EBF MORNING BRIEF Thursday 13 March 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 S&P Global Market Intelligence: UK banks book highest deposit growth among large European banks in Q4 2024 Deposit flows at 18 of the 26 largest European banks increased in Q4 2024, led by HSBC, Barclays, and Standard Chartered, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence. Read more.
Risk.net: Gilt repo clearing mandate on Bank of England's radar
The Bank of England is considering mandating clearing for UK government bonds and repos following stress test results, reports Risk.net. Read more.
The Banker: FCA throws out ‘name and shame’ proposal after strong backlash
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has scrapped its plan to publicly identify firms under investigation following industry criticism, reports The Banker. Read more. |
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EVENTS Thursday 13 March Deutsche Bundesbank: ‘Climate change, environment, financial markets, regulation – the view of a central bank’ Forum Bundesbank Council Working Party on Financial Services and the Banking Union (Banking Union) ECB: Euro area quarterly pension funds statistics (statistical release) (Q4 2024) Council Horizontal Working Party on Cyber Issues
Friday 14 March
Bank of England, Ipsos: Inflation Attitudes Survey (Feb. 2025) ECB and Eurosystem templates on international reserves and foreign currency liquidity (Jan. 2025) – data release |
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UPCOMING EBF EVENTS
European Money Week - March 18 at 9 AM Join us at the EBF Premises for the 11th edition of European Money Week, themed "From Financial Literacy to European Legacy: Building Financially Resilient Generations." This year's event highlights the importance of equipping citizens with the knowledge and skills necessary for a stronger financial future. Read more and register here |
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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. |
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FROM EBF MEMBERS Luxembourg Bankers' Association: KPMG & ABBL New Industry Report – Sectorial Study on Depositary and Custodian Banking Activities ABBL and KPMG release a sectoral study analyzing the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in depositary and custodian banking. Read more.
Czech Banking Association: Consumer Prices Only Slightly Slowed to 2.7% Due to Strong Core Inflation
CBA reports that inflation in the Czech Republic remains high, with consumer prices slowing only marginally to 2.7% due to persistent core inflation. Read more (CZ).
Lithuanian Banking Association: Students from Vilnius to Represent Lithuania in the European Money Quiz
The Lithuanian Banking Association announces that students from Vilnius have won the national competition and will represent Lithuania in the European Money Quiz finals. Read more (LT).
UK Finance: The Future of Verification – Rethinking Financial Security
UK Finance explores how advancements in digital verification can reshape financial security and fraud prevention. Read more. |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS
European Central Bank: Working paper series – Consumer attitudes towards a central bank digital currency
An ECB working paper examines European consumer attitudes toward a potential digital euro, highlighting the impact of information, adoption likelihood, and preferences for existing payment methods. Read more.
European Securities and Markets Authority: Consultation on draft regulatory technical standards for open-ended loan-originating funds
ESMA has launched a consultation on draft regulatory technical standards for open-ended loan-originating funds, aiming to enhance risk management and investor protection. Read more. |
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ABOUT THE EUROPEAN BANKING FEDERATION
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