BDF
French citizens increasingly adopt innovative payment methods in 2024
The use of innovative payment methods like instant credit transfers and mobile payments became firmly established in France during 2024.
Decoder
BDE
AI reveals hidden labor market attachment in Spain
The Banco de España proposes a novel machine learning methodology to measure labor market attachment for the non-working population in Spain.
ECB
Tariffs impede business dynamism and long-term growth in Europe
Rising tariffs are placing European companies under strain, threatening business dynamism and long-term economic growth.
FCA
FCA streamlines regulatory priorities communication with new reports
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched new Regulatory Priorities reports, replacing over 40 previous portfolio letters.
ECB
Climate disasters increase debt costs for vulnerable nations
New research from the European Central Bank reveals that climate-related disasters can significantly increase sovereign bond yields.
ECB
ECB enhances Corporate Telephone Survey with AI tools
The European Central Bank is deploying artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency and analytical capabilities of its Corporate Telephone Survey.
ECB
Integrated EU supervision proposed for large asset managers
Europe's largest asset managers, with over €20 trillion in assets, are currently supervised only at national level.
DNB
ECB maintains 2 percent interest rate amid uncertain outlook
The European Central Bank has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2 percent, a decision explained by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).
ECB
Foreign tariffs weaken euro area economy, monetary policy can mitigate
Foreign import tariffs tend to lower euro area inflation and weaken economic growth over the medium term.
BDF
European ESG funds resilient despite market and regulatory headwinds
European ESG funds recorded resilient performance between Q1 2023 and Q3 2025, despite increased volatility and a less favourable environment.
CBI
Governing Council maintains 2 percent policy rate amid uncertainty
The Governing Council maintained its main policy interest rate at 2 percent for the fifth consecutive time this week.