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European banks, through the Board of the European Banking Federation, today reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the European project through actively and responsibly financing businesses and households.
The Board welcomed continued evidence of easing bank credit standards and increasing loan activity in the euro area, as demonstrated again in the first quarter by the quarterly Bank Lending Survey of the European Central Bank. Given the particular significance of bank finance for Europe’s economy the EBF Board called on national and European policymakers for proper calibration when it comes to the finalisation of the wide range of regulatory measures still currently under discussion in the European Union. This is necessary so that banks can continue their...
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