Bankers Call on EU to Include Capital Rules in Rollback of ESG EBF WEEKLY + FINANCIAL REGULATION AGENDA
For the week starting Monday 7 April 2025 An overview of the main financial regulation and banking stories this week and a look ahead to key events for the upcoming week, brought to you by the European Banking Federation. Recommend the EBF newsletters to a colleague. Click here to sign up! |
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FROM THE MEDIA Bloomber Law: Bankers Call on EU to Include Capital Rules in Rollback of ESG The European Banking Federation has asked EU policymakers to adjust a planned rollback of ESG rules to encompass the bloc’s framework for setting capital requirements, writes Bloomber Law. Read more
S&P Global Market Intelligence: European defense splurge offers golden SME lending opportunity for banks
According to S&P Global Market intelligence, European governments' plans to massively increase defense spending will require huge investment in the sector's supply chain. Read more
Reuters: European shares drop at end of brutal week after Trump's tariff blow
European shares dipped on Friday, heading for their steepest weekly loss in three years, reporth Reuters. Read more
Financial Times: Europe braces for flood of Chinese goods after US tariffs
EU officials ready emergency measures to prevent onslaught of discounted products in ‘economic nightmare’, as per Financial Times. Read more |
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FINANCIAL REGULATION AGENDA for next week
Monday 7 April
Bank of England to visit Darlington to hear the views of local people about the cost of living - event details Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection ERA’s 2025 Annual Conference looks at AI and fundamental rights Fortinet ‘Accelerate25’ conference ESGB ‘Savings and Investments Union Unpacked: Lessons from Sweden’ event Committee on Budgetary Control Joint meeting Public Hearing on the Rule of Law Conditionality Mechanism Tuesday 8 April European Competition Law Tuesdays: Private regulation and competition policy Council Working Party of Financial Counsellors Committee on Budgetary Control Ordinary meeting Wednesday 9 April Bruegel Conference on globalisation and geo-economic fragmentation Council Working Party on Competitiveness and Growth – Internal Market IBA/ABA 25th Annual US and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference Thursday 10 April ECB: Long term interest rates statistics (Mar-2025) release Council Budget Committee meeting EIB Meeting No. 581 of the Board of Directors Friday 11 April Informal meeting of economic and financial affairs ministers |
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FROM THE EBF
New EBF Vacancy! Work with us!
Visit our Vacancies page to learn more about the opening. Read more
EBF response to European Commission consultation on Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act The European Banking Federation (EBF) has submitted its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act. While welcoming the initial steps toward simplification, EBF highlights that substantial challenges for banks remain. Read more
New EBF article! - Savings and Investments Union (SIU): A watershed moment?
In this article, our deputy CEO Sébastien de Brouwer poses a key question: Is Savings and Investments Union (SIU) the watershed moment Europe needs and deserves? Read more |
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FROM EBF MEMBERS
Finance Denmark: Consultation response - Savings and Investment Union
Finance Denmark has submitted a consultation response to the EU Special Committee on the European Commission's communication on "Savings and Investment Union. Read more (DK)
Finance UK: Navigating the new realities of liquidity risk in banking
LBV outlines strategic developments and decisions aimed at strengthening the Liechtenstein banking sector in the years ahead. Read more
Romanian Association of Banks: 7,800 students registered for the national final of the European Money financial education competition
Over 7,800 Romanian students joined the 7th European Money Quiz final in March 2025 to promote financial and digital literacy. Read more (RO) |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS European Central Bank: Euro area quarterly balance of payments and international investment position: fourth quarter of 2024 In 2024, the euro area posted a €426 billion current account surplus (2.8% of GDP) and €1.66 trillion in net investment assets (10.9% of GDP), with key surpluses vis-à-vis the UK and Switzerland and a deficit with China. Read more
European Commission: Statement by President von der Leyen on the announcement of universal tariffs by the US
President Trump’s universal tariffs harm the global economy, hurt consumers and businesses, and Europe will stand united to defend its interests and support fair trade. Read more
Bank for International Settlements: Project AISE: enhancing financial supervision with AI-powered tools
BIS has launched Project AISE (Artificial Intelligence Supervisory Enhancer) to develop a flexible AI-driven toolkit designed to support financial supervisors in handling the growing complexity of regulatory oversight. Read more |
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