Banking news in Europe

An overview of news, trends and research in the Banking industry in Europe:

The switch from iDEAL to Wero shifts financial risks within the payments industry The shift from iDEAL to Wero marks a significant milestone for the European payments industry.
31 March 2026
Driving regulatory transformation in banking: Lessons from Basel IV implementation While delivering regulatory change in banking is often considered a compliance exercise, in reality it extends far beyond that, evolving into a large-scale transformation programme involving governan
23 March 2026
The strategic significance of stablecoins in settlement While stablecoins are currently best known from the crypto scene, they have the potential to become major players in the global payments landscape.
11 March 2026
Preparing for ECB supervision at NatWest Markets: Behind the scenes NatWest Markets (NWM) has completed the transition of its supervision from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) to the European Central Bank (ECB).
10 March 2026
European SMEs trade traditional banking for embedded finance solutions Embedded finance is shifting from a niche digital trend to a major growth engine for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
18 February 2026
FIDA and AI: Relevance – not regulation – will determine value creation With the EU’s Financial Data Access regulation (FIDA), access to financial data across sectors will soon become standardized.
05 February 2026
Europe set to launch the Digital Euro. What comes next? The European Central Bank (ECB) has officially decided to move forward with the development of the Digital Euro, signaling a major transformation in the financial landscape of the EU.
27 January 2026
AllUnity partners with Projective Group to bring its Euro stablecoin into Corporate Treasury AllUnity, the issuer of a Euro-denominated stablecoin, has announced a partnership with Projective Group.
19 November 2025
Financial sector looks to people-first solutions for global talent hiring For financial institutions across Europe, finding the right talent can be a major challenge – especially when recruiting from abroad.
06 November 2025
The role of banks in achieving global nature goals Financial institutions can play a vital role in the fight against global nature loss by setting science-based targets and directing capital toward companies that reduce their environmental impact
29 October 2025
Why biodiversity still lags in the Dutch financial services sector Dutch banks, insurers, and asset managers have moved biodiversity up the agenda, but progress is slow.
29 October 2025
European banks unite to issue a euro stablecoin – supported by Strategy& and PwC Nine major European banks have joined forces to develop a new euro-denominated stablecoin, in a move aimed at strengthening Europe’s position in the digital asset ecosystem and countering America’s m
15 October 2025
Large corporate and investment banks deliver robust results in 2025 to date Despite ongoing geopolitical pressures, an improving macroeconomic environment provided support to most corporate and investment banking businesses in the first half of 2025, according to research fr
09 October 2025
2025 IFRS 9 benchmark: Dutch banks lower provision levels as Stage 2 loans surge The 2025 IFRS 9 Benchmark for Dutch Banks from 4most and VB Risk Advisory highlights a notable development in the Dutch banking sector: rising Stage 2 loan exposures and falling provision levels, dri
06 October 2025
FIDA: Turning Open Finance compliance into a strategic opportunity With the forthcoming Financial Data Access (FIDA) framework, the European financial sector is entering a new era of data-driven innovation
24 September 2025
Projective Group launches own Institute and Journal of Financial Services Projective Group has launched two new initiatives to further strengthen its position as a leading thought leader in the financial services sector: Projective Institute and the Journal of Financial Se
29 August 2025
Corporate Banking: Transformation is central to achieving strategic priorities Major transformation is going to be a key theme for corporate banks around the world, across practically every facet of their strategies and operating models.
20 August 2025
Financial institutions seeking improvements to CSRD reporting cycle Now that the first CSRD reports have been submitted, many financial institutions face a new challenge: how can a one-off effort be embedded into a sustainable, annual process? Research by ACE + Compa
19 August 2025
Report: FiDA an opportunity and threat for Europe’s financial services sector The forthcoming Financial Data Access regulation is set to become a cornerstone of data-driven innovation in Europe’s financial services sector.
18 July 2025
ABN Amro partners with CGI for transition to full CLS settlement member Dutch banking group ABN Amro has successfully made the transition from a third-party participant to a full settlement member of the international Foreign Exchange Clearing network operated by CLS.
20 June 2025
Most financial institutions still see fossil fuels as a key part of the investment mix Despite progress on net-zero goals, three-quarters of financial institutions continue to express a strong intent to continue fossil fuel investments and have no real plan to reduce exposure within th
17 April 2025
Integrating Climate, Nature and Social into ESG financial services risk management As financial institutions step up their ESG ambitions, they are coming under mounting pressure to integrate these factors into their risk management frameworks.
08 April 2025
Large European banks maintained strong financial performance in 2024 Large European banks maintained strong financial performance in 2024, supported by an improving macroeconomic environment, resilient operating models, and strategic adaptations to shifting market con
21 March 2025
The Omnibus Package: A game-changer for sustainability compliance in financial services The EU’s newly released Omnibus Package introduces significant changes to corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations, with the potential to fundamentally reshape the compliance
04 March 2025
BPCE Group and Eurogroup Consulting launch joint venture BPCE Partenaire Conseil French banking group BPCE Group has launched a new management consulting business, teaming up with Eurogroup Consulting to establish the new venture.
05 February 2025
BCC Iccrea Group partners with Accenture for groupwide IT transformation BCC Iccrea Group has hired Accenture to help support a groupwide IT transformation program aimed at boosting client services and internal agility.
24 January 2025
The EU AI Act: The impact on financial services institutions The EU AI Act is arguably the most significant and wide-reaching AI regulation to date issued by any jurisdiction.
07 January 2025
Richard Whiting on 4most’s expansion plans in the European banking sector Europe’s banking landscape is set for a raft of risk and regulatory changes in the coming year.
25 November 2024
FRP Advisory completes €91 million sale of Laiki Bank share portfolio The liquidator of the former Laiki Bank, FRP Advisory, has achieved a key milestone in the bank’s long-time restructuring process, with the completion of the sale bringing in around €91 million.
22 November 2024
Banca Investis partners with Bain & Company for AI-investment platform Banca Investis, an Italian investment and private bank, has launched a new investment advisory platform powered by generative AI, concepted and delivered in collaboration with Bain & Company.
22 November 2024
Banking-as-a-Service platforms: Considerations for selecting the right BaaS provider The use of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms is gaining popularity among non-banking companies, providing them a ready-to-go platform to digitize and streamline their operations and rapidly scale
11 November 2024
Risk Data Aggregation and Reporting: Understanding the BCBS 239 Framework The BCBS 239 framework is crucial for strengthening banks’ risk data aggregation and reporting. Despite its importance, achieving compliance remains challenging for many banks.
05 November 2024

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