Friends 'Weekly' Newsletter
05 November 2015
EBA, Basel III, ESMA, EIOPA, UCITS, AIFMD, MNI Survey, Single Market, EMU, Brexit, Greece, bank resolution, Banking Union, G-SIBs, European deposit insurance and more.
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Articles from 29 October 2015 - 05 November 2015 |
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FSB: New measures to promote resolvability, including effective cross-border resolution
The FSB released two finalised guidance papers and three consultative documents as part of its policy agenda to end “too-big-to-fail” and promote the resolvability of all financial institutions that could be systemic in failure. |
BIS/FSB: Information on global systemically important banks published by the Basel Committee
In conjunction with the publication by the Financial Stability Board of the updated list of global systemically important banks (G-SIBs), the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has released further information. |
EBA finds further increase in EU banks capital ratios in 2015
In its risk dashboard for the EU banking sector, the EBA gives an overview of the health of EU banks for the second quarter of 2015. While capital ratios have increased, the quality of loan portfolios remains weak, but EU banks profitability has increased compared to last year. |
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EIOPA consults on revised preparatory Guidelines on product oversight and governance
The EIOPA published a Consultation Paper on its revised proposal for preparatory Guidelines on product oversight and governance arrangements by insurance undertakings and insurance distributors (POG Guidelines). |
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Asset Management |
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ESMA publishes responses to the consultation on Guidelines on sound remuneration policies under the UCITS Directive and AIFMD
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the responses received to the consultation on Guidelines on sound remuneration policies under the UCITS Directive and AIFMD. |
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BIS: From the Vasa to the Basel framework - The dangers of instability
BIS's Ingves said that the BCBS is now "clearly within reach of finalising the Basel III reform package," and outlined the Committee's ongoing reforms. |
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Deepening EMU – Round-up of Key Events – October 2015
Brexit and Brexin campaigns were launched, and British PM Cameron geared up EU reform talks. The ECON updated EU rules on online payments, and BCBS' Ingves said that the Basel III policy response to the financial crisis is complete. |
Completing Economic and Monetary Union
Graham Bishop’s Plan for a Temporary Eurobill Fund as a Stepping Stone to Stage 2. |
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Policy Network: What would 'out' look like?
Advocates for Brexit have suggested a range of alternative options for the UK instead of EU membership. This report rigorously examines four of the most widely canvassed alternatives: the Norwegian option, the Swiss option, relying on WTO trading rules alone, and a special preferential UK deal. |
MNI Survey Shows Financial Markets See Future Eurozone as a ‘Two-Speed’ Club
MNI’s Eurozone barometer finds that most market participants feel Eurozone will stay a safe haven; 71% of respondents believe UK should remain inside the EU. |
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A deeper and fairer Single Market: Commission boosts opportunities for citizens and business
The European Commission has presented a roadmap to deliver on President Juncker’s political commitment to unleash the full potential of the Single Market and make it the launchpad for Europe to thrive in the global economy. |
Inquiry launched into completing Europe's Economic and Monetary Union
The House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee launches an inquiry into completing Europe's Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). |
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Budgetary |
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Financial Times: The eurozone’s fiscally lax nations are at it again
France, Italy and Spain are slipping the EU budget leash. The real danger is that an enduring mistrust over rule-bending will prevent the eurozone from achieving the closer banking, fiscal and economic union required to survive another serious crisis. |
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