Speech: E. Theeden (BCBS)

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Objectives This session will explore two key dimensions of the current monetary dilemma:First, we will examine how monetary policy can adapt to a world marked by persistent inflation uncertainty and structural shocks. After a decade of subdued inflation, central banks have been grappling with price surges, driven in part by supply-side constraints, energy disruptions, and … Continued

Objectives The creation of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) marks a turning point in the EU’s fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. AMLA is expected to build a centralised, effective, and proportionate supervisory model while ensuring close coordination with NCAs and FIUs. Its set-up raises critical challenges: defining its direct supervisory scope, avoiding overlaps … Continued

Objectives The Banking Union was designed to break the vicious circle between banks and sovereigns, restore financial stability, and deepen the integration of the single market in financial services.While significant progress has been achieved – notably with the creation of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) and the Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) – the project remains … Continued

Objectives This session will examine how the European asset management sector can contribute more effectively to the development of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU). Panellists will discuss the main trends shaping the EU asset management sector and its competitiveness compared with other jurisdictions, the opportunities it offers for supporting long-term investment, and the key regulatory, … Continued

Objectives Over the past two years, the profitability of EU banks has improved significantly. The average return on equity now exceeds 10%, a level not seen in over a decade. Yet, this positive trend conceals deeper structural weaknesses. EU banks remain less profitable and less efficient than their global peers, particularly those in the United … Continued

Objectives This session will examine how to strengthen the competitiveness of EU capital markets so they can better support innovation and growth in the European economy. Panellists will first assess the current state of competitiveness of EU capital markets, comparing them with other jurisdictions, identifying key drivers and gaps, and considering what a truly competitive EU … Continued

Objectives Securitisation is an important instrument for transferring risk, diversifying funding, and supporting long-term investment. Post-2008 reforms improved asset quality, investor protection, and systemic resilience, but also constrained market growth. Despite these safeguards, the EU securitisation market has not recovered its full potential. The Commission’s June 2025 proposal seeks to recalibrate capital charges, streamline due … Continued

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