BDE
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Spain's financial sector resilient, but caution needed
The Banco de España has published its 2025 Supervision Report, highlighting the financial sector's capacity to withstand adverse scenarios.
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RBNZ
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Breman discusses inflation, global headwinds in Waikato
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Dr. Breman engaged the Waikato community on the economic outlook, discussing global trends, inflation, and the RBNZ's monetary policy stance.
SARB
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SARB clarifies bail-in rules
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued guidance clarifying the application of statutory bail-in powers and requirements for Flac instruments.
FCA
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FCA launches ESG reporting pilot for providers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has invited ESG rating providers to join a voluntary pilot program.
SARB
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Standard for market infrastructure recovery plans published
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority have published Joint Standard 1 of 2026, establishing minimum requirements for market infrastructures' recovery plans.
BDE
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DNB
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Dutch pension fund funding ratio falls to 124.7 percent
The funding ratio of Dutch pension funds still subject to the Financial Assessment Framework (FTK) fell to 124.7 percent in the first quarter of 2026.
EBA
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EBA updates list of correlated currencies for banks
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has updated its list of closely correlated currencies, which is used for prudential requirements for credit institutions.
BDE
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Credit supply tightens, demand falls in Q1 2026
The Bank of Spain's latest Bank Lending Survey shows that credit supply tightened across all segments in the first quarter of 2026, while demand for loans decreased generally.
BBK
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German banks tighten corporate lending policies further
German banks tightened corporate lending policies as planned in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest Bank Lending Survey.
BDI
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Italian banks expect tighter credit, weaker loan demand
Italian banks reported unchanged credit standards for firms and mortgages in Q1 2026, but anticipate significant tightening for firms and a decline in loan demand for both firms and households in Q2. Geopolitical and energy developments are key drivers for the outlook.
ECB
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Euro area banks tighten credit, loan demand falls in Q1 2026
Euro area banks reported a net tightening of credit standards across all loan categories in the first quarter of 2026, according to the ECB's April Bank Lending Survey.