Luis de Guindos
ECB looks to simplify bank regs, supervision and reporting
Recommendations include merged buffers, lesser reporting burdens and an easier life for smaller banks
ECB says tariff shocks ‘continue to reverberate’
Stability review says risk of slowdown has “increased markedly”, though banks are better placed than in 2008
EU policy-makers lash out at Trump’s trade policy
Central banks say tariffs will create “many losers” in both Europe and the US
Policy uncertainty ‘exceptionally high’ – de Guindos
Prudence needed as evaluating likely outcomes “no longer possible”, ECB vice-president says
EBA launches stricter EU-wide stress test for 2025
Banks face more scrutiny of credit risks following “overly optimistic projections” in past exercises
Banknotes: October to December 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
ECB vice-president warns of US AI bubble
Now is not the time to deregulate banks, says Luis de Guindos
ECB reviewing QE but 2% target ‘not up for debate’ – de Guindos
Completing banking union should be the “number one priority” for EU economic policy, says official
ECB June rate cut likely if there are ‘no surprises’ – de Guindos
No sign yet of an oil shock but geopolitical risks are relevant, ECB vice-president says
De Guindos says eurozone faces technical recession
ECB vice-president says disinflation process is likely to slow in 2024
Eurozone banks show “early signs of stress”, ECB warns
High interest rate will test eurozone’s resilience while some non-banks are at risk, review says
PEPP to become ECB’s weapon of choice
Facing high but falling inflation, the governing council is expected to hold rates
Italian government picks ECB’s Panetta as new governor
Italy may struggle to maintain seat at ECB’s executive board if Panetta heads Bank of Italy
Eurozone needs harmonised resolution tools, officials say
Commission proposals could bolster stability and common deposit insurance plans, say supervisors
Common deposit insurance essential for financial stability, says ECB
Central bank says tighter financial conditions are putting pressure on households and businesses
Common deposit insurance a ‘crucial step’ – ECB’s de Guindos
ECB vice-president says this is the European banking system’s main vulnerability
The ECB’s collateral conundrum
A lack of high-quality collateral in the eurozone has resulted in money market rates lagging ECB policy rates, hampering monetary policy transmission
ECB warns array of risks threatens financial system
Luis de Guindos calls on governments to avoid fiscal policies running against tighter monetary policy
Nagel lays out conditions for ECB anti-fragmentation instrument
Bundesbank president says it should be temporary and only used in “exceptional circumstances”
War in Ukraine raising eurozone stability risks, says ECB
Non-bank sector vulnerable to higher interest rates, financial stability review finds
ECB warns of ‘pockets of exuberance’ in credit, asset and housing markets
High inflation could have “longer-lasting” effects and weigh on the recovery, says financial stability review