about uncertainty and risks?’ Conference

• Bruegel ‘AI and the energy sector: navigating a two-way transformation’ Seminar

• European Parliament ‘Committee on Security and Defence’ Ordinary meeting

• WTO ‘Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade’ Meeting

• ECB ‘General Council meeting’

Thursday 26 June

• Bank of England: Capital Issuance May – data release

• Eurostat: Economy and finance EU/EA aggregates for capital stocks (2022) – data release

• European Banking Authority ‘Public hearing on Implementing Technical Standards on amended disclosure requirements for ESG risks, equity exposures and aggregate exposure to shadow banking entities’

• CEPS ‘EuroStack: a concrete pathway to European digital sovereignty and strategic autonomy’ Event

Friday 27 June

• Coreper I – meeting

• Eurostat: Economy and finance Main GDP and employment aggregates (expressed in PPS) (2024) – data release

FROM THE EBF

EBF Vacancies! Work with us!

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“How to Improve Accessibility of Banking Services” event on 1 July, in Brussels & online

On 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act will come into full effect, setting binding accessibility requirements for digital financial services. With more than 101 million Europeans living with a disability, this is a critical milestone for inclusion across the financial sector. Read more and sign up

FROM EBF MEMBERS

Luxembourg Bankers' Association: Nexus 2025 – AI in Action: Practical insights from the financial sector

ABBL recaps key takeaways from Nexus 2025, where industry experts shared use cases and reflections on the impact of artificial intelligence in banking. Read more

UK Finance: Banks working to support access to finance for disabled entrepreneurs

UK Finance highlights ongoing efforts across the banking sector to improve accessibility and tailored financial services for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Read more

Association of German Banks: MACH2 Future Event – The future within reach

The Association of German Banks co-hosts MACH2, an immersive education event for students exploring the future of finance, technology, and sustainability. Read more (DE)

Febelfin: How much is your name worth in Gamecoins?

Febelfin warns against identity theft in online gaming, raising awareness of how scammers use fake prizes to extract personal information. Read more (FR)

FROM THE INSTITUTIONS

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority: EIOPA tells insurers and pension funds to remain vigilant about their exposure to geopolitical and macroeconomic risks

EIOPA’s June Financial Stability Report finds insurance and pensions sectors stable but warns of growing risks from market volatility, cyber threats, and trade disruptions. Read more

European Securities and Markets Authority: ESMA publishes the final report on the active account requirement under EMIR 3

ESMA outlines final regulatory standards for the active account requirement, a key tool under EMIR 3 to reduce EU reliance on third-country CCPs. Read more

European Central Bank: Strengthening economies in a stormy and fragmenting world

ECB President Christine Lagarde delivered remarks in Kyiv stressing the need for deeper integration and resilience in a world of geopolitical and economic fragmentation. Read more

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