EBF MORNING BRIEF  Wednesday 30 April 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.Â
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FROM THEÂ MEDIA Â Bloomberg: Some ECB Officials Push to Curb Scope of Bank Oversight Arm A group of ECB officials are pushing to reduce the number of banks under direct supervision in an effort to cut red tape and simplify rules, though any change would require complex legislation, reports Bloomberg. Read more
The Banker: European banks score poorly on net zero transition plans, according to new study
Only two of Europe’s 20 largest banks scored above 50 out of 100 in a study by Reclaim Finance, which called on EU regulators to toughen climate rules for banks, writes The Banker. Read more
Reuters: Deutsche Bank posts 39% rise in first-quarter profit, but tariffs weigh
Deutsche Bank reported a 39% profit increase in Q1 2025, driven by bond and currency trading, but warned of tariff-related risks and set aside extra provisions, reports Reuters. Read more |
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MAIN EVENTS -
Bank of England: Credit union quarterly statistics (2024 Q4) – data release -
BIS: Consolidated banking statistics (2024-Q4) – data release -
Council Working Party on Financial Services and the Banking Union (Banking Union) -
Coreper I – meeting
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FROM EBFÂ MEMBERS Â Finance Denmark: Young Danes Are Shaping the Future of Investment Culture Finance Denmark highlights a growing interest in investing among young people, marking a cultural shift toward financial engagement and long-term planning. Read more (DA).
Finance Finland: A Bank or the Police Will Never Ask for Your Online Banking Credentials – A Scammer Will
Finance Finland reinforces public awareness around fraud prevention, reminding consumers never to share online banking credentials. Read more (FI).
Lithuanian Banking Association: One Crucial Question to Ask Before Taking Out a Loan – Most People Ignore It
LBA urges consumers to reflect on a key consideration—whether they can repay—before taking out a loan, amid rising personal debt. Read more (LT).
Polish Bank Association: InfoDOK Report – Q1 2025
ZBP releases the latest edition of its InfoDOK report, offering insights into banking fraud cases and document misuse in Q1 2025. Read more (PL). |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS Â European Securities and Markets Authority: ESMA issues supervisory guidelines to prevent market abuse under MiCA ESMA published guidelines for national supervisors on detecting and preventing market abuse in crypto-asset markets under MiCA, including risks related to social media manipulation and cross-border trading. Read more
European Central Bank: ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results – March 2025
Consumer inflation expectations for one year ahead rose to 2.9%, while those for three and five years ahead remained stable. Economic growth expectations stayed negative. Read more |
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