💹 Mixed market signals from the UK, regulatory debates in London, and Basel’s evolving stance on crypto, key updates shaping the banking landscape today. Stay informed with our Morning Brief -

The EBF urges EU policymakers to make simplification a priority. Regulatory complexity hurts Europe’s competitiveness and limits banks' support to households, businesses, and key investments. Smarter rules mean faster financing for Europe’s future. 📄

🇪🇺📰 In today’s EBF Morning Brief:. 🇺🇦 Ukraine calls for investors to fund its reconstruction.🇬🇷 Greece’s remarkable economic recovery.💶 BNP Paribas shows top share price upside in Europe. Read it all 👉

📝 EBF Morning Brief - Tuesday 8 July 2025:. Swedish inflation, Eurogroup on the euro, European spending, Association of German Banks position paper on AI, and other updates. Read the full newsletter here -

📢 Stay informed with the latest in European banking, policy, and financial regulation. 📰 Today’s highlights: UK fiscal worries, stablecoins in Europe, Spain’s economic agenda, and UN warnings on Gaza. 👉 Subscribe to the EBF Morning Brief:

🇪🇺📰 In today’s banking news:. ✔️ UK stocks rebound as PM backs finance minister .✔️ ECB debates euro’s rapid rise .✔️ Neil Woodford calls UK banks ‘absurdly cheap’ . 🔗 Read more in todays newsletter -

🇬🇧 UK markets tumble amid fiscal worries.🇪🇺 EU clashes with Brussels over bank mergers.💰 Private equity faces valuation doubts.🏦 Santander rises in UK rankings after TSB deal. 🔗 Read the full newsletter:

🇪🇺 European markets outshine US, Romania plans drastic cuts to tackle deficit, ECB pledges forceful action on inflation, and Bank of London orders full office return. These and more in today's newsletter 👉

The EU T+1 Industry Committee has published its High-Level Road Map, built by 80+ institutions to help markets prepare for this major transition. 📄 Roadmap: 🔗 Launch event on July 3rd:

🌍 The World Bank returns to nuclear funding, French & Spanish inflation edges up but stays below ECB targets, EU considers a trade club without the US, and ESMA eyes future onshore clearing thresholds. These and more in today’s newsletter 👉

🇬🇧 UK eyes mandatory green transition plans for banks.🇫🇷 France announces €4.7B extra spending cuts.💼 Credit markets remain resilient despite geopolitical risks. These and more in today's newsletter –

The EBF is hiring a Digital Innovation trainee starting mid-August or September 1, 2025. Join our team in Brussels and work on digital euro, AI, cybersecurity, open finance, and more. 🗓️Apply by 11 July: recruitment@ebf.eu .🖇️

📉 Trump’s tariffs could slash EU bank profits by 30%, while Brussels prepares its own trade retaliation. 🗳️ Tensions rise over EU social spending cuts. 💥 BBVA-Sabadell deal faces political roadblock in Spain. These and more in today’s newsletter -

🇪🇸 Spain blocks BBVA-Sabadell merger for at least 3 years.🇩🇪 Germany defends record defense spending amid EU rules.🇬🇧 Santander UK faces scrutiny over financial crime outsourcing. These and more in today's newsletter –

📉 ECB’s Centeno calls for more stimulus as the euro zone economy falters. 🏦 Germany & Italy face pressure to repatriate $245bn in US gold reserves. 💰 Ireland keeps bonus tax for banks. These and more in today’s newsletter -

Just 1 week to go! . Join us on 1 July in Brussels for a special event on accessibility in banking, organised with #AccessibleEU & the European Blind Union. 🎟️ Few in-person spots left; the event will be livestreamed too!. 🖇️

📉 Europe’s central banks accelerate rate cuts to offset Trump’s trade war shocks, while the euro rises as traders ditch the dollar. Also: the EU’s securitisation reform push, and Sabadell weighs major sale of TSB. These and more in today’s newsletter –

🇪🇺 Brussels considers a UK-style trade pact with Washington to avert tariff escalation, as Norway surprises with a rate cut. Also in today’s newsletter: Bank of London’s deepening losses, and BNP Paribas expands algo partnerships. These and more news –

📊 The EU pushes to revive securitisation, while HSBC weighs a return-to-office mandate and ABN Amro trading volumes soar. Plus: Southern European bonds shine as periphery rally gains pace. These and many more updates in tomorrow's newsletter -