EBF WEEKLY + FINANCIAL REGULATION AGENDA
For the week starting Monday 30 June 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.

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FROM THE MEDIA

The Banker: UK launches consultation on compulsory green plans for banks

The UK government will consult on mandatory climate transition plans for banks and large companies, aiming to align with international standards while cutting compliance costs by 25% to boost green finance and investor confidence, reports The Banker. Read more

Politico: France to cut extra €4.7B in spending this year as debt hits new record

France will cut nearly €5 billion in spending this year to meet its deficit target of 5.4% of GDP, adding to €5 billion in cuts announced in April, as debt levels reach historic highs, writes Politico. Read more

S&P Global Market Intelligence: Credit markets ‘numb to headline risk’ amid Israel-Iran conflict – ING

ING notes that despite the Israel-Iran conflict, credit markets remain resilient with strong demand for issuance that would have halted markets two decades ago, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Read more

Reuters: Bank of England's Bailey says jobs market slowing but inflation outlook uncertain

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said inflation remains uncertain despite recent increases, while signs of slackening in the UK labour market have strengthened, reports Reuters. Read more

FINANCIAL REGULATION AGENDA for next week

Monday 30 June

Bank of England: Banking sector regulatory capital (2025 Q1) – data release

Bank of England: Effective Interest Rates Statistical Release

Bank of England: Money and Credit Statistical Release

ECB Forum on Central Banking

European Central Bank ‘Monetary developments in the euro area’ Dataset Release

Tuesday 1 July

Polish Central Bank Monetary Policy Council – meeting

European Central Bank ‘Euro area seasonally adjusted HICP flash estimate’
Dataset Release

Accessibility EU & EBF: “How to Improve Accessibility of Banking Services” event

Wednesday 2 July

Atlantic Council ‘Central Bank Governor Leonardo Villar on Colombia’s monetary policy trajectory’ Event

Thursday 3 July

Bank of England: Credit Conditions Survey (2025 Q2)

Bank of England: Monthly Decision Maker Panel Data Release

BoE: Monthly Decision Maker Panel data (June 2025)

BoE: UK International Reserves (June 2025) – data release

BoE: Monthly Decision Maker Panel data (June 2025) – data release

BoE: Bank Liabilities Survey (2025 Q2) – data release

Bank of England: Bank Liabilities Survey (2025 Q2) – data release

Bank of England ‘UK International Reserves’ Statistics Release

Bundesbank: BaFin Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht - speech

Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken ‘Bankwirtschaftliche Tagung’ - speech

CEPS ‘What role for a wholesale digital euro in tomorrow’s financial ecosystem?’ Conference

European Central Bank ‘Euro area households and non-financial corporations (Dataset: QSA)’ Dataset Release

Friday 4 July

European Central Bank: Euro area bank interest rate statistics (Dataset: MIR)

Accessibility EU & EBF: “How to Improve Accessibility of Banking Services” event

FROM THE EBF

EBF Vacancies! Work with us!

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“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

FROM EBF MEMBERS

Finance Denmark: Banks and Victim Support Denmark enter cooperation to help victims of digital fraud

Finance Denmark announces a new partnership with Victim Support Denmark to provide better assistance to people affected by online fraud. Read more (DA)

Association of German Banks: Focus on retirement provision – survey shows urgent need for political action

The Association of German Banks highlights new survey results revealing that many Germans are worried about their retirement savings and call for supportive policies. Read more (DE)

Swiss Bankers Association: We have to shape the future of our banking sector

The Swiss Bankers Association emphasises that banks must lead in innovation and sustainability to remain competitive globally. Read more

FROM THE INSTITUTIONS

Single Resolution Board: SRB statement: Crisis Management and Deposit Insurance political agreement

The SRB welcomes the political agreement on Crisis Management and Deposit Insurance reform, enhancing options for managing smaller and mid-sized bank crises and strengthening Europe’s Banking Union framework. Read more

European Supervisory Authorities: ESAs launch consultation on how to integrate ESG risks in the financial stress tests for banks and insurers

The ESAs launched a public consultation on draft Joint Guidelines for integrating ESG risks into supervisory stress tests for banks and insurers, aiming for consistent EU-wide methodologies. Consultation closes on 11 September. Read more

European Council: European Council, 26-27 June 2025

EU leaders meet in Brussels to address geoeconomic challenges, Ukraine, the Middle East, European security, migration, and internal preparedness, reinforcing Europe’s global role. Read more

European Central Bank: Enhancing GDP nowcasts with ChatGPT: a novel application of PMI news releases

An ECB working paper finds that ChatGPT-derived sentiment scores from PMI news releases significantly enhance euro area GDP nowcasts beyond staff projections and Eurostat’s first GDP estimates. Read more

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