EU finance ministers propose changes to banking and markets regulations

EU finance ministers are set to advocate for a significant overhaul of financial services laws at this week’s Ecofin meeting, responding to banks’ frustrations over bureaucratic burdens. They will call for a comprehensive review and simplification of existing legislative acts while ensuring that financial stability is not compromised. The meeting will coincide with the European Central Bank’s recommendations for simplifying banking regulations, though substantial easing of capital requirements is not anticipated. Bank executives urge changes to supervisory mandates to enhance accountability and support economic growth, reflecting ongoing concerns about regulatory responsiveness.

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