Finance Briefings
June 18, 2020
Published by Timbro on June 18, 2020
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Thus far, three recovery programs have been proposed in response to the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
June 7, 2018
Published by IEA on June 7, 2018
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The UK might appear to have the most to lose from Brexit if City firms find it harder to sell financial services into the EU. But London has actually consolidated its position as the world’s leading financial centre since the vote to leave, helped by strong signals that the UK at least will keep its markets open. The EU should follow this lead.
January 24, 2018
Published by EPICENTER on January 24, 2018
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The ECB seeks to increase trading in non-performing loans by reducing the pricing gap between prospective investors and banks. For this to happen, there need to be structural reforms aimed at reducing recovery times, as well as better access to information about loans and debtors. Only when the price offered by investors is in line with the price demanded by banks will we see more activity in distressed debt markets.
March 1, 2017
Published by EPICENTER on March 1, 2017
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Even though the free movement of capital has been a legislative reality in the European Union since the Treaty of Rome, the markets for most financial services and products remain largely divided.
April 1, 2015
Published by EPICENTER on April 1, 2015
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Post-crisis financial regulation of banks and new regulations being developed for insurance companies have likely contributed to the dearth of financing for EU companies. The Commission must consider the adverse impact that regulatory measures, both at Union and Member State levels, have had on business finance.
September 1, 2014
Published by EPICENTER on September 1, 2014
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The economic and financial crisis has affected the ability of the EU financial sector to channel funds towards the real economy. Heavy dependence on bank intermediation, combined with bank deleveraging and reduced investor confidence, has reduced funding to the economy.
