FROM THE MEDIA

Bloomberg: ESG risks pose ‘clear and present danger’ to banks

The finance industry isn’t doing enough to protect itself from environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, according to the chairman of the European Banking Authority (EBA), Jose Manuel Campa. In an interview with Bloomberg, Campa also said there’s also more in the pipeline to ensure European banks are properly prepared for the risks posed by climate change but he appeared to reject EU discussions around potentially using capital requirements for banks to steer capital toward ESG-friendly industries. Read more

FT: End of ECB stimulus to leave demand ‘void’ in bond market

The end of the European Central Bank (ECB)’s huge bond-buying regime will leave a “void” of demand in the bloc’s corporate debt market, investors warn, as they brace themselves for interest rate rises and more volatility. As reported by the Financial Times (FT), this will lead to greater dispersion of spreads and to companies seeking less financing. Read more

S&P Global Market Intelligence: CaixaBank to ride rising interest rate wave toward profitability goals

According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, CaixaBank is well positioned to deliver on its projected boost to profitability in the coming years because of its loan book's sensitivity to rising interest rates. CaixaBank is among the eurozone banks set to benefit from rising rates as its revenue is derived mainly from lending to homeowners, consumers and businesses. Read more

MAIN EVENTS

Thursday 9 June

• Council Working Party on Tax Questions (Direct Taxation)

• EIB ‘Investing in Net Zero: Leading the Way’ conference

• Bruegel ‘Through crises towards stability: reflections on 10 years of the ESM with Klaus Regling’ event

• EBF ‘A Single Market for Data: How does Open Finance fit?’ Digital Thursdays event

• UCL ‘The SDGs as an asset class? Getting serious about green finance for development’ event

Friday 10 June

• Council Working Party of Financial Counsellors

• Council Working Party on Financial Services and the Banking Union (Financial Services)

• Council Working Party on Tax Questions (Direct Taxation)

• Council Horizontal Working Party on Cyber Issues

For a full-year overview of key financial regulation events: click here

COMING TODAY

A Single Market for Data:
How does Open Finance fit?

FROM THE EBF MEMBERS

UK Finance: Household finances calm, but storm clouds gathering

UK Finance's latest Household Finance Review looks at the trends in consumer borrowing and spending in Q1 2022. Despite clouds brewing on the economic horizon, the broad aggregate picture could be summarised as “so far, so good.” Spending appears broadly back to pre-pandemic trends, with increases in Q1 seen in the travel and entertainment sectors, which were amongst those most subdued over the past two years. Read more

Finance Latvia: Despite economic challenges, Latvians plan to travel 

The summer months are the most popular holiday season, which this year coincides with major economic challenges due to the post-pandemic and geopolitical situation. Finance Latvia asks: do Latvians plan to go on vacation? According to a Swedbank Financial Institute's survey, more than half of Latvians admit that their holiday travel plans have not been significantly affected by the rising cost of living. Read more (LV)

NVB: Banks support Minister Kaag's ambitions of making financial sector more sustainable

The Dutch Banking Association (NVB) shares the urgency of Minister Kaag in calling for acceleration in making the financial sector more sustainable. This will prevent irreparable damage to the earth and achieve a sustainable economy. The NVB therefore supports the tightened ambitions of the cabinet. Read more (NL)

FROM THE INSTITUTIONS

EBA: Consultation on technical standards on the identification of a GCC

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched a public consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on the identification of a group of connected clients (GCC). The draft RTS, in conjunction with the EBA Guidelines on connected clients, provide the complete framework for the identification of the GCC. The consultation runs until 8 September 2022. Read more

SRB: Response to the EC’s targeted consultation on the evaluation of state aid rules for banks in difficulty

The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has made a submission to the European Commission (EC)’s targeted consultation on the evaluation of state aid rules for banks in difficulty. The Commission will evaluate how State aid rules contributed to tackling moral hazard through burden-sharing measures, and how they mitigated competition distortions stemming from the granting of aid. Read more

ECB: Inclusive banking

"It’s possible for banks to provide good customer service while also improving cost efficiency by closing branches and enhancing digitalization," says European Central Bank (ECB) Supervisory Board Chair Andrea Enria. Digitalization frees up resources to help those who are less tech-savvy. Read more

FROM THE EBF

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