Athens Stock Exchange: New sell-off, banks are sinking
The Athens Stock Exchange is experiencing a significant sell-off, particularly affecting banking stocks as geopolitical crises impact investor sentiment.
The bankers of the Ibex raise their salaries by 12% since the rate hike: Botín, Torres, Oliu and company earned 55 million euros last year
Spain's top bankers have seen salary increases due to record profits from major banks, driven by a rise in interest rates.
European Stocks Reach Historic Levels Supported by the Banking Sector
European stocks have reached a record high, driven by a strong recovery in the banking sector and improved investor risk appetite.
Five Sons, Five Capitals, One Empire: How the World's Most Powerful Banking Dynasty Was Built
The article details the rise of Mayer Amschel Rothschild from humble beginnings in a Jewish ghetto to the architect of a banking dynasty that transformed the European economy.
Reported Too Low Risks: ECB Imposes Millions in Fines on US Banking Giant J.P. Morgan
The European Central Bank has imposed fines totaling approximately 12.2 million euros on J.P. Morgan for underreporting risk-weighted assets.
The ECB penalizes JP Morgan with the largest fine it has imposed on a central bank
The European Central Bank has fined JP Morgan €12.2 million for misreporting risk, marking the largest fine imposed by the institution to date.
Mintos Begins Process of Obtaining Banking License from ECB
Latvian investment platform Mintos has initiated the process of acquiring a banking license from the European Central Bank (ECB).
Mintos starts process to obtain a banking license from the European Central Bank
The company Mintos is initiating the process to obtain a banking license, which it predicts will take 12 to 18 months to complete, aimed at strengthening investor confidence and expanding its financial infrastructure across Europe.
EU needs to wean itself off Visa and Mastercard – banking chief
The head of a major European bank consortium has called for the EU to urgently reduce its reliance on US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.
Head of the European banking consortium: urgent need for an alternative to 'Visa' and 'Mastercard'
The head of the European Payments Initiative emphasizes the urgency of establishing a payment system independent from US companies like Visa and Mastercard due to rising dependency and geopolitical risks.
Panagopoulos Case: Urgent Preliminary Investigation by the Economic Prosecutor
The Greek Economic Prosecutor has initiated an urgent preliminary investigation into the alleged embezzlement of funds from the Greek State and the European Union involving several individuals and companies.
Fineco launches pan-European platform with artificial intelligence
Fineco reports steady growth in 2025 and outlines development strategies, including the launch of a pan-European platform that utilizes artificial intelligence.
Spain, European Paradise of Cheap Mortgages Amid Banking Warnings
Spain closed 2025 as the second country in Europe with the cheapest mortgages, averaging a 2.61% interest rate, although banks plan to restrict credit to families due to a government law.
Brussels focuses on Russia's 'ghost fleet', banks, and exports in its 20th package of sanctions
The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has proposed a new round of sanctions against Russia, targeting its 'ghost fleet' for oil exports, banking system, and exports amidst ongoing peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
The EU proposes new sanctions against Russia targeting energy, banking, and trade
The European Commission's president, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed a new sanctions package against Russia in response to the war in Ukraine, including a ban on providing services to tankers transporting Russian oil.
Dose in the dose
The article discusses the controversial nature of the 'Katseli Law,' which has been a contentious point between banks and the European Union, necessitating its amendment or abolition in many memorandums due to its judicial redress of debts that contrasts with bank regulations.
Ana Botín embarks on building her own empire
Ana Botín has spent her first ten years at the helm of Banco Santander justifying the multinational model inherited from her father, amidst challenges such as falling share prices and low interest rates, but now with the resurgence of European banks, she is embarking on her own path.
Eurozone: Unexpected tightening of credit granting criteria for businesses by banks
Eurozone banks have unexpectedly tightened credit criteria for businesses at the end of 2025, anticipating further restrictions due to widespread economic uncertainty, according to a quarterly report from the European Central Bank.
The banking sector demands Brussels for a proposal for regulatory simplification that reduces capital requirements
European banks are urging Brussels to propose regulatory simplifications that would lower capital requirements, claiming they are at a disadvantage compared to U.S. banks by 140 billion euros in CET 1 ratio.
Moody’s: Greek Banks Stronger than Other European Banks – Strategies for 2026-2028
Moody’s reports that Greek banks are better positioned than their European counterparts, forecasting a credit growth of 8%-10% and stable net interest income, indicating a strong preparation for the next economic cycle.
The Monitored Minister from SPD Critically Addresses Banks. They Don't Want to Lend for Key Manufacturing
Jaromír Zůna, the Minister from SPD, is addressing the reluctance of banks to lend to defense companies amid the current tense security situation, recognizing it as a long-standing European issue.
"Interbank" in Lenggries: 1000 Bankers on the Slopes
A major winter sports event called the "European Interbank Ski Meeting" will take place from January 24 to 31 in Lenggries, attracting around 1000 participants from various European countries, consisting of athletes from the banking sector competing in skiing and cross-country disciplines.
Dark Forecast: A Major European Sector Is Threatened with Losing 200,000 Jobs. The Culprit Is One
Analysts warn that the European banking sector could lose over 200,000 jobs in the next five years due to the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence and the closing of branches, pushing banks to cut costs and shift operations to digital channels.
The banking sector faces 200,000 layoffs. "They are pressured to reduce costs"
Analysts predict that the European banking sector could lose over 200,000 jobs in the next five years due to the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence and the closure of branches, as banks aim to cut costs and shift more operations online.
The Ibex closes 2025 with the biggest increase in 20 years fueled by banks and leading European stock markets
The Ibex 35, Spain's main stock index, is set to conclude 2025 as the leading European stock market with the highest increase in two decades, primarily driven by banking sector gains.