EBF MORNING BRIEF Monday 16 June 2025 Good morning. Here are the top news stories and events in European banking, financial regulation and EU policy, brought to you by the European Banking Federation.
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FROM THE MEDIA Bloomberg: BPCE to Acquire Lone Star’s Novo Banco in €6.4 Billion Deal BPCE will acquire Portugal’s Novo Banco in a €6.4 billion deal, furthering European banking consolidation. Portuguese Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento welcomed the move as a vote of confidence in the country, reports Bloomberg. Read more
Politico: Bulgaria won’t ‘do a Greece’ when it joins eurozone, central bank chief promises
Bulgaria’s central bank governor Dimitar Radev told Politico the country remains committed to fiscal discipline as it prepares to adopt the euro, dismissing fears of post-accession instability. Read more
Risk.net: BoE analysis sparks debate over reuse of repo collateral
A Bank of England blog post has sparked concern that regulators may crack down on the reuse of repo collateral, a practice that could heighten volatility in money markets, writes Risk.net. Read more
Reuters: Dutch pick Olaf Sleijpen as new central bank president
The Netherlands has selected Olaf Sleijpen to succeed Klaas Knot as President of De Nederlandsche Bank, highlighting continuity in ECB policymaking. Sleijpen, currently executive director at DNB, will take over on July 1, writes Reuters. Read more |
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EVENTS BIS: Consolidated banking statistics (2024-Q4) – data release ECB and Eurosystem templates on international reserves and foreign currency liquidity (May-2025) – data release |
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S&P Global Market Intelligence & EBF Webinar
Value-added: Market valuation of EU banks at a turbulent time Join us on June 18 at 2PM CEST for the latest edition of the European Banking Federation and S&P Global Market Intelligence webinar, where experts will explore what's driving the rebound in EU bank valuations and how the sector is positioned amid consolidation, digitalization, and global uncertainty. Register here |
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FROM EBF EBF Response: Consultation on proposed RTS in the context of the EBA’s response to the European Commission’s Call for advice on new AMLA mandates The European Banking Federation (EBF) has submitted its response to the European Banking Authority (EBA) on the proposed Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) in the context of the EBA’s response to the European Commission’s Call for advice on the new AML Authority (AMLA) mandates. The EBF welcomes the EBA’s efforts to strengthen the EU’s AML/CFT framework through the RTS. Read more |
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FROM EBF MEMBERS Finance Denmark: Capital requirements hit 20 percent harder than previously assumed A new analysis from Finance Denmark shows that the latest capital requirements have a significantly greater impact on Danish banks than expected, potentially affecting lending capacity. Read more (DA)
Association of Banks in Luxembourg: New guidelines on look-through and control
ABBL publishes new guidelines to help members navigate complex regulatory requirements on look-through and control in investment fund structures. Read more
Czech Banking Association: CBA Hypomonitor May 2025 – Higher volume of mortgages, interest rate fell to 4.60%
CBA reports a rise in mortgage lending in May, with average rates declining, suggesting renewed momentum in the housing finance market. Read more (CS)
Association of German Public Banks: Regulatory pause now – for a well-considered financial market regulation in Europe
VÖB calls for a regulatory pause to reflect on the cumulative burden of financial regulation and ensure more coherent EU policymaking. Read more (DE) |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS Basel Committee on Banking Supervision: A framework for the voluntary disclosure of climate-related financial risks The Committee introduces a flexible, voluntary framework for banks to disclose climate-related financial risks, balancing evolving data quality with the need for comprehensive risk insights. Read more
European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority: EIOPA publishes its 2024 Annual Report
EIOPA highlights key 2024 achievements in sustainable insurance, digital risk supervision, regulatory simplification, and efforts to boost EU financial stability and competitiveness. Read more |
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