ECB expresses concern over draft Belgian laws

Minimum saving account rates could harm financial stability and policy transmission

National Bank of Belgium
The National Bank of Belgium
Photo: National Bank of Belgium

Three draft laws proposed by Belgium’s government could endanger financial stability and affect monetary policy transmission, the European Central Bank warned.

The ECB also cast doubt on the government’s argument that the country’s banks were making excessive profits that needed curbing. It said the proposals, which would set minimum deposit rates, could badly affect credit supply and harm banks’ risk management.

In May and June, the National Bank of Belgium asked for the ECB’s opinion on

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.