European Central Bank

(IN BRIEF) AFME has published a new paper outlining its vision for a DLT-based transformation of European capital markets, advocating for a shift from centralized and fragmented systems to a network-based, interoperable architecture driven by private-sector innovation. The proposed model … Read the full press release →

Europa pasa de la experimentación en IA a su ejecución estructurada Alta tasa de proyectos de IA que no logran resultados esperados Regulación europea impulsa mayor control y gobernanza Falta de talento híbrido en gestión de proyectos de IA Crece … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Association for Financial Markets in Europe has responded to the European Commission’s consultation on EU banking sector competitiveness, presenting a comprehensive set of recommendations to strengthen banks’ role in supporting economic growth and investment. AFME highlights the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Central Bank and the Eurosystem have introduced a comprehensive payments strategy covering retail, wholesale, business-to-business, and cross-border payments. The framework aims to balance innovation with financial stability by maintaining central bank money as the core of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has launched a EUR 250 million share buyback programme starting 27 March 2026 and running until October 2026, aimed at reducing its share capital while maintaining strong capital levels, with the programme already factored into its … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Oesterreichische Nationalbank’s Interim Outlook for 2026–2028 projects modest economic growth for Austria, with GDP expected to increase by 0.5% in 2026 before gradually rising to around 1% in the following years. While the economy showed early signs … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Eurosystem has published the roadmap for Appia, a strategic initiative aimed at supporting the development of a European tokenised financial ecosystem while ensuring that central bank money remains central to the monetary system. The project will involve … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Central Bank has welcomed the City of Frankfurt’s decision to select the former Deutsche Bundesbank headquarters site as the future location of the European School Frankfurt. The decision represents a major step toward resolving long-standing uncertainty … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Central Bank and the ONCE Foundation have partnered to ensure the digital euro app is accessible to all users by embedding inclusive design principles from the earliest development stages. The foundation will provide technical expertise, contribute … Read the full press release →