EBF MORNING BRIEF Tuesday 18 February 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
Politico: How von der Leyen blindsided Brussels with her deregulation drive
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has initiated a rapid deregulation agenda aimed at simplifying EU rules to enhance industrial competitiveness, catching many in Brussels by surprise, reports Politico. Read more.
Bloomberg: ECB Watchers Are Now Forecasting Even Lower Rates for 2026
Analysts now anticipate that the European Central Bank will implement deeper interest rate cuts extending into 2026 to support the Eurozone economy, writes Bloomberg. Read more.
MLex: Crypto companies see EU pushing for implementation of G20 standards
The European Union is advocating for the adoption of G20 standards in the crypto industry, aiming to enhance regulatory oversight and harmonization, according to MLex. Read more. |
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MAIN EVENTS -
Bruegel ‘Preserving and enhancing open financial markets: a conversation with Andrew Bailey’ fireside chat -
Council Economic and Financial Affairs – meeting -
RUSI Thought Leadership Launch supported by Cisco ‘Digital Priorities for Defence in an Uncertain World’ exclusive roundtable -
IFC Workshop on Data Science in Central Banking – workshop -
European Parliament Committee on Budgetary Control (CONT) Meeting -
Council Working Party on Telecommunications and Information Society -
European Parliament ‘Hybrid War: protection of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea’ public hearing -
Council Economic And Financial Affairs Press Conference -
European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) Meeting
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UPCOMING EBF EVENTS 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. Register to attend here
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 THE EBF
Call for Tender: EU-funded project “Shaping generative AI for a sustainable and fair services economy”
Connect Europe, European Banking Federation and UNI Europa are commencing an EU-funded project “Shaping generative AI for a sustainable and fair services economy”. Read more.
New EBF Vacancy! Work with us!
Visit our Vacancies page to learn more about the opening. Read more |
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FROM EBF MEMBERS Banking & Payments Federation Ireland: Square International’s John O’Beirne appointed Chair of Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland (FPAI) Square International’s John O’Beirne has been named Chair of the FPAI, focusing on innovation in financial services. Read more.
Finance Latvia: 39% of People Financially Support Their Parents, Many Cannot Afford To
A Swedbank Financial Institute survey reveals that 39% of Latvians provide financial support to their parents, mainly for food and medical expenses. This creates a financial burden for many households. Read more (LV).
Italian Banking Association: Monthly Report – February 2025
ABI publishes its latest report covering key trends in the Italian banking sector. Read more (IT) |
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FROM THE INSTITUTIONS
European Securities and Markets Authority: ESMA consults on criteria for the assessment of knowledge and competence under MiCA
ESMA has launched a consultation on the criteria for assessing the knowledge and competence of individuals providing crypto-asset services under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Read more. |
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ABOUT THE EUROPEAN BANKING FEDERATION
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