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.
European banks: Mortgage loans become more expensive, but corporate loans decrease
European banks are tightening mortgage lending criteria and increasing interest rates for households, while corporate loan conditions are expected to become cheaper by 2026.
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.
The latest empty promise of Pedro Sánchez on housing: banks and developers await concrete measures to build 15,000 social rental homes
The Spanish government announced a new housing initiative aimed at addressing the country’s housing crisis, proposing the construction of 15,000 social rental homes annually, backed by European recovery funds and private investments.
The Other Deals Between Greece and the US in AI, Ports, and Banks
The Vertical Corridor of gas pipelines among Eastern European countries is facilitating deals in LNG and other business agreements between Greek and American companies.
Supervisors Warn About the Complex Risk Sales by Major Banks
Regulatory bodies have raised concerns about complex risk sales practices employed by major banks in Europe, specifically pointing to a lack of transparency.
ECB Official: The digital euro will cost EU banks between 4 and 6 billion over 4 years
The introduction of the digital euro could cost European banks between 4 and 6 billion euros over four years, according to a European Central Bank official.
Cloud Security at Banks: Microsoft has European Banks under Control
The article discusses the increasing reliance of banks on cloud services, predominantly provided by U.S. companies, and the efforts by regulators to mitigate associated risks.
Can the euro become global? The obstacles and the cost
European leaders are intensifying efforts to enhance the euro's international role amid geopolitical challenges, focusing on deepening capital market integration and expanding access to euro liquidity.
A Tentative Recovery at the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Banks Support the Indices
The Warsaw Stock Exchange experienced a modest recovery supported by positive sentiments in European markets, despite lingering negativity from previous trading sessions.
How Lagarde Strengthens the Euro's Weight and the ECB's Global Role
The European Central Bank aims to enhance the euro's standing against major global currencies, starting with the dollar, by providing liquidity to central banks outside the Eurozone.
ECB: Identifying Risks in the Interconnection of Banks and NBFI
The European Central Bank (ECB) has identified vulnerabilities in the interconnection between banks and non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFI), although they currently do not pose significant risks to financial stability.
The CJEU has decided the WIBOR dispute. There is a ruling that banks and borrowers have been waiting for
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has ruled on the WIBOR dispute, affecting borrowers who claim inadequate information from banks regarding loan conditions.
AI in Poland, appeal from the EU industry, record profits of banks
The podcast covers the growth of AI in Poland, the appeal from the European industry for urgent changes to counter deindustrialization, and discusses the record profits of banks.
WIBOR under the scrutiny of the CJEU. Banks and borrowers await the ruling
The EU Court of Justice is set to rule on questions regarding WIBOR, which could significantly impact both banks and borrowers in Poland.
Central banks with Macron: “The EU needs eurobonds”
The European summit discusses the need for eurobonds, with contrasting views from Paris and Berlin, although the Bundesbank shows signs of support.
A Bomb is Brewing Beneath the Surface of Europe's Automotive Industry – 'Banks Refuse to Finance'
European automotive industry faces challenges with global production set to decrease due to U.S. tariffs and financing issues.
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.
Assisted reproduction: What applies to the screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy in sperm from the European Sperm Bank
The National Authority for Medically Assisted Reproduction in Greece informs Assisted Reproduction Units and Cryopreservation Banks about the required genetic testing for Spinal Muscular Atrophy to ensure the quality and safety of assisted reproduction services.
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.
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.
Rising Stock Prices: Will the Upward Trend of Banks Continue?
European banks have recorded significant profits and rising stock prices in 2025, but analysts are skeptical about the sustainability of this trend.
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.
European banks tightened the terms on corporate loans at the end of 2025
European banks have unexpectedly tightened credit criteria for businesses at the end of 2025, raising concerns about future lending practices.
Lufthansa introduces new rules: Passengers are advised to inform themselves before traveling
Lufthansa has become the first European airline to completely ban the use of power banks in its aircraft cabins due to fire risks associated with these devices.
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.
"Either them or us": the IACHR documents in detail the financial plot that ended in the murder of Berta Cáceres in Honduras
A group of experts from the IACHR reveals how European and American development banks funded the plot that led to the assassination of activist Berta Cáceres nearly ten years ago, resulting in eight convictions.
Dynamic Return of Greek Banks to Mergers and Acquisitions
Greek and European banks are significantly returning to mergers and acquisitions, leveraging strong capital, technology, and new markets, with 2026 expected to be a particularly active year.
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.
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.