european central bank

ECB Looks To Ramp Up Bank Lending

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  |  Legal & 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  |  Cross-border Payments

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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Revolut Gets Banking License By European Central Bank
Revolut Gets Banking License By European Central Bank
December 13, 2018  |  Banking

Revolut, the U.K. digital bank, announced Thursday (Dec. 13) that it received approval for a banking license in Europe by the European Central Bank. Get...

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ECB To Launch Watchdog Network For AML
ECB To Launch Watchdog Network For AML
November 20, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

The European Central Bank is gearing up to launch a network of watchdogs that share information on money laundering in an effort to increase scrutiny...

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Helping Banks Find Fraudsters-In-Waiting
Helping Banks Find Fraudsters-In-Waiting
September 10, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Banking during the pre-digital days involved transport. One had to visit a branch — and remember, there is a reason people still joke about bankers’...

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