EBF MORNING BRIEF  Tuesday 8 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
 The Banker: How the EUâs âtrade bazookaâ could impact banks Trumpâs escalating trade war has brought a little-known EU policy tool into focus as the European Commission considers its response to U.S. tariffs, writes The Banker. Read more
Euronews: Von der Leyen offers Trump 'zero-for-zero' tariffs deal on all industrial goods
"Europe is always ready for a good deal," Ursula von der Leyen says as trade tensions with the United States reach all-time high, Euronews. Read more
Financial Times: Global stocks tumble as Donald Trump offers no respite from tariffs
Markets plunged further on Monday as President Trump signaled he would stick to his aggressive trade policies, despite rising fears of a global recession, reports the Financial Times. Read more |
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Committee on Budgetary Control Ordinary meeting
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FROM EBF MEMBERS  Finance Denmark: Love scams are on the rise again Love scams are rising again, with 2024 seeing losses return to 2022 levels after a drop in 2023, although the true extent may be even greater. Read more (DK)
UK Finance: UK public and private capital markets â A unified strategy for growth and prosperity
The UKâs capital marketsâboth public and privateâplay a critical role in providing UK businesses with the funding they need to operate, innovate and grow. Read more
German Banking Association: Sustainable Finance Heat Map: Overview of rules on sustainable finance
The Sustainable Finance Heat Map offers an overview of major sustainable finance rules and standards. Read more (DE) |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority: EIOPA launches Europe-wide liquidity stress test of occupational pension funds EIOPA has launched its fifth stress test of European pension funds, focusing on sensitivity to yield curve shifts and liquidity risks, especially for investors using synthetic leverage. Read more |
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