EBF MORNING BRIEF Monday 16 June 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 The Banker: Polishing the ‘p-factor’ to drum up EU growth The European Commission proposes halving capital requirements for securitisation exposures to revive the market and ease balance sheet pressure on banks, writes The Banker. Read more
Bloomberg: Currency Traders Are Ditching Dollar for Euro on Option Bets
The euro is gaining ground in global currency markets as traders shift from dollar-based contracts amid U.S. policy unpredictability and trade tensions, reports Bloomberg. Read more
Politico: Europe’s central banks are all cutting rates, even as tariffs tie the Fed’s hands
With Trump’s tariffs weighing on global trade, central banks across Europe are cutting rates to cushion their economies, while the U.S. Fed remains constrained by inflation concerns, writes Politico. Read more
S&P Global Market Intelligence: Sabadell sale of TSB would be among largest UK bank deals in a decade
Sabadell is reviewing offers for its UK arm TSB, with any sale likely to rank among the UK’s biggest bank transactions in ten years, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Read more |
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EVENTS -
Walter Eucken Institute – “Current regulatory policy challenges for central banks” (German)- Lecture by Dr. Joachim Nagel -
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Council ‘Horizontal Working Party on Cyber Issues’ Meeting
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FROM EBF EBF Vacancies! Work with us! Visit our Vacancies page to learn more about the opening. Read more “How to Improve Accessibility of Banking Services” event on 1 July, in Brussels & online On 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act will come into full effect, setting binding accessibility requirements for digital financial services. With more than 101 million Europeans living with a disability, this is a critical milestone for inclusion across the financial sector. Read more and sign up |
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FROM EBF MEMBERS Finance Denmark: Quick transactions and rising prices dominate the condominium market Finance Denmark reports that apartment buyers are acting faster and paying higher prices, particularly in central Copenhagen, where demand remains high. Read more (DA)
Luxembourg Bankers' Association: Intesa Sanpaolo confirms confidence in Luxembourg – strategic expansion into investment banking
ABBL announces that Intesa Sanpaolo will expand its operations in Luxembourg, reinforcing the country’s role as a strategic hub for investment banking. Read more
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland: BPFI Mortgage Market Profile H2 2024
BPFI presents key data on Ireland’s mortgage market, noting increased switching activity and growth in first-time buyer lending in the second half of 2024. Read more
Swiss Bankers Association: SNB Financial Stability Report – expected rate cut and positive remarks on banks’ resilience
SwissBanking highlights the SNB’s 2025 report, which forecasts a rate cut and affirms the strong capital and liquidity positions of Swiss banks. Read more |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS European Banking Authority: The EBA publishes 2024 Report of its key achievements and activities The EBA’s annual report outlines its 2024 accomplishments, including progress on Basel III implementation, digital finance supervision, and ESG risk management. Read more
Bank for International Settlements: US dollar's slide in April 2025: the role of FX hedging
New BIS analysis links the April 2025 weakening of the US dollar to FX hedging activity by non-US investors, especially in Asia. Read more
European Securities and Markets Authority: ESMA launches selection of Consolidated Tape Provider for shares and ETFs
ESMA has opened the selection process for the first Consolidated Tape Provider for shares and ETFs, with applications due by 25 July 2025. Read more
European Central Bank: Where do we stand with inflationary pressures arising from price resetting?
The ECB analyses how infrequent repricing of certain services, especially those with administered prices, continues to sustain services inflation in early 2025. Read more |
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