european central bank

EU Nominates IMF’s Lagarde To Become President Of ECB
EU Nominates IMF’s Lagarde To Become President Of ECB
July 03, 2019  |  Banking

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde is poised to become the first woman to run the European Central Bank (ECB). Get the Full Story...

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European Banks Trial SWIFT’s Instant gpi
European Banks Trial SWIFT’s Instant gpi
May 21, 2019  |  Faster Payments

SWIFT announced Tuesday (May 21) that a group of banks are trialing instant gpi cross-border payments in Europe via the TARGET Instant Payments Settlement platform....

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Demand For Eurozone Loans Flat At Start Of 2019
Demand For Eurozone Loans Flat At Start Of 2019
April 09, 2019  |  Economy

Despite interest rates hovering near record lows, demand for loans by eurozone businesses was flat at the start of the year, increasing the likelihood the...

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Might Millennials’ Dissatisfaction Hint At Housing Downturn To Come?
Might Millennials’ Dissatisfaction Hint At Housing Downturn To Come?
March 08, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

You know the drill: Buyer’s remorse. Getting what you wanted and then wondering if the thrill of the chase and the capture will give way...

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ECB Looks To Ramp Up Bank Lending
ECB Looks To Ramp Up Bank Lending
March 07, 2019  |  Banking

Generally speaking, central banks hike rates when economic growth threatens to overheat, when inflation threatens to drive up the cost of living beyond desirability. Get...

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Brexit To Bring ECB Scrutiny To Bear On Banks
Brexit To Bring ECB Scrutiny To Bear On Banks
February 15, 2019  |  Regulation

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Eurozone Banks Expect Credit Standards On Business, Home Loans To Tighten
Eurozone Banks Expect Credit Standards On Business, Home Loans To Tighten
January 22, 2019  |  Loans

The European Central Bank warned Tuesday (January 22) that eurozone banks are planning on tightening credit standards when it comes to business and housing loans...

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EU Wants Tougher AML Enforcement
EU Wants Tougher AML Enforcement
December 28, 2018  |  International

The vice president of the European Commission in charge of the euro, Valdis Dombrovskis, said Brussels wants more stringent enforcement of anti-money laundering (AML) rules...

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EU Central Bank Warns Of 2019 Global Slowdown
EU Central Bank Warns Of 2019 Global Slowdown
December 27, 2018  |  Economy

The European Central Bank warned Thursday (Dec. 27) that the economy on a global basis is headed for a slowdown next year. Get the Full...

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